The Chocolate Block Wine

The Chocolate Block Wine

The Chocolate Block is a popular, rich, and complex South African red wine blend from Boekenhoutskloof, known for its decadent dark fruit, spice, and subtle chocolate notes, thanks to its blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Viognier. Made in the Swartland region, it’s a cult favorite, with the exact blend tweaked each vintage to showcase the season, offering smooth tannins and a full-bodied experience that pairs well with food. 

Key Characteristics:

• Winery: Boekenhoutskloof, a prestigious South African producer.
• Origin: Wine of Origin Swartland, South Africa.
• Grape Blend (approximate, varies by vintage): Primarily Syrah (Shiraz), with Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of Viognier.
• Flavor Profile: Lush dark fruits (blackberry, plum, cherry), warm spices (pepper, cumin), floral notes (lavender), earthy undertones, and hints of cacao.
• Texture: Full-bodied, plush, with silky, fine, cacao-powdery tannins.
• Style: A bold, complex, and indulgent red blend designed for food pairing. 

Why it’s Special:

• Cult Following: A highly sought-after wine that often sells out quickly.
• Vintage Variation: The winemakers adjust the proportions of grapes each year to best reflect the terroir and vintage conditions, keeping it exciting and unique.
• Craftsmanship: Each component grape is often fermented and matured separately to optimize its character before blending.

Tasting Notes

The nose is rich and intense with its abundance of black- and blueberry fruit, ripe brambles, and notes
of black olives, perfume and dust. Whiffs of white pepper and coriander seed add to the complexity.
The bright dark berries of the nose follow through onto a juicy, abundant palate with classic red
liquorice and fresh cherry flavours. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with a broad, weighty
midpalate, yet the mouthfeel is smooth, gentle. Lively acidity and svelte, velvety tannins are balanced
and add to the elegance, focus and energy of the wine. Hints of cherry tobacco and exotic spice linger
on a pure, dry finish.

We also stock Magnums and half bottles of The Chocolate Block. Email us for prices and availability.

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The Chocolate Block Wine