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Q&A with Carel Nel of Boplaas Family Vineyards
Carel Nel is a celebrated member of the Cape Winemakers Guild and has produced some of the country’s most awarded port wines at Boplaas Family Vineyards. He shared some of his experiences at a special tasting in Cape Town, which showcased his custodianship over 45 vintages.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Boplaas celebrates 40-year milestone
Boplaas Family Vineyards has been named South African Champion in the Cape Port Style at the 2026 SA Young Wine Show for the 12th time, with its young 2026 Cape Vintage.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Boplaas to plant 1 million spekboom by 2025 in the fight for climate change
The world is at a tipping point towards a global climate catastrophe. The spekboom that is indigenous to the Klein Karoo area is a carbon miracle worker. Spekbo
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Why Cape Port is the gold standard for wine
Buying Cape Port is arguably the best investment you can make when it comes to wine, says respected industry veteran Carel Nel of Boplaas. Given the limited options available and exceptionally high ratio of awards to entries, Cape Port is one category that is virtually guaranteed to reward the…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Boplaas port re-affirmed as one of SA’s great ageable wines
Boplaas port has again been recognised as one of South Africa’s greats having impressed WineMag.co.za panellists assessing the quality of 10-year-old wines. In
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Boplaas to release rare 2005 Colheita Tawny
Caption: Boplaas Family Vineyards winemaker Margaux Nel. There’s an oft forgotten adage, “Alll grapes wish they could be wine, while all wines wish they could b
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Spier steals the show with top trophy at 2021 Veritas Awards
Spier Wines walked away with the top trophy at the 2021 Veritas Awards for its 2018 Spier Creative Block 5, a Bordeaux-style blend – where a record number of Do
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
Celebrating the Women of Boplaas Family Vineyards
The rich history of Boplaas Family Vineyards has been shaped significantly by the remarkable women who have played pivotal roles in its journey, and their influence continues to be felt to this day.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
‘Boplaas quality is grounded in local know-how and Portuguese wisom’
The Boplaas name is synonymous with excellence. Included in its achievements, the family-owned winery has won almost as many Double Gold awards at Veritas - South Africa’s longest-running championship – as the 33-year-old show has been held. Much of this, it owes to its association with Portugal.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Boplaas Wine, spirits and conservation return to the spotlight
The Klein Karoo town of Calitzdorp once again shines a light on its reputation as a leading producer of wines and spirits when the Calitzdorp Expressed Festival takes place in June. For Boplaas, it also means showcasing an exceptional natural environment.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
