| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Viognier |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Cape South Coast Region Western Cape South Africa |
| ABV | 14% |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-04-07 |
Perfect For
Backyard BBQs, Dinner Parties, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot
Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2023 Review
Though the composition changes from year to year, the winery does reveal that the 2023 vintage is a blend of 74 percent Syrah, 11 percent Grenache, 8 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, and small percentages of Cinsault and Viognier from Swartland. This wine brings rich notes of blackberries, raspberries, and cherries with savory hints of soil, spice, black olives, and tobacco. There might be a hint of cocoa, but that might just be the power of suggestion. The palate is soft and juicy but has a firm structure and a lingering finish.
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