The cooler, balanced growing season was particularly beneficial in providing a more elegant, old-world style of the variety. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. Grenache (11%) from bush-vines on Porseleinberg is the subtle superstar of the blend that offers a perfumy brightness and allows the wine to deliver a gastronomic texture.

Our bins hold 18-24 bottles of wine or Champagne or 2-3 cases of lager when filled with ice and water. The Chocolate Block 2021 marks the 20th vintage of this iconic wine- the usual suspects are present with this vintage compromising of majority Syrah, with the rest Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Viognier to round out this exceptional bottle of South African red wine. It is a Shiraz-led blend, which also includes Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and even a touch of Viognier to add perfume.Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. The grapes for The Chocolate Block are predominantly from two farms in The Swartland: Porseleinberg and Gold Mine. The Chocolate Block has become one of the most widely recognised South African wines and is made at the excellent Boekenhoutskloof estate.

Grapes are cooled in our cold room then transferred to our stainless steel and concrete tanks for fermentation. These cookies are needed for essential functions such as signing in, storing products in your trolley and making payments.Syrah and Cinsault were matured in a combination of seasoned 2,500L French oak foudres and barriques. 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. 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.

A maverick spirit, Marc is the driving force behind the various brands and properties within the Boekenhoutskloof stable. The 2021 Chocolate Block is a blend of 74% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Viognier. The nose is dark and brooding and entices with its black fruit aromas and hints of pepper and spice. Marc Kent, the winemaker, is not hesitant to try anything new, however, his main commitment is to excellence at every level and in every aspect. There may be extra charges for some postcodes including but not limited to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and British overseas territories.The Chocolate Block 2021 is a vegan-friendly, dry, full-bodied and fruity red wine blend of Syrah with 26% in Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier.