The Boekenhoutskloof 2024 Swartland The Chocolate Block, a blend of 73% Syrah, 11% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cinsault and 1% Viognier, may not aim for intellectual nuance, but it more than compensates with pure, comforting charm, like a big, shaggy dog asleep by the fireplace. Medium- to full-bodied, it delivers generous black fruit and bold cherry flavors with a smooth, reassuring texture, offering plenty of pleasure. Conceived by vintner Marc Kent as an accessible, crowd-pleasing expression of Swartland fruit, the wine reflects Boekenhoutskloofs belief that serious craftsmanship and broad appeal need not be mutually exclusive.
This is a robust, full-bodied South African red blend. It features a dark, brooding nose of blackberries, ripe plums, lavender, and white pepper, flowing into a structured, velvety palate with rich cocoa nib, dark fruit, and a smooth, savory finish.
With a name like that, this wine was just destined for fame. Its maker Marc Kent though doesn't rely on the name to launch wine lovers into a trance. His grand vision of blend Rhone Valley and Bordeaux grapes to create an exquisite new world expression has today become a South African icon. Produced from fruit picked across Western Cape's finest parcels and aged for over a year, The Chocolate Block is a classic gourmet wine meant for special occasions and charms the palate with opulent tones of blackberry, vanilla and signature dark chocolate.
With a name like that, this wine was just destined for fame. Its maker Marc Kent though doesn't rely on the name to launch wine lovers into a trance. His grand vision of blend Rhone Valley and Bordeaux grapes to create an exquisite new world expression has today become a South African icon. Produced from fruit picked across Western Cape's finest parcels and aged for over a year, The Chocolate Block is a classic gourmet wine meant for special occasions and charms the palate with opulent tones of blackberry, vanilla and signature dark chocolate.
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