Two wines from the Calitzdorp producer selected among the best of 103 entries Boplaas Family Vineyards is one of the top performers at this year’s Winemag Minority Report having scored not only the second highest for a red wine, but also being one of just two...
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Boplaas enjoys swell in reputation for Whisky excellence and innovation
Boplaas is renowned as a producer of award-winning wines and brandy. Consistent international recognition for its gins and whiskies are, however, increasingly giving these categories equal prominence with connoisseurs of fine drinks. Among its accolades, the Boplaas...
Boplaas Fortified hailed again at premier show for its timeless elegance
The year preceding drought is often among a wine farm’s best vintages. This ancient insight from Carel Nel’s late grandfather was reaffirmed last week when Carel’s Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2015 was selected as one of just two fortified wines in Winemag’s latest...
Boplaas Whisky outpaces global competitors at 2025 World Whisky Awards
Boplaas received the highest honour for a South African grain whisky at the prestigious World Whisky Awards competition, announced just days ago in London. Taking centre stage was the Boplaas 10Y0 Rum Cask Whisky, named top grain whisky in its category. From big name...
Honours roll for Boplaas highlights ‘passion, persistence, precision and people’
Quality is the golden thread that permeates the Boplaas portfolio, a fact re-affirmed once again by a long list of honours received by the Calitzdorp family farm over the past year. This is great news for festive season shoppers stocking up for themselves or looking...
Boplaas stars at Platter’s 2025: ‘An unparalleled snapshot of quality’
Boplaas Family Vineyards has just been awarded four five-star ratings from the esteemed Platter’s South African wine guide, arguably the country’s most influential publication in the sector. This brings the total number of five-star ratings that the 45-year-old guide...
Boplaas Cape Tawny: A World Class South African Stalwart
Few tawny ports have become as entrenched as the go-to choice for South Africans, as the expression produced by Boplaas, the family-owned winery in Calitzdorp. Tawny port is characterised by a golden-brown colour and nutty, fruitcake flavours imparted by their...
Boplaas showered with Veritas gold for its champion red wine and port
Boplaas Family Vineyards was amongst the top performers at the annual Veritas wine and brandy awards that were announced this past weekend. The show is one of the largest and oldest of its kind for South African producers, and a valuable consumer guide to quality as a...
Boplaas shines in Global Partnership with Premier Rum Distiller
Boplaas has embarked on a historic partnership with the century-old Columbian rum distiller, Dictador, in the production of its world-renowned 2Masters limited release. For this one-of-a-kind expression, a 34-year-old rum distilled by Dictador will be finished in...
Boplaas dominates Port & Portuguese Table Wine Category at Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards
Boplaas Family Vineyards emerged as one of the top performers at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, announced on Monday. The Calitzdorp producer received a Platinum Award for its Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2020 as well as five Golds, and...
Boplaas wins fourth consecutive title for SA’s Fortified Wine of the year
No less than five wines from Boplaas Family Vineyards have been rated among South Africa’s best by globally influential connoisseur Tim Atkin MW. Crowning the achievement, Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2022 was named Fortified Wine of the Year - the fourth consecutive...
BOPLAAS HANEPOOT AND PORT SHINE AT THIS YEAR’S SA YOUNG WINE SHOW
Boplaas Family Vineyards has claimed the trophy as producer of the country’s best Hanepoot wine at this year’s South African Young Wine Show, the oldest competition of its kind. Awarded this weekend, the trophy is the latest addition to over a dozen national champion...