THE CHOCOLATE BLOCK 2018
BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF
The Chocolate Block is a cult wine from venerable South African producer Boekenhoutskloof. Big, bold and powerful, this is a rich, smooth and complex red that lives up to its name.
- Full-bodied and rich; smooth, silky mouthfeel; flavours of blackberry, leather, spice and - yes - chocolate.
- A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Viogner from specially selected blocks.
- Boekenhoutskloof, established in 1776, are located in the furthest corner of the Franshhoek Valley.
- Drink it on release, or cellar it for up to five years.
- Chocolate Block's big, bold style is perfectly suited to chargrilled steak, game and roasts.
Meet the maker
Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776 and is now run by legendary South African winemaker Mark Kent. The brilliance of its wines has never been in doubt. A winemaker whose ethos is rooted in French ...
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“Marc Kent's cult red blend is always in demand, so you might need to hurry to buy this. It's as good as ever: plush, sumptuous and aromatic, with sweet, ripe, tarry flavours of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Viognier, good acidity and lots of smoky, palate-warming fruit.”
More details
- Product code
- 14ARBB18
- Wine type
- Red
- Bottle size
- 75cl
- Origin
- South Africa > Franschoek
- Producer
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah/Shiraz, Viognier
- Production
- conventional