Boplaas port is all the rage, and for good reason too. While this rich and flavoursome fortified style wine is enjoyed throughout the year, the most popular occasion is without doubt when the winter chill sets in. Boplaas is among the country’s leading producers of...
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Boplaas wine wins a Top 10 in leading show of red wine blends
Boplaas Family Vineyards has once again proven worthy of its reputation as maker of top-quality red wines from Portuguese varieties following the release of the Wine Magazine Signature Red Blend Report. The Boplaas Ring of Rocks 2021 was awarded 91 points and emerged...
BOPLAAS CROWNED JOINED NATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE PORT OF THE YEAR
The 2023 joined title of South Africa’s Best Port Wine has been awarded by the National Wine Challenge to Boplaas Cape Tawny Colheita 2007. Also falling in the limelight are the flagship Boplaas Gamka Red 2021 and Boplaas Ring of Rocks 2021, both red blends of...
Boplaas strikes a coup with launch of pedigreed single malt – first edition
BOPLAAS STRIKES A COUP WITH LAUNCH OF PEDIGREED SINGLE MALT - FIRST EDITION The award-winning distillery at Boplaas celebrates a milestone in April with the launch of its first single malt whisky, a spirit of remarkable historic pedigree. With a distilling heritage...
BOLAAS SHINES AMONG MOST SUCCESSFUL AT MICHELANGELO
BOLAAS SHINES AMONG MOST SUCCESSFUL AT MICHELANGELO Boplaas Family Vineyards emerged as one of the top winners when the results of the 2022 Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards were announced last weekend. The celebrated family-owned drinks producer in...
Wine Master re-affirms Boplaas champion status with Port of the Year
No less than four wines from Boplaas Family Vineyards have been rated among the best of the best, with scores of 90/100 and above, by globally influential Master of Wine Tim Atkin. Every year, Atkin tours the country to compile one of the most comprehensive tastings...
Boplaas shares festival stage with SA whisky icon
Boplaas shares festival stage with SA whisky icon When a much-loved national whisky festival got underway again recently after a three-year pandemic-related absence, it was Boplaas that shared the stage to present a Masterclass with South African whisky icon Andy...
BOPLAAS IN TOP 10 AT WINEMAG CONTEST OF SIGNATURE REDS
Boplaas Family Vineyards has been awarded 93 points and a place among this year’s Top 10 in the Prescient Signature Red Blend Report, presented by Winemag.co.za. The winning wine was the Boplaas Gamka Red Family Reserve 2020. Wines were assessed by a panel headed by...
Boplaas rated Winemag’s Best Port of the Year
The title of Best Port wine of 2021 has been awarded to Boplaas Family Vineyards. The announcement was made last week following the annual assessment of wines by Winemag.co.za, sponsored by Prescient. Its champion port wine was the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve 2009....
Platter Guide Awards trio of five stars to Boplaas
Boplaas Family Vineyards has just been awarded three five-star ratings from the esteemed Platter’s guide, arguably South Africa’s most influential wine publication. This brings the total number of five-star ratings bestowed on the Calitzdorp enterprise’s wines and...
Boplaas three double gold and two gold medals at Veritas 2021
Boplaas wines were among top performers at the annual Veritas Wine & Spirit Awards announced this weekend, receiving five medals in one of South Africa’s most well-known championships. Boplaas received three Double Gold medals and two Gold medals. The former is...
Carel Nel – Living Legend Award from Veritas
Renowned Boplaas cellarmaster Carel Nel has officially been recognised as a “Living Legend” of the South African wine industry, receiving the eponymous decoration at the Veritas Wine and Spirits Awards this weekend. The accolade is presented annually at the event –...