£43.99
Enjoy the rich and smooth taste of The Chocolate Block, a premium red wine blend from South Africa. This wine is crafted to highlight the best of the Cape's vineyards, offering a complex flavour profile that wine enthusiasts love.
- Features a blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Viognier for a balanced and aromatic wine.
- Aged in French oak barriques and foudres for 12 months to enhance its depth and character.
- From the 2018 vintage, with tasting notes of dark plums, blackberry, liquorice, and cocoa.
- Suitable for vegans and contains 14% alcohol by volume, perfect for special occasions.
- Produced by Boekenhoutskloof, a renowned South African winery known for quality and innovation.
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Description
xThe Chocolate Block has become something of a cult favourite. The quest to understand the name of this wine and the wine itself is now the stuff of legend. While we are not about to reveal all, we can say that the style of the wine is a reflection of our belief that the Cape, with its Mediterranean climate, is eminently suited to blended reds. The make-up of this wine is tweaked from vintage to vintage to best reflect the season and the ancient vines of great character that are an integral part of the wine's charm and personality.
Warning: This product is age restricted to 18 or over. You'll be asked to confirm your age upon delivery.
Country of origin: South Africa.
Nutritional data: Typical Values (100ml) E= 357kJ / 85 kcal.
Storage: Can be stored carefully for up to seven years.
Package type: Bottle.
Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites.
Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegans.
Brand details: Boekenhoutskloof is arguably South Africa's finest winery and it is certainly one of its most diverse boasting a range which includes small production iconic wines alongside more widely available favourites all made with the same commitment to quality on every level and in every detail which has been instilled by Boekenhoutskloof's Managing Partner & Technical Director Marc Kent. A maverick spirit, Marc is the driving force behind the various brands and properties within the Boekenhoutskloof stable. He is unafraid to experiment with the unconventional and he is as committed to the continued development and growth of Boekenhoutskloof as he is to the greater South African wine industry.
Manufacturer: Bottled by Boekenhoutskloof, PO Box 433, Franschhoek, South Africa.
History: The quest to understand the name of this wine is the stuff of legend. While we are not about to reveal all, we can say that the style of the wine is a reflection of our belief that the Cape is eminently suited to blended reds. The make-up of this wine is tweaked from vintage to vintage to best reflect the season and the ancient vines of great character that are an integral part of the wine's charm and personality.
Grape variety: Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier.
Current vintage: 2018.
Regional information: The Swartland vineyards are renowned for slate and granitic soils, creating tension and vibrancy in the wine.
Tasting notes: A dense, brooding nose with dark, ripe plums, blackberry and whiffs of liquorice, violets, cocoa and mint. A rich palate with dark cherry, red currant and black olives. Full-bodied with a rich, smooth mouthfeel.
Alcohol by volume: 14.0.
Units: 10.5.
Producer: Boekenhoutskloof.
Winemaker: Marc Kent.
Vinification details: The long drought in the Cape has made correct picking dates crucial. With yields being even lower than usual, the quality was exceptional with very concentrated berries. Syrah remains our backbone with Grenache Noir lending a delicate fruitiness and finesse, Cinsault giving floral and ripe strawberry notes and Cabernet Sauvignon contributing good tannic grip and structure in the blend. The wine matures in French oak barriques as well as 2 500L French oak foudres for 12 months.
