93 DEC
17 JR
92 JS
91 RP
93 TA
91 VN
91 WS
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: 106814 ISBN: 6002039007665
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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Producer Chocolate Block
Ratings 93 Decanter 17 Jancis Robinson 92 James Suckling 91 Robert Parker 93 Tim Atkin 91 Vinous 91 Wine Spectator
Grape varieties Shiraz / Syrah 77%, Grenache 9%, Cinsault 8%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, Viognier 1%
Tasting notes Full-bodied & powerful, Fruity, Oaked, Velvety tannins
Vinification 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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Item no. 106814
Alcohol content 14.5%