Boland Cellar has been awarded numerous South African and International Wine Awards and Trophies over more than 40 years. Chenin Blanc awards: Boland Cellar has been known for years for its excellent Chenin Blancs and in 2014 impressed at the SA Young Wine Show as national champions with their renowned Chenin Blanc. The winemaking team walked off with the coveted General Smuts Trophy for SA Champion Young Wine and the prestigious Les Tastevins Du Cap Trophy for the sixth time. This was the first time since the inauguration of the General Smuts Trophy in 1952 that a Chenin Blanc has been capped SA’s top wine, and it is the second time Boland Cellar won this prestigious award. In 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2009, Boland was also the national class winner and logged the most wins for a single cellar.
In 2015 Boland’s Chenin Blancs once again impressed globally. At the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards Boland’s Reserve No1 Chenin Blanc 2014 (unwooded) was crowned with DOUBLE GOLD and the Boland Reserve Reserve No 1 Chenin Blanc 2014 (wooded) received silver. At the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London its Reserve No1 Chenin Blanc 2014 (wooded) shone bright with a GOLD medal.
Other recent awards: In addition to the above awards for its Chenin Blancs, Boland’s other wines also performed exceptionally in local and international competitions in 2015. Paarl Wine Challenge
▪ Boland’s Reserve No 1 Chardonnay 2014 (wooded) – GOLD Medal/TrophyWinner.
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC)
▪ Boland Cellar Reserve No1 Chardonnay 2014 – SILVER
▪ Boland Cellar Reserve No1 Merlot 2012 – SILVER.
Grand International Mundus Vini Wine Awards
▪ Boland Cellar Reserve No 1 Shiraz 2013 – GOLD.
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards
▪ Boland Reserve No 1 Pinotage 2012 – GOLD
▪ Boland Reserve No 1 Shiraz 2013 – GOLD
▪ Boland Five Climates Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – GOLD.
Cellar Master Johan Joubert proudly commented. “All these 2015 and previous awards confirm that Boland is in a privileged position and geared for the global wine challenges of the future. Our ability to source grapes from our producers who farm on various soil types with micro and macro climates which often differ completely, gives us a competitive edge. I believe that this, combined with advanced and top class viticultural and vinicultural practices, enable our award-winning team of winemakers to craft wines of exceptional quality and achieve recognition at the highest level.”
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Founded in 1941, Boland Cellar in the beautiful Paarl Valley is one of South Africa’s oldest producer cellars and a regional specialist with a history of cultivating and crafting internationally acclaimed wines.
The ethos of collaboration which led to the establishment of Boland has remained until today and with growers, employees, agents and stakeholders working together, Boland has become one of South Africa’s leading brands. Prime vineyards across various climatic zones guarantee consistency in style and quality year after year.
The cellar’s dedicated producer members deliver grapes from approximately 2,500 hectares (almost 6,200 acres), from various vineyard sites in the Cape Coastal Area. These variations in terroir, microclimates and soil-types combined with science and dedicated craftmanship, give Boland’s celebrated winemaking team the advantage to create wines of both high quality and distinctive character.
Celebrations Day – 17 June 2016
On this specific day, Boland will join the global Chenin fraternity by celebrating International Chenin Blanc Day – and we want all our media partners to participate in #drinkchenin on the 17th June! However, we have another historic celebration to enjoy on 17 June – and that is that Boland will commemorate its 75th birthday and the pioneering spirit of a small group of grape growers in the Paarl area who, after considering all their options, decided to be bold and to establish their own co-operative winery!
Boland’s passion for Chenin Blanc
Boland Cellar and its winemakers have an unfaltering relationship with, and passion for the diverse potential and intrinsic qualities of Chenin Blanc as a prime South African cultivar and exceptional wine. Over the years, Boland’s Chenin Blanc’s were awarded numerous national and international awards.
Boland’s Five Climates Range
Inspired by nature’s different climatic zones, each wine in this series represents a single varietal, cultivated from various vineyard sites within the region. These grapes are skillfully blended to create an expression of each varietal.
Five Climates Chenin Blanc
The Five Climates Range of wines is crafted to appeal to today’s contemporary wine drinkers, with upfront aromas, juiciness and soft tannins that work together to create easy-drinking yet high-quality wines.
The Five Climates Chenin Blanc 2016 vintage is an outstanding wine in the typical fresh, crispy and fruity style of Chenin Blanc projecting layers of lime, citrus & fresh guava aromas – an ideal wine with a lively taste for everyday enjoyment.
Boland’s Reserve No1 Range
Boland’s Reserve No1 range comprises the cellar’s finest wines. It represents a collection of very special wines, carefully chosen by the winemaking team as being exceptional expressions of the grape. Using hand-selected grapes, crafted to perfection, this prestigious range employs a combination of advanced growing and vinicultural techniques, while respecting traditional methods including ‘sur lie’ ageing (leaving the wine on the lees for longer).
Boland’s Reserve No1 2014 Chenin Blanc (Wooded)
This fine handcrafted Chenin Blanc has layers of peach, lime, herbs and nuts on the nose and is well supported by integrated French Oak tannins. The “Sur Lie” extended lees contact period adds complexity, and a creamy, textured mouth feel to the wine – it’s delicious with spicy food, calamari and prawn risotto.
Boland’s Reserve No1 2014 Chenin Blanc (Unwooded)
This unwooded wine shows an exceptional expression of the Chenin Blanc variety and has been proven a popular choice with wine lovers. The perfect balance between the prominent litchi fruit and the depth of guava lingers with subtle flavours on the palate. The “Sur Lie” extended lees contact period adds complexity and a creamy, textured mouth feel to the wine – it’s delicious with seafood, chicken and a trustworthy choice for any occasion.
Message to all Wine and All Chenin Blanc Lovers! Join in Celebrating #drinkchenin and Boland Cellar’s 75thanniversary on 17 June 2016 and everyday following!!!
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