{"product_id":"boplaas-cape-vintage","title":"Boplaas Cape Vintage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoplaas Cape Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich, full-bodied fortified red from Boplaas, the Nel family farm in Calitzdorp, run by the family since 1880. Calitzdorp is South Africa's home of fortified wine, and Boplaas is one of its most awarded producers, with numerous Platter's Wine Guide 5-star ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in the traditional Portuguese way from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Souzão, including old Tinta Barocca vines planted in 1968. The grapes are trodden in open stone fermenters (lagares), fortified with fine grape spirit, then aged for 12 months in Portuguese oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery dark, purplish black. Blackberries, stewed cherry, violets, pepper and dark chocolate on the nose. Full-bodied, with big ripe tannins and flavours of cherry, plum, blackberry, spice and dark chocolate, and a long, luscious finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic with Stilton, and lovely with most cheeses. Also great with chocolate, dried fruits and nuts, crème brûlée or ice cream, or on its own to end a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barocca and Souzão\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: fortified red wine, sweet and full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Calitzdorp, Klein Karoo, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinks well now, and will keep developing for many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped from our Kingston warehouse, with free UK mainland delivery on orders over £70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting notes can vary slightly between vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso try \u003ca href=\"\/en-im\/products\/boplaas-cape-tawny\"\u003eBoplaas Cape Tawny\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-im\/collections\/fortified-wines\"\u003efortified wines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-im\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eSouth African red wines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is against the law to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18. It is an offence for anyone under 18 to buy or attempt to buy alcohol, or for anyone to buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf of someone under 18. By placing an order, you confirm that you are 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boplaas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56508189245819,"sku":null,"price":18.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/6063\/9808\/files\/boplaas_cape_vintage.jpg?v=1791997062","url":"https:\/\/bestbiltong.com\/en-im\/products\/boplaas-cape-vintage","provider":"Best Biltong - Your South African Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}