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The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block
The Chocolate Block

The Chocolate Block

Swartland
Chocolate Block
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SKU: 106817 ISBN: 6002039010207
Product Description:
Boysenberry and dark cherry dominate the inviting bouquet, with soft floral notes of violet and rose petals and a hint of exotic spice. The full-bodied black and red fruit of the bouquet continues with flavors of ripe plums, black currant, dried cranberry and blueberry. Slight hints of cured meat and espresso add complexity to the round, silky mid-palate. The mouth-filling texture of milk chocolate is balanced by fine, powdery tannins and a fresh, integrated acidity. The wine is medium-bodied, supple, and elegant with licorice and subtle notes of crushed coriander and black cardamom lingering on a smooth, mellow finish.
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Produzent Chocolate Block
Bewertungen 91 Robert Parker 93 Tim Atkin 93 Decanter 92 James Suckling 91 Vinous
Zusammensetzung Shiraz / Syrah 77%, Grenache 9%, Cinsault 8%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, Viognier 1%
Geschacksnoten Full-bodied & powerful, Smooth & soft, Fruity, Velvety tannins, Aged in oak barrels
Vinifikation The Chocolate Block 2023 is our 21st vintage of this iconic wine and the first to utilise our new OXOline system in the renovated maturation cellar at the Helderberg winery. The cold winter led to a slow start to the 2022 growing season with bud break 2-3 weeks later than usual. This delay continued into late ripening. Frequent showers ensured a lush canopy, protecting the grapes from sporadic sunburn during the hot December and heat spikes in January. Yields for this vintage were below average; the fruit was perfumed, aromatic, and elegant with balanced tannins. The grapes are fermented as whole berries in a combination of concrete and stainless steel tanks. After spontaneous fermentation, we transferred the wine into used (95%) French barriques and 5% (for Cabernet Sauvignon) into new French barriques. Maturation varied between 12-14 months, depending on the varietal.
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