2017 Sadie Family Swartland Columella, South Africa

2017 Sadie Family Swartland Columella, South Africa

2016 Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek Valley

2016 Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek Valley

2018 Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block Red Blend, Swartland

A$51.66
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SKU
BOECHB186
92
The 2018 Chocolate Block is a blend of Syrah (69%), Grenache Noir (13%), Cinsault (9%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%) and Viognier (1%).
The nose is dense and brooding, yet opulent, with its compote of dark, ripe plums and blackberry and attractive whiffs of licorice, violets, cocoa and mint. The black fruit and perfume of the nose follow through onto a rich, savoury palate with flavours of dark cherry, red currant, black olives and cured meat. Fine grained, svelte tannins are in perfect balance with the lemony acidity, lending complexity to the mid-palate. The wine is full-bodied with a rich, smooth mouthfeel. The finish is charry and long, with hints of maraschino cherry, pimento olives and sweet tobacco.
The 2018 The Chocolate Block is sourced from the Goldmine and Porseleinberg farms, the Cabernet originating from Voor-Paaderberg, and matured for 16 months in used oak barrels. It offers generous black plum and black currant aromas, pressed rose petals and a touch of menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, and much more structured than the vintages of old (as I have pointed out in previous reviews), displaying fennel, bay leaf and white pepper toward the finish. This feels long in the mouth. A classy Chocolate Block that treads a fine line between commercial and intellectual appeal. Drinking Window 2022 - 2035
92 points Neal Martin Nov 2019  Vinous.com

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Product/Service Sold Out No
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Wine Type Red Wine
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape, Swartland
Varietals Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Viognier
Vintage 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 92
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