The Nel family. Photo supplied
BOPLAAS Family Vineyards from the Klein Karoo in Calitzdorp has once again proved to be worthy of its reputation at this year’s prestigious Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards.
Boplaas was the regional winner in the port-style category for their Boplaas Cape Vintage Port 2015.
These results follow on last year’s achievements, with this port receiving 4 ½ stars in the 2018 Platter Wine Guide.
In the Klein Karoo, Swartberg and Prince Albert ward, Boplaas won the top muscadel for the Boplaas Heritage White Muscadel 2013 in the sweet fortified category.
The Boplaas Cape Vintage Port 2015 was crafted from a trio of hand harvested, old vine Portuguese varieties, namely Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Souzao.
This Cape Vintage Port is destined for decades of enjoyment if carefully cellared. But without question also quite irresistible in its youth: decant and enjoy accompanied by hearty rustic country fare, such as springbok pie, waterblommetjiebredie, braised beef short-rib, or slow roast leg of Karoo lamb. Or take the decadent route with dark chocolate, aged hard cheese, preserved fruits or charcuterie.