2021 | Boekenhoutskloof | The Chocolate Block (Half Bottle)

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Red Wine: 2021 | Boekenhoutskloof | The Chocolate Block (Half Bottle)

The Chocolate Block is big, rich but also smooth, with pronounced dark fruit aromas that give way to a complex, juicy palate. Nuances of ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves and liquorice make the 2021 vintage exceptionally food-friendly too.

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Producer: Boekenhoutskloof

Vintage: 2021

Size: 375ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Syrah / Shiraz

Country/Region: South Africa, Franschhoek

From Swartland comes this success story, the ubiquitous South African red blend that has delighted wine drinkers all over the world. The Chocolate Block is big, rich but also smooth, with pronounced dark fruit aromas that give way to a complex, juicy palate. Nuances of ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves and liquorice make the 2021 vintage exceptionally food-friendly too.

Producer Information

Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most prominent wine producers. Located in the Franschhoek Valley it is well-known for producing premium red wines, in particular The Chocolate Block which is an ever-changing blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Cinsaut, among others.The estate was established in 1776, and takes its name from the indigenous Cape Beech trees (boekenhout) which surround the property. It came under its current ownership in 1993, at which point the cellars and winery were revamped. The vineyard has approximately 20 hectares (50 acres) under vine, 75-percent of which is planted to red grape varieties. This includes Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Mourvedre along with the Chocolate Block varieties. White grapes planted at Boekenshoutskloof include Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.