Boplaas Cape Vintage Port 2023
Port : Ruby
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Boplaas Cape Vintage Port 2023
From the Nel family’s historic vineyards in Calitzdorp, Boplaas Cape Vintage 2023 is part of a long tradition of South African fortified wines made in the classic style of Port. Calitzdorp, in the Klein Karoo, offers hot days, cool nights and ancient, well-drained soils that help Portuguese-heritage varieties like Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Souzão reach full ripeness with concentrated flavours. Boplaas embraces traditional methods - fermenting in open lagares with manual pigeage and fortifying at the optimal moment with quality grape spirit - followed by maturation in Portuguese oak pipes to build structure and complexity. The result is a wine that bridges time-honoured technique with the fleshy fruit and warmth characteristic of South African Cape Ports.
Colour:
Inky purple-black with a deep garnet rim that hints at serious density.
Nose:
Enticing aromas of ripe cherries and plums form the core, joined by blackberry, violet florals, warm spice and subtle dark chocolate notes.
Palate:
Full-bodied and luscious, the palate opens with concentrated black fruit and cherry layers, followed by peppery warmth and violet nuances. Tannins are ripe yet supportive, balanced by a generous sweetness that’s integrated with the wine’s fortification.
Finish:
Long, rich and indulgent, with lingering dark fruit, spice and a touch of oak-derived complexity.
- Food Pairing : With its rich fruit concentration, warm spice and sweetness, Boplaas Cape Vintage 2023 is ideal as a classic after-dinner sip alongside South African-style mature blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort, where saltiness plays off its sweetness. It also stands up beautifully to dark chocolate desserts or decadent puddings, and makes a luxurious foil to dried fruits and mixed nuts on winter evenings. Slightly chilled, it can even contrast wonderfully with spiced roast meats or rich game terrines - its luscious fruit and spice cutting through savoury richness.
- Drink before: Enjoy now or cellar medium-term (5–15 years).
- Vintage: 2023
- Manufacturer: Boplaas
- Region: Calitzdorp, Klein Karoo, Western Cape
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Medals Won: Veritas Awards 2023: Gold Medal. National Wine Challenge 2025: Double Platinum. Platter's South African Wine Guide: 4.5 Stars.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Well-drained soils.
- Sugar Content: 93g/L
- Alcohol Content: 18%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
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