Boplaas Family Vineyards was crowned SA Champion Port at the SA Young Wine Show 2016 that was held in Cape Town. Boplaas was also crowned SA Champion Port in 2015, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1987 and 1986. Boplaas’s fine showing included two class winners and three gold medals for Port.

There is an old stockman’s adage “competition breeds best” and this quite possibly lies at the heart of the SA Young Wine Show – a competition where the latest vintage’s wines are assessed blind by wine professionals in over 110 categories. The SA Young Wine 2016 attracted more than 1600 entries. Boplaas fine showing can only be attributed to the dedicated efforts of all the vineyard teams, cellar staff and winemakers Carel & Margaux Nel (top image).

The dedicated efforts of crafting authentic Cape “Port” styled fortifieds from Portuguese varietals continues to garner success with the SA Champion Port trophy won by fortifieds crafted from traditional Portuguese Port varietals and traditional methods. The 2016 Vintage Ports are marked by exceptional colour, tannin structure, fruit concentration & complexity which will after barrel maturation, blending & bottling offer consumers enjoyment over the coming decades. A total of 4 gold medals were awarded across the four Port classes, with Boplaas accounting for 3 gold medals.

Boplaas once again punched well above its weight with 4 gold medals and one SA Champion.

Boplaas also got a gold medal for Touriga Nacional red wine. Boplaas is rated as a top producer of red wine made from Portuguese cultivars and the flagship Gamka Red wine (blend of Touriga Nacional and other red grapes) got a 91 rating from Tim Atkins.

To experience Boplaas’s wines, please visit our cellar door in Calitzdorp or visit our Cool Bay tasting room in Little Brak along the N2 near Mossel Bay or purchase our wines at leading national retailers.