The year 2023 will be remembered for the many milestones it brought Boplaas. In addition to several new top-level awards, the family-owned winery expanded its wine and whisky portfolio and Garden Route tasting rooms. Made headlines not only at a major industry...
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BOPLAAS UNVEILS RUGBY WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS SELECTION
Boplaas is proud to unveil a drinks selection specially curated to celebrate South Africa’s four Rugby World Cup victories. Now you can show your support for the Green and Gold every time you share a bottle from this collection! Only a limited number of these cases...
‘BOPLAAS QUALITY IS GROUNDED IN LOCAL KNOW-HOW AND PORTUGUESE WISDOM’
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BOPLAAS TAKES VERITAS 2023 HONOURS AS MOST SUCCESSFUL PORT PRODUCER
Boplaas wines were among the very best performers at the annual Veritas Wine & Spirits Awards, announced last weekend. The winery received one of the few double gold medals presented, and two golds. All three medals were for port or Cape-style wines, a category in...
BOPLAAS UNVEILS SECOND SINGLE MALT AFTER FIRST RELEASE’S SELL-OUT SUCCESS
The family-owned Boplaas has unveiled its latest single malt whisky, a unique expression showcasing not only a fine spirit but the farm’s legacy as a champion port-wine maker too. In producing the outstanding spirit, Boplaas becomes one of very few in the world to...
CAREL NEL ENDS 35 YEARS AT ‘UNSURPASSED’ CWG AUCTION WITH RARE WINE DUO
Boplaas patriarch and veteran winemaker Carel Nel will – after more than three decades of participation - bid farewell to the renowned Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction this year. One of the event’s most prolific contributors over the years, he offers two exclusive...
Boplaas’s new Alvarinho named overall best at wine challenge
Boplaas Family Vineyards’ Alvarinho white wine has been rated overall best at a South African show just months after the release of its maiden vintage. The Boplaas Alvarinho 2023 was singled out just days ago by a panel of experienced tasters, including two Cape Wine...
BOPLAAS TAKES HIGHEST HONOURS FOR A PORT WINE AT MICHELANGELO AWARDS
Family-owned winery Boplaas has claimed the highest award for a port wine and only Platinum medal for the style at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine and Spirit Awards. Underscoring the achievement, only 21 among 1 500 entries received this sought-after...
BOPLAAS WINS HAT-TRICK TITLE FOR FORTIFIED WINE OF THE YEAR
No less than five wines from Boplaas Family Vineyards have been rated among the best of the best, with scores of 90/100 and above, by globally influential connoisseur Tim Atkin. Among them was the Boplaas CWG Colheita Cape Tawny 2007, which the Wine Master heralded...
BOPLAAS VICTORY WITH TOURIGA NACIONAL CROWNS A 30-YEAR MILESTONE
Boplaas Family Vineyards was crowned national winner for Best Touriga Nacional at the 2023 South African Terroir Awards, re-affirming the farm’s reputation for excellence with this traditional Portuguese variety. Significantly, it was precisely 30 years ago that the...
The Radiant Future of Boplaas Family Vineyards Cape Tawny Port Style Wine
Nestled in the heart of Calitzdorp, South Africa, Boplaas Family Vineyards has been crafting exquisite wines for generations. Among their notable creations, the Boplaas Cape Tawny Port style wine stands as a testament to their dedication to quality and innovation....
Celebrating the Women of Boplaas Family Vineyards
The rich history of Boplaas Family Vineyards has been shaped significantly by the remarkable women who have played pivotal roles in its journey, and their influence continues to be felt to this day. Ouma Cloete Straw Wine - A Timeless Tribute Inextricably intertwined...