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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red 2021

Full Bodied Red

Size: 75cl

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Dark brooding fruit follows through onto a structured, opulent palate. The midpalate is rich, textured and balanced with integrated acidity, cocoa powdery tannins and a definite cedarwood character derived from French oak.

14.5%

14.5%
ABV

Full Bodied Red

Shiraz / Syrah

Red Meats, Stews & Casseroles

Cork / Cork Type

At a Glance

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Wine Style: Full Bodied Red

Vintage: 2021

Grape: Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache (Garnacha / Cannonau), Shiraz / Syrah

Enjoy With: Red Meats, Stews & Casseroles

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork / Cork Type

Country: South Africa, Franschhoek

Producer: Boekenhoutskloof

The 2016 Chocolate Block is a blend of Syrah (79%), Grenache Noir (11%), Cabernet Sauvignon (6%), Cinsault (3%) and Viognier (1%). Due to the looming drought conditions, yields were much lower, resulting in higher berry concentration and healthier grapes. Phenolic ripeness was easily achieved, with the harvesting of grapes taking place earlier, during the cooler stages of the harvest period. The increased volume of Grenache Noir in the blend enhances the flavour profile significantly, with Syrah being our structural backbone. The Grenache was matured in 600L barrels to retain its unmistakable fruity aromas and vibrancy. The wine matures in 1st (all of the Cabernet Sauvignon), 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels as well as 2500L French oak foudres for 16 months before it undergoes a light egg-white fining and filtration. 1979 barriques were selected for our 2016 vintage.

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