Wine Cellars in Calitzdorp

Calitzdorp is also known as the port wine capital of South Africa, due to the quality of the port wines made by the local wine cellars. Top quality wines are produced in Calitzdorp mainly by Boplaas, De Krans, Axe Hill and Calitzdorp wine cellar. There are other Calitzdorp cellars also producing quality port and wine.

BOPLAAS WINE CELLAR

BOPLAAS FAMILY VINEYARDS SINCE 1880

Boplaas is situated in Calitzdorp, a small picturesque village in the Southern Cape in the majestic Little Karoo. The Nel family is part of a rich legacy that reaches back to more than 150 years. Boplaas is a family concern with Carel Nel, a Cape Wine Master, as owner and cellar master.

Boplaas has long been regarded as in the forefront in premium wine production. Boplaas is known for world-class table wines, Ports and their award winning pot-stilled brandies. 

TEL: +27(0)44 2133326    Email   Website

Wine-tasting and sales Mon - Fri 08h00 to 17h00 Sat 09h00 - 15h00

DE KRANS WINE CELLAR

De Krans Wine Cellar is situated along the upper reaches of the picturesque Gamka River Valley near Calitzdorp. The history of the farm dates back to 1890, when it was bought by the Nel family. Since 1985, most of the classic Portuguese Port and wine varieties have been planted. The present owners and cellar master are brothers Boets (who qualified as a Cape Wine Master in 1997) and Stroebel Nel - the viticulturist.

TEL: +27(0)44 2133314      Email    Website
Business hours:
Monday - Friday: 08h00 to 17h00
Saturday: 09h00 to 15h00
Public Holidays: 09h00 to 16h00
(Not including : Good Friday, Christmas Day & Sundays)

CALITZDORP WINE CELLAR

Situated in a beautiful valley along Route 62 in the Little Karoo town of Calitzdorp,

Calitzdorp Wine Cellar  is an award winning winery dating from 1928.

The Calitzdorp area is well-known for its fortified wines;

primarily port, and is worth a stop along the world's longest wine route.

Calitzdorp Cellar has produced a number of award winning wines and fortified wines

TEL: +27(0)44 2133301    Email   Website

Wine-tasting and sales Mon - Fri 08h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00 Sat 08h00 to 12h30  

Why are Port-wines of Calitzdorp so good?

Port-grape varieties prefer a hot, dry, climate such as that of Calitzdorp. There are quite a lot of similarities between the climate of Calitzdorp and the Douro valley in Portugal. The poor, well-drained soils of Calitzdorp, where vines struggle to ripen, are very suitable for port - wine production. These port-wines are produced from internationally recognized varieties such as Tinta Barocca and Touriga Nacional. A blend of these varieties enhances the aroma-intensity, depth and complexity of these port-wines. Last, but by no means least the dedication of the port-makers is pivotal in the production of these prizewinning port-wines, made in the classic tradition of a high alcohol and relatively low sugar content.

Other Wine Cellars in Calitzdorp

WITHOEK CELLAR

TEL Mon to Fri: +27(0)44 2133639

Wine-tasting and sales Mon - Fri 08h00 to 16h30

Sat and Sun by appointment

Contact:  Fanie 0836558343 or Leanne 0837633885

AXE HILL

TEL: +27(0) 44 2133585 / 0836763000

Wine-tasting and sales by appointment only

Peter Bayly Wines

Tel: +27(0)44 2133702 / 0834575037

Wine-tasting and sales by appointment only

TTT Cellars

Tel:+27(0)44 2133114 / 0824906707

Wine-tasting and sales by appointment only

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