Name: Boplaas Cape Tawny
SKU: 4202700
Price: 25.00 CHF
Availability: InStock
Author: Savinis

Food pairing

Chocolate, Dessert, Soft cheese, Strong cheese

Recommended drinking temperature

14 – 16 °C

Awards

4 stars John Platter’s

Red-brown color. The bouquet unfolds with walnut, roasted almonds, honey, caramel, a mixture of spices, citrus fruits, warming brandy and charred oak notes typical of Tawny. On the palate, the Tawny flatters with its delicious aromas of roasted fruit, toasted nuts, honey, caramel, warm spices and a hint of citrus.

Recommended Drinking Window	2020 – 2028
Bottle Size (cl)	75
Decanting	Yes, can be stored openly in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks without any problems.
Region	Calitzdorp
Closure	Natural cork
Packaging	box of 6
Grape variety	Tinta Barocca, Touriga National
Producer	Boplaas
Alcohol Content	19.0 % vol. Alc.

Calitzdorp

Although Calitzdorp is not part of the Coastal Region, it is known as part of the Klein Karoo region – a fascinating wine region in the dry heart of the South African semi-desert. The region lies at the transition between the coast and the inland and is particularly famous for its port wines.

Calitzdorp is nestled between the Swartberg and Rooiberg mountains. The climate is hot and dry, with cold winters and long, sunny summers. Rainfall is infrequent – averaging around 200 to 300 mm per year – forcing the vineyards to grow deep roots. These conditions promote concentrated aromas and make the region ideal for Portuguese grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Souzão.

At Savinis you will find outstanding producers from Calitzdorp such as Boplaas , De Krans and Axehill . The Boplaas wine estate is a genuine family business with roots dating back to 1880 and is one of South Africa’s leading port wine producers. A visit to Calitzdorp is not only worthwhile for the wines – the picturesque landscape and the warm hospitality of the region are also unforgettable.

Wines from Calitzdorp at Savinis

At Savinis, you will find the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of experience. Every South African wine has its own story – be it in relation to the winery, its owner, the winemaker, the vineyard, the production or the geographical and geological conditions.

Do you have questions about a specific wine from Calitzdorp – or can’t find it in our online store? Ask us, we will be happy to help you!

Boplaas

The Boplaas wine estate is located around 450 km from Cape Town, in the province of Calitzdorp. The small picturesque village is surrounded by the Swartberg, Rooiberg and Kleinberg Mountains.

Carel Nel is the owner of the estate, Cape Wine Master, member of the Cape Winemaker’s Guild and cellar master on the estate since 1980. Together with his family, he runs the estate with great passion and success. Over the years, he has received countless awards and accolades for his brandies and wines.

The winery is a frontrunner when it comes to environmental protection. It owns an area of around 2230 hectares, which has been preserved as a nature reserve for more than 10 years.

The climate in Calitzdorp consists of cold winters with snow and warm summer days with cool breezes in the afternoon. In February, maximum temperatures of 23.7 degrees are reached. The climate is therefore similar to that of the Douro wine region in Portugal.

Our range includes the Cape Tawny, the Cape Vintage LBV Reserve 2016 and an excellent whisky from Boplaas.

Wines from Boplaas at Savinis

At Savinis, you will find the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of experience. Every South African wine has its own story – be it in relation to the winery, its owner, the winemaker, the vineyard, the production or the geographical and geological conditions.

Do you have questions about a specific Boplaas wine – or can’t find it in our online store? Ask us, we will be happy to help you!