Boplaas Cape Tawny Port NV

Boplaas Cape Tawny Port NV is a luxurious fortified South African wine crafted in the traditional Tawny style. Matured for over a decade in seasoned Portuguese oak pipes, this award-winning Cape Port combines rich nutty complexity, caramel sweetness and elegant spice with remarkable smoothness.

Product Story

Only the finest Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional and Souzao grapes from carefully selected low-yielding vineyards are chosen to produce this exceptional Cape Tawny.

The grapes are hand harvested at optimum ripeness before fermentation and fortification in small traditional lagars. The wine is then matured for 10 to 12 years in large seasoned 500-litre Portuguese oak pipes, allowing extraordinary depth, complexity and smoothness to develop over time.

Meticulous blending creates the distinctive colour, balance and flavour profile that defines a world-class Cape Tawny.

Tasting Notes

This Cape Tawny displays a fiery red-brown colour with olive-green tinges on the rim.

The bouquet reveals layered aromas of walnut, roasted almond, honey, caramel, warming spice, citrus peel, brandy and charred oak. On the palate, flavours of brandied fruit, roasted nuts, caramel toffee and subtle spice unfold with exceptional richness and smoothness.

The finish is long, warming and beautifully balanced.

Style: Rich, smooth and fortified
Cultivars: Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional & Souzao
Alcohol: 18.73%
pH: 3.7
Total acidity: 5.5 g/l
Residual sugar: 90 g/l
Wood ageing: 10–12 years in 500-litre Portuguese oak pipes
Origin: Western Cape
Maturation potential: Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years
Serving temperature: 11–14°C

Awards & Recognition

• Best South African Port (Grand Cru) – NWC 2019
• Top 10 – CAPPA
• Gold – Michelangelo Awards 2018
• Platinum – SAWi Awards 2019

Food Pairing

Boplaas Cape Tawny Port pairs beautifully with tapas, roast duck with citrus glaze, sirloin steak and mature cheeses. It also complements roasted nuts, pâté, Cantonese cuisine and decadent caramel or chocolate desserts exceptionally well.

For a refreshing alternative, serve chilled with tonic water as a long drink.

Origin: Western Cape

Produced in the Western Cape, this Cape Tawny reflects South Africa’s long-standing tradition of crafting premium fortified wines inspired by classic Portuguese styles.

Extended barrel ageing and meticulous blending create a wine with exceptional complexity, elegance and ageing potential.

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