Capensis

Silene Chardonnay 2020

  • Stellenbosch
  • South Africa
  • 3.9/5.0

A tale of two parts: underwhelming nose, but better on the palate.
Pale gold with a shy nose—light hints of citrus and toast. On the palate, it improves, offering lemon curd, peach, and subtle oak with a rounded texture. Acidity is balanced, and the finish is clean but not long. Not bad, but given the name, I hoped for more precision and flair.