Boplaas Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2007

The 2007 growing season was very dry and hot, perfect for Vintage Port.
The port is concentrated and viscous – dense dark fruit, with cassis and
chocolate nuances on the palate. Flavours of cherries, plum, blackberries,
and violets on the nose. Peppery and grip from firm yet ripe tannins with
integrated spirit and a long and luscious aftertaste. Delicious now and have the potential to age and will gain additional
complexity for years to come.

variety : Touriga Nacional [ 70% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Barocca, 5% Souzao ]

winery : Boplaas Family Vineyards

winemaker : Carel Nel / Margaux Nel

wine of origin : Calitzdorp

analysis : alc : 18 % vol rs : 94 g/l pH : 3.75 ta : 5 g/l

type : Fortified style : Sweet body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

5 stars - Platter's Wine Guide 2011

ageing : 30 years +

about the harvest: Harvest the grapes at 26ºB with a yield of 5 ton/ha. Young
Touriga Nacional Vines and Old Tinta Barocca Vines planted in ’68.
Notes from the winemaker: Best why to make world class ports is to
learn form the best. That is why we learn from the best of Portugal and
taste there ports frequently, from the old ports to the new styles as well.
The other things is know your vineyards and use the best Portuguese
varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Souzão that are
suited for SA climate and soils.

in the cellar : 12 months in Oak Barrels

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