2018 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof

2018 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof

This gets better and better. Structured, finessed, with load of dark fruit, but also an enticing floral character here. Very, very good.

Critic score
92/100 info
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Grape
    69% Shiraz/Syrah
    13% Grenache/Garnacha
    9% Cinsault
    8% Cabernet Sauvignon
    1% Viognier
  • Maturity
    Ready 2019 - 2026info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14.5%

Tasting notes

The fact that Boekenhoutskloof produced 2,236 barrels of this Rhône-meets-Bordeaux style blend in 2018 tells you what a flag-waving success it is. Syrah-dominated with the remaining 31% made from Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Viognier, it's intense, scented and silky with tobacco spice, bramble and blackcurrant fruit and even a hint of dark chocolate.

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2019)
92/100

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