Boplaas - The Chocolate Cape Vintage Port

A decadent twist on traditional Cape Vintage Port, The Chocolate from Boplaas marries old-vine Portuguese varietals—Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional, and Souzão—with a rich, cocoa-driven aftertaste that's been enticing whisky and wine lovers alike. Carefully crafted from fully ripened fruit, fermented in open lagars, fortified at peak sweetness, then aged for 12 months in Portuguese oak pipes. Bottled unfiltered for authenticity and intensity.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep purple-black hue with vibrant garnet rim.

Nose: Ripe black plum, dark bramble, kirsch, and sweet apricot aromas layered with piquant spice and subtle fynbos notes.

Palate: Luscious core of plum, peach, ripe cherry, and blackberry, culminating in a sumptuous cocoa and liquorice aftertaste balanced by vibrant spice and supple tannins.

Finish: Long, elegant, with persistent chocolate-tinged fruit and refined oak warmth.

Technical Details

Varietals: Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional, Souzão

ABV: 18%

Residual Sugar: Richly sweet (~93 g/L sugar)

Maturation: 12 months in Portuguese oak pipes

Bottle size: 375 ml

Serving & Pairing

Ideal slightly chilled (14–16 °C) in a red wine or port glass. A perfect companion to dark chocolate desserts, crème brûlée, mature blue cheese, charcuterie, rich puddings, or even served on the rocks. Brilliant as a luxurious digestif or unique cocktail ingredient .