The Chocolate Block 2023
Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
South Africa- Very Deep Crimson Purple
- Syrah-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- Vegan
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 31 December 2033
Flavour Profile
Winemaker for Boekenhoutskloof, Marc Kent, has played a significant role in placing Swartland on the world’s wine map as a top-class producer of red blends. The Chocolate Block is a shining example. Marc tweaks the grape varieties each vintage so that no two Chocolate Blocks are the same, but each release is the very best wine for that year.
The fruit is mostly from the Porseleinberg (described by Tim Atkin MW as “one of the world’s great Syrah vineyards”) and Goldmine farms, all whole-berry fermented in concrete or stainless steel vats before the wine was aged over a year in seasoned French oak barriques.
Black-fruited, peppery Syrah dominates with further richness from Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier, tempered by the spice from the oak. Delicious now but showing a youthful elegance for ageing – if you can resist! Grilled meats on the brai heaven.
Winemaker for Boekenhoutskloof, Marc Kent, has played a significant role in placing Swartland on the world’s wine map as a top-class producer of red blends. The Chocolate Block is a shining example. Marc tweaks the grape varieties each vintage so that no two Chocolate Blocks are the same, but each release is the very best wine for that year.
The fruit is mostly from the Porseleinberg (described by Tim Atkin MW as “one of the world’s great Syrah vineyards”) and Goldmine farms, all whole-berry fermented in concrete or stainless steel vats before the wine was aged over a year in seasoned French oak barriques.
Black-fruited, peppery Syrah dominates with further richness from Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier, tempered by the spice from the oak. Delicious now but showing a youthful elegance for ageing – if you can resist! Grilled meats on the brai heaven.
