Trading hours
| Monday to Friday: 09h00 – 17h00 Saturday: 09h00 – 16h00 Sunday: 10h00 – 15h00 Public Holidays: 09h00 – 17h00 excluding Good Friday & Christmas day |
General info
| Proprietor: Carel Nel Winemaker: Carel Nel / Margaux Nel Viticulturist: Marketing: Rozanne Nel Admin: Annerie Cornelis PRO: Thea Meyer |
Area under vines: 70 ha Production: 1 000 ton Brands: Boplaas; Carel Nel Wines Wines: Cape Port. Potstill brandy. Various white and red wines. Muscadel. Sparkling. Rose. Wine from traditional Port cultivars. Wine Tourism: Wine tasting. |
More about us
Tucked away in a fertile hamlet at the very edge of the Cape winelands and at the heart of the Klein Karoo, one finds Boplaas Family Vineyards and the Nel family, who since 1880 have tended vines and crafted wines in Calitzdorp.
Owner and cellar master, Carel Nel – a descendant of Danie Nel whom in 1880 exported Cape potstill brandy to the U.K. under the Boplaas brand – farms 70 ha of vines with his children Margaux (winemaker), Rozanne (marketing), and Daniel (distiller) hand -crafting fine sparkling wine, still wine, Cape fortifieds, Muscats and Potstill brandy.
In keeping with the biodiversity initiative, Boplaas devoted 2200 ha exclusively to nature conservation objectives, while a portion of income generated by wine exports is budgeted for conservation.
Boplaas – Klipheuwel Tasting Room (Klein Brak)
Boplaas-Klipheuwel Tasting Room
Come and experience the range of the Boplaas Family Vineyard’s wines, only a stone’s throw from the crashing surf of the Southern Cape coast.
The Boplaas tasting room is situated on the N2 Garden Route, near Klein Brak Rivier, between Mossel Bay and George. This child-friendly facility is situated on a farm, offering cheese platters and Boplaas’ wines to be enjoyed under the trees or on the stoep.
Meet the winemaker
Margaux Nel
Margaux Nel is the winemaker at Boplaas Family Vineyards and daughter of Carel Nel. She grew up on the farm in Calitzdorp and loves the Klein Karoo, doing her MScAgrig in Viticulture on Touriga Nacional in 2009.
Her favourite wine from the cellar
She loves the Boplaas Family Reserve Touriga Nacional and the Bobbejaanberg Sauvignon Blanc.
More about Margaux
She likes hiking in the veldt, touring the globe and drinking interesting wines.
Meet the distiller
Daniel Nel
Daniel Nel is the 7th generation distiller at Boplaas Family Vineyards. He is in charge of the distilling of Cape brandy, whisky and gin.
His favourite wine from the cellar
He enjoys the Stoepsit Sauvignon Blanc and the Boplaas 6YO Tawny Cask Whisky and the Boplaas 8 Citrus Gin.
More about Daniel
Daniel loves spending his time outdoors and are very interested in conservation efforts.
Meet the tasting room personnel
Thea Meyer
Thea Meyer works in the tasting room at Boplaas Family Vineyards, helping with wine tastings and sales.
Her favourite wine from the cellar
Her favourite wine for the summer is the Bobbejaanberg Sauvignon Blanc Reserve (crispy and full of flavour) and she loves the Portuguese Touriga Nacional for winter time ( to accompanied hearty meals!)
More about Thea
Thea came from Johannesburg, quite independant and love animals. Her hobby is making boxes and gift cards for friends and family.
