Boplaas Family Vineyards in Calitzdorp has officially cemented its legacy as an icon of South African craft beverage excellence, becoming the first producer in the history of the country’s wine and spirits industry to claim a champion title across three major distinct categories—Cape Port, Brandy, and Whisky—within a single year.
The Port Champion: Boplaas Cape Tawny NV
Dominating the fortified category, the Boplaas Cape Tawny NV was crowned the Best SA Port at the 2026 National Wine Challenge. This exceptional liquid, aged for 10 years in old oak barrels, boasts a fiery brown hue and rich, nutty Christmas cake flavors.
The Brandy Champion: Boplaas 20-Year-Old Pot Still Brandy
Turning to spirits, the Boplaas 20-Year-Old Pot Still Brandy was named Champion Brandy at the prestigious 2025 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards.
Aided by two decades in Limousin casks and the intense Klein Karoo climate, the resulting spirit is brimming with notes of ripe stone fruits, honey, kumquat, and a sublimely smooth finish.
The Whisky Champion: Boplaas 12-Year-Old Rum Cask Whisky
Completing the historic trifecta on the global stage, the Boplaas 12-Year-Old Rum Cask Whisky was named the Best SA Grain Whisky at the 2026 World Whisky Awards in London.
This single grain whisky was patiently matured in Bourbon and brandy casks before undergoing a distinctive finish in South African and Colombian rum casks. The palate reveals smooth layers of toffee, vanilla cream, and tropical fruit, rounded out by a long, mocha-infused finish.
Boplaas relaxed Tasting Room
Based in Calitzdorp, Boplaas Family Vineyards is a historic, family-owned estate celebrated for its pioneering spirit in producing world-class fortified wines, award-winning still wines, and exceptional potstill brandies and whiskies.
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Boplaas wine are available for purchase and door-to-door delivery, from www.boplaas.co.za.
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