Boplaas Cape Vintage Chocolate Port 2024 (375ml)

Boplaas Cape Vintage Chocolate Port 2024 is a rich and indulgent South African fortified wine crafted from classic Portuguese grape varieties. Full-bodied and intensely flavoured, this luxurious Cape fortified wine combines ripe dark fruit, warming spice and a distinctive cocoa finish in a beautifully balanced style.

Product Story

Inspired by the great fortified wines of Portugal’s Douro Valley, Boplaas crafts this Cape Vintage Chocolate Port using traditional methods and carefully selected old vine fruit.

Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional vineyards, averaging around 30 years of age, were specifically chosen for the natural cocoa character they contribute to the wine. The grapes were hand harvested at optimal ripeness before fermentation in traditional open lagares with manual pigeage.

Fermentation was halted through fortification with premium grape spirit, preserving natural fruit richness and sweetness. The wine then matured for 12 months in seasoned Portuguese oak barrels to build complexity, smoothness and depth.

Tasting Notes

This fortified wine displays a deep purple-black colour with a garnet rim.

The nose reveals aromas of ripe black plum, peach, kirsch, sweet apricot, bramble fruit and warming spice with subtle hints of fynbos. The palate is rich and layered with flavours of apricot, peach, plum and blackberry supported by notes of liquorice, all-spice and an indulgent cocoa finish.

The wine is beautifully balanced with supple tannins, concentrated fruit and lingering spice.

Style: Rich, sweet and fortified
Cultivars: Tinta Barocca & Touriga Nacional
Alcohol: 17.2%
pH: 3.54
Total acidity: 5.5 g/l
Wood ageing: 12 months in Portuguese oak barrels
Vintage: 2024
Bottle size: 375ml
Origin: Western Cape
Maturation potential: Drink now through 2028
Serving temperature: 14–16°C

Food Pairing

Boplaas Cape Vintage Chocolate Port pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, brownies and dark chocolate mousse. It also complements mature cheeses, charcuterie, venison and mildly spiced Indian or Cape Malay cuisine exceptionally well.

For a modern twist, serve slightly chilled over ice or use in premium cocktails.

Origin: Western Cape

Produced in South Africa’s Western Cape, this fortified wine reflects the country’s strong tradition of crafting world-class Cape Ports inspired by classic Portuguese styles.

The warm climate and Portuguese grape varieties produce richly flavoured wines with remarkable depth, complexity and versatility.

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