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Boplaas Cape Ruby

The Boplaas Cape Ruby is produced in the traditional port wine style from hand-picked Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barocca grapes. The grapes are fermented in small lagares, fortified with the finest grape brandy at the optimum time and then matured for at least 12 months in large, mature oak barrels before the wine is bottled lightly filtered.In the glass, it shines bright red-violet with a crimson rim. The nose and palate reveal aromas of ripe plums, black hedgerow fruit, cherry, apricot and fine spices, complemented by soft tannins and subtle wood notes. A fruity, accessible port wine with a harmonious balance that combines versatility and enjoyment.Enjoy the Boplaas Cape Ruby slightly chilled at 14-16 °C with mature cheese, charcuterie, game dishes, lamb, dark chocolate or as an aperitif, digestif and even "on the rocks".

Content: 0.75 litre (€17.20 / 1 litre)

€12.90

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Boplaas Cape Tawny

The Boplaas Cape Tawny combines tradition, patience and masterful craftsmanship in a unique Cape Fortified wine. Made from hand-picked Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional grapes from low-yielding vineyards, the grapes are fermented in small lagares, fortified at the perfect time and then aged for at least eight years in large, mature oak barrels. Careful blending gives it its characterful color and unmistakable, harmonious taste.In the glass, the wine is a fiery red-brown with olive-green reflections. The nose and palate are pampered by aromas of ripe walnuts, roasted almonds, honey, caramel, warm spices, citrus, brandy and smoky oak notes. A velvety, full-bodied palate unfolds with a long-lasting, seductive taste - a wine that intensifies moments of pleasure and shines particularly brightly in good company.Enjoy the Boplass Cape Tawny slightly chilled at 11-14 °C. It goes perfectly with tapas, roast duck with citrus glaze, fillet of beef, Cantonese cuisine, mature cheese or chocolate desserts. Also ideal as a digestif, aperitif or long drink - a Cape Tawny for special moments and enjoyable hours.

Content: 0.75 litre (€26.53 / 1 litre)

€19.90

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Boplaas Cape Vintage

The Boplaas Cape Vintage comes from the traditional Boplaas winery, known for its outstanding Cape Ports, which are produced using the classic methods of the Douro Valley. For this exceptional Vintage Port, fully ripe grapes from young Touriga Nacional vines and old Tinta Barocca vines (planted in 1968) are hand-picked. After harvesting, the grapes are fermented in traditional lagares and pressed intensively by hand (pigeage). The wine is then fortified with the finest grape brandy at the optimum time and matured in barrels for 16-18 months before being carefully blended, lightly filtered and bottled.The glass reveals a purple-black port with intense aromas of cherries, plums, blackberries, violets, pepper, spices and dark chocolate. On the palate, the Boplaas Cape Vintage delights with its full structure, ripe tannins and integrated alcohol balance, leading to a long, luscious finish.Enjoy the Boplaas Vintage Port slightly chilled at 14-16 °C as an elegant end to a meal or as a stand-alone dessert. It is an excellent accompaniment to mature cheeses such as Stilton, dark chocolate, dried fruit and nuts. For those who like to experiment, it is also ideal with ice cream, crème brûlée or fresh fruit.

Content: 0.75 litre (€23.87 / 1 litre)

€17.90

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Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve

The Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve is an expressive and profound Cape Fortified Wine that continues the legacy of the Nel family. It is made from traditional Portuguese grape varieties that thrive on old vines in Calitzdorp. Only the best grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in open granite vats known as lagares. The color, structure and aromas are optimally extracted through intensive manual pigeage before the wine is fortified with fine wine distillate. It then matures for two years in old French oak barrels, where it develops its impressive depth and complexity.In the glass, the Cape Vintage Reserve is almost inky black with a violet shimmer. Intense notes of black berries, cranberries, cherries and violets unfold on the nose, accompanied by spices, fynbos and subtle hints of licorice and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is concentrated and powerful, with a firm structure and a dry, long finish - a wine that will gain elegance over many years.Serve the Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve slightly decanted at 14-16 °C with braised meat, game, strong hard cheese, tapas or chocolate with a high cocoa content. In its youth, it is intense and spicy, but with a little maturity it develops a fascinating depth and harmony.

Content: 0.75 litre (€38.53 / 1 litre)

€28.90

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Boplaas Cape Vintage The Chocolate 0,375 l (half bottle)

Boplaas The Chocolate Cape Vintage combines tradition, craftsmanship and pure enjoyment in a unique Cape Fortified wine. Made from hand-picked old vines of the Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional varieties (± 30 years), the grapes are fermented in small lagares, macerated at the perfect time and then aged for 12 months in large, mature oak barrels before the wine is lightly filtered and bottled.In the glass, it shines purple-black with a garnet-red rim, while the nose and palate are pampered by aromas of ripe plums, apricots, peaches, blackberries, fine spices, licorice and rich chocolate. Elegantly integrated tannins and vibrant spicy notes give this Cape Vintage Port versatility and enjoyment, suitable for special occasions as well as everyday indulgence.Enjoy slightly chilled at 14-16 °C - perfect with chocolate desserts, mature cheeses, game dishes or mildly spiced Indian and Cape Malay dishes. Boplaas The Chocolate Cape Vintage is also a sensual delight as an aperitif, digestif or "on the rocks".

Content: 0.375 litre (€31.73 / 1 litre)

€11.90

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Boplaas Family Reserve Ring of Rocks

The Boplaas Ring of Rocks Family Reserve from Boplaas Family Vineyards is an exceptional red wine that is only released in limited vintages and reflects the diversity and heritage of the Boplaas vineyards in the Cape. The grapes are harvested in the early hours of the morning, gently fermented in open cement fermenters and aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (1st and 2nd fill) before the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.Deep maroon with a violet core, the wine seduces with aromas of ripe plums, cherries, blackberry jam, olive tapenade, fynbos and subtle notes of cocoa, mint and spices. On the palate, it displays elegant, still youthfully taut tannins and a complex, harmonious interplay of aromas.The Boplaas Ring of Rocks Family Reserve is an ideal accompaniment to hearty meat dishes such as rack of lamb or Beef Wellington as well as mature cheese and charcuterie. Enjoy it at 16-18 °C, preferably slightly decanted.

Content: 0.75 litre (€19.87 / 1 litre)

€14.90

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Boplaas Hanepoot

The Boplaas Cape Hanepoot is made from low-yielding Hanepoot vines that were planted around thirty years ago by Oupa Danie Nel, the father of the current winemaker. Harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, the grapes are fermented naturally for four days in traditional lagars, with regular, gentle pigeage every four hours. After enrichment with fine wine distillate, the young Hanepoot matures for six months in stainless steel tanks before being carefully blended and bottled.In the glass, it shines lemon yellow with a lime green rim. Intense aromas of ripe muscatel grapes, pineapple, lemon peel and lychee unfold on the nose, accompanied by delicate floral notes and a hint of spice. On the palate, the Boplaas Cape Hanepoot is deliciously sweet, fresh and harmonious with notes of honey, raisins, melon, fig leaf and citrus marmalade, supported by lively acidity and a hint of minerality in the finish.Serve this versatile liqueur wine slightly chilled at 10-12 °C as an aperitif or digestif, with spicy dishes from Indian or Thai cuisine, roast duck or pork, but also with fruity desserts, malva pudding or mild soft cheeses. Boplaas Cape Hanepoot is also a special treat on ice or as a base for aromatic cocktails.

Content: 0.75 litre (€19.33 / 1 litre)

€14.50

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Boplaas Red Muscadel

The Boplaas Red Muscadel comes from the traditional Boplaas wine estate, which has been closely associated with the production of high-quality Muscat wines since the mid-19th century. This grape variety, Muscat de Frontignan, forms the historical basis of the South African Muscat tradition and is at the heart of Boplaas wine production. Only in exceptional vintages are the grapes from low-yielding, selected vineyards harvested by hand and processed into this characterful Red Muscadel.The grapes are harvested in the early hours of the morning, pressed in traditional lagares and left on the skins for three days, with intensive manual pigeages. The natural fermentation is stopped by spraying, which releases the complex variety of aromas that characterize the Boplaas Red Muscadel.In the glass, it is a bright crimson red and captivates with aromas of cranberry, mulberry, fresh strawberry jam, jasmine, rooibos and the typical nutmeg spice. It is full-bodied on the palate, with lively acidity and a harmonious, refreshing finish.Enjoy the Boplaas Red Muscadel slightly chilled at 10-12 °C with duck or pork dishes, traditional Cape Malay or Cantonese cuisine, with spicy desserts or on its own as an elegant aperitif.

Content: 0.75 litre (€19.87 / 1 litre)

€14.90

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