The Chocolate Block (Boekenhoutskloof) 2022

The Chocolate Block is a blend of Syrah 77%; Grenache 9%; Cinsault 8%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%; Viognier 1%

Kleur: diep en donker rood
Geur: intens zwart fruit, kersen, kardemom, tabak, espresso, cacao.
Smaak: geur komt terug in het palet, complex zwart fruit, pruim, chocolade en viooltjes. Cacao achtige tannine, medium volume en veel karakter.
Houdbaar: op dronk met decanteren, houdbaar tot 2028
Lekker bij: stevige witvis zoals tarbot, winterse stoofpot gerechten, pompoen stoof, harde kazen.

The nose is dark and brooding and entices with its black fruit aromas and hints of pepper and spice. The blueberry and blackberry of the nose follow through onto a layered, full palate with flavours of dark plums and notes of dust, graphite and cocoa nib. The wine is focused and elegant, with fresh yet integrated acidity and fine-grained tannins, adding to exceptional structure. Black currant and milk chocolate linger on a silky finish.

Beoordelingen:
Platter’s ***** 95 punten
One of SA’s international big hitters with nearly 200,000 cases made, excluding smaller (375 ml) & larger bottle formats. From Swartland, 2022 seamless syrah-led Rhône-ish blend (dab of cab), wholeberry ferment in concrete & steel, 5% new oak, down from 10% in 2021 (4.5 stars, 94 pts), mostly barrique. Juicy red & black fruit seasoned with fresh herbs, fynbos & earth.