Nestled in the picturesque Klein Karoo hamlet of Calitzdorp, wedged between the Rooiberg and soaring heights of the Swartberg, this region has been home to the Nel’s of Boplaas since the mid-1800’s and from where a legacy of crafting fine fortifieds, wines and brandies has been established. Capping off a stellar year of achievement, the Boplaas
Cape Tawny Show Reserve N/V took top honours at the 30th SAA Wine Awards – the blind tasting selection for wines to be served on the national carrier for the coming year by a panel of wine professionals. Not to be outdone, the standard Boplaas Cape
Tawny N/V will be served to all flying business class in 2015.
The art of crafting a fine Cape Tawny “Port’ at Boplaas is one of
patience, dedication and expert blending of barrel matured wines some spending
more than a decade in barrel prior to blending.
The Boplaas Cape Tawny Show
Reserve N/V is crafted from traditional Portuguese varietals, vinified according to traditional methods in lagar,
aged in a selection of old barrels – including Port Pipes, and blended from the best selection of barrels to
create a complex red-brown Tawny coloured wine brimming with toasted almond,
pecan caramel, walnut, toffee, bright wood spice and wisps of Demerara sugar,
All-spice and macerated black plum.
Crafted from traditional Portuguese varietals, utilising artisanal
vinification methods and aged in barrels for six to ten years prior to blending;
the Boplaas Cape Tawny N/V displays
the redolent red-brown Tawny colour, hints of prune, honey, subtle wood spice,
walnuts, roast almonds, lusciously sweet palate with hints of Bruleé, salted
caramel, dried peach and a long-finish that typifies a fine Tawny. Consistently a top performer, the Boplaas Cape Tawny N/V has garnered a 4 ½ Stars from Platter’s 2015.
An ideal after dinner accompaniment to mature cheeses, dried fruits
and dark chocolate, this fine Cape Tawny also pairs perfectly with roast duck,
slow roasted pork belly, mild Cape Malay dishes and Cantonese dishes. Contrary to popular belief, both the Boplaas Cape Tawny Show Reserve N/V &
Boplaas Cape Tawny N/V should be
enjoyed lightly chilled especially in warmer climes or summertime.
For those not taking to the sky and enjoying the best SAA has to
offer, the full Boplaas range of Tawnies, table wines, Cape fortifieds, Muscats
& brandies are available for tasting and purchase from our cellar door in
our cellar door in Calitzdorp, as well our tasting room in Little Brak along
the Garden route.
For more information visit www.boplaas.co.za,
give us a call on +27 (0)44 2133326, send us an email to info@boplaas.co.za, tweet us @Boplaas1880
or better yet, drop in for a tasting at our cellar door in Calitzdorp.
Calitzdorp Cellar door: OPEN Mondy – Friday,
09:00 – 17:00; Saturday 09:00 – 15:00 & Sundays 10:00 – 14:00
Boplaas
Family Vineyards, Calitzdorp – Tending vines & Crafting wines, since 1880