When you think of the houses of the quaint Karoo towns dotted along the Route 62 and beyond, one striking attribute that all share in common is the presence of a “stoep” or wrap-around patio. These “stoeps” serve as gathering places for friends, family and passers-by where stories are told, problem are solved and where [...]
ViewBoplaas again joins the “Top 100” list Boplaas Family Vineyards in Calitzdorp are proud to announce that a wine once again has been included in the “Top 100” South African wines of 2013. The host of international and local judges, award Boplaas a spot in the “Top 100” for the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port [...]
ViewThe Boplaas Cape Tawny Port 1997 – a rare Colheita – reigned supreme as the top scoring Cape “Port” at the inaugural Classic Wine “Top of the Top 6″. This achievement was one of the many highlights of 2012 for this small family cellar situated in the tiny Klein Karoo hamlet of Calitzdorp. Dedication, passion, [...]
ViewBoplaas Family Vineyards, in the tiny Klein Karoo hamlet of Calitzdorp, outshone many participants at the 22nd annual Veritas wine awards this past weekend amassing an impressive tally of three gold medals and two double gold medals. This impressive result fortifies Boplaas’s position as one of the Cape’s finest producers. At the 22nd annual Veritas [...]
ViewBoplaas Family Vineyards performed admirably at the Michelangelo wine awards 2012 scooping a quintet of medals. The perennial favourite Boplaas Cape Ruby N/V garnered silver, while gold medals were won by the Boplaas Tinta Chocolat 2011, Boplaas “The Chocolate” Cape Vintage 2010 and Boplaas Cape Tawny N/V, and the much lauded Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve [...]
ViewMake that a double dose of Boplaas Best Value! Ultra Liquors Best Value WIne Guide 2013 In these tumultuous economic times, it is reassuring to know that it’s still possible to enjoy a quality local wine without having to break the bank, such as the Boplaas Merlot 2011 and Boplaas Hanepoot 2012, which were among [...]
View“Competition breeds the best” is an old adage that rings true not only for sheep farmers, but also viticulturists and winemakers. The SA National Young Wine Show (SANYWS) the oldest wine competition in the country, is an important barometer of not only vintage and wine quality, but also regional, cultivar and comparative wine quality. Boplaas, [...]
ViewBoplaas affirms itself as one of the fairest Ports of call at Classic Wine’s inaugural Port tasting The fine Cape Port-styled wines of Boplaas dominated the inaugural Port tasting in the June issue of Classic Wine. The Boplaas Cape Tawny Reserve Port 1997 rating 4 ½ stars, while four other Ports earned 4 Star ratings [...]
ViewBoplaas proves a dab hand with Portuguese varietals at CAPPA “Port & Wine Challenge 2012” Boplaas Family Vineyards from the Klein Karoo hamlet of Calitzdorp have once again proven their mastery of not only Cape Ports, but also red table wines crafted from Portuguese varietals, with their strong showing at CAPPA’s “Port & Wine Challenge 2012”. With [...]
ViewBoplaas flies the flag for Klein Karoo at SA Muscadel Awards The Boplaas White Muscadel 2011 joined the luminaries at the SA Muscadel Association Enartis Awards with a well deserved gold. Boplaas’s White Muscadel was the only award winner from the Klein Karoo and one of only three gold medals for White Muscadels. As the cold [...]
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