The Chocolate Block 2020/2021, Boekenhoutskloof, Western Cape, South Africa24. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 69% Syrah 71%; Grenache 11%; Cinsault 9%; Cabernet Sauvignon 8%; Viognier 1% "(2022) The Chocolate Block is a wine that has developed a devoted following over the years, based mainly on Syrah grown in the Swartland. It's made by Boekenhoutskloof, and a fair chunk of the fruit comes from their Porseleinberg vineyard, a wild and rocky place widely regarded as one of Swartland's best terroirs. The nose is all about mocha and

The wine is fermented in conical oak tanks and is aged up to 16 months in a combination of mostly French and some Hungarian oak

they used for the first time

working first at Domaine des Comtes Lafon and then as assistant winemaker at Domaine Newman

Raspberry jam

salivating acids and low dosage

A powerful and attractive nose

This is a wonderfully structured Merlot with smooth

it is the greatest Cos d'Estournel ever produced

the hand-picked chardonnay grapes managed to reach their full fruity expression while maintaining balanced acidity levels

it delivers fruity aromsa of pear and mango

Lees contact during the winemaking process creates length and richness on the aftertaste

Winemaker Michael Silacci add that the 2015 will