In the sleepy Klein Karoo hamlet of
Calitzdorp, the Nel’s of Boplaas have tended vines & crafted vines since
1880 and have since built a reputation for crafting fine wines and Cape
fortifieds. This family vineyard with
father and daughter team of Carel & Margaux Nel at the helm, respectively
the 7th and 8th generation winemaker, attempt to craft
wine according to traditional methods from a selection of vineyards ranging
from the West Coast to the Upper Langkloof & their 70 hectares in
Calitzdorp.
The Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2005 was crafted in lagars, traditional open fermenters, according to traditional methods from a trio of Portuguese varietals – a portion of which originated from old ungrafted vines planted by Boplaas patriarch Oupa Danie Nel. This exceptional wine was crowned the SA Champion Port at the SA Young Wine Show 2005; while scooping a double gold at Veritas
and receiving 5 Stars from the Platter’s
South African Wine Guide in 2008. This
pitch black wine with purple rim, unfurls with layers of macerated hedge row
fruit, plum, fynbos, five spice, an
exceptionally long lingering dry finish & firm tannins ensuring decades of
cellaring potential. A total of 10 x 6
cases will be offered on auction, with a total of 4800 bottles of this wine
crafted in total.
Boplaas’s cellar master & owner Carel
Nel has also donated a bottle each of his Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port
2005, 2006, 2008 & 2009 for the Charity Auction. These fine Cape fortifieds were crafted
according to traditional methods utilizing Portuguese varietals - a portion of
which are from ungrafted vines; were all rated 5 Stars from Platters’ & Carel is quietly
confident that these fine fortifieds will offer enjoyment over the next 50
years or more. All proceeds of the
Charity Auction will be donated to the Goedgedacht Trust, the Pebbles Project
Trust & the Anna Foundation.
The 39th Nederburg Auction takes
place on the Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th of
September at the historic Nederburg winery in Paarl, with the Boplaas lots
coming under the gavel early on Friday morning.
For more information contact the cellar on 044-2133326, follow us on Twitter @Boplaas1880 & keep up-dated with the Auction @NedAuc
Boplaas Family Vineyards, Calitzdorp
– Tending vines & Crafting wines, since 1880