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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2019
South Africa : Western Cape : Coastal Region : Franschhoek 72% Syrah, 13% Cab Sauv, 7% Grenache, 6% Cinsault, 2% Viognier FULL BODIED, RED/BLACK FRUIT, SPICE, VANILLA, OAK PRESENT Highly aromatic nose melds blackberry, licorice, menthol, and spice cake. Sweet and supple but juicy with harmonious acidity framing and intensifying the dark fruit and spice. Conventional
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The 2019 Chocolate Block underwent whole-berry ferment in concrete and stainless steel. It has a lifted bouquet of mint-tinged blackberry and raspberry fruit plus light licorice notes. The palate is grippy on the entry. A spicy and peppery Chocolate Block with just a little reduction toward the finish, which feels a little drier than usual (though a second bottle showed more flesh). (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2019 Chocolate Block underwent whole-berry ferment in concrete and stainless steel. It has a lifted bouquet of mint-tinged blackberry and raspberry fruit plus light licorice notes. The palate is grippy on the entry. A spicy and peppery Chocolate Block with just a little reduction toward the finish, which feels a little drier than usual (though a second bottle showed more flesh). (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
8.8Thomas Barnes
Yummy
Yummy
9.6
Carlos Toro
Importado por Fine Selections. This wine is right up my alley. Love it.
Importado por Fine Selections. This wine is right up my alley. Love it.
9.0
Laura Adams
Spicy with a hint of chocolate flavor. Great blend.
Spicy with a hint of chocolate flavor. Great blend.
9.1
Paul Barnaby
Okay it is better after being open for awhile
Okay it is better after being open for awhile
8.0Jakub Kalinowski
Light & fruity with some dark plum, anise & violet, a touch of roast. Fresh. On the palate this is surprisingly light, juicy & lively. The cinsault really comes into play. Fruity, funky, with light tannins & juicy acidity. Fresh, crunchy fruit, a touch of bubblegum character, a herby note towards the finish. So drinkable, and a lovely wine. Though might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Light & fruity with some dark plum, anise & violet, a touch of roast. Fresh. On the palate this is surprisingly light, juicy & lively. The cinsault really comes into play. Fruity, funky, with light tannins & juicy acidity. Fresh, crunchy fruit, a touch of bubblegum character, a herby note towards the finish. So drinkable, and a lovely wine. Though might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
9.0
Sander Schaap
Damn tasty!
Damn tasty!
9.2Andreas Isler
Golfplatz Kandern mit CSGC EUR: 98.— für Magnumflasche
Golfplatz Kandern mit CSGC EUR: 98.— für Magnumflasche
8.9
David Koenen
Very soft and ripe red fruit (amarena cherry, raspberry). Also thyme and rosemary,. Broth and a whiff of black pepper. The sweet and sour balance is nearly perfect.
Very soft and ripe red fruit (amarena cherry, raspberry). Also thyme and rosemary,. Broth and a whiff of black pepper. The sweet and sour balance is nearly perfect.
9.0
Erik Sjolund
Funny how the chocolate really comes forward in a deep dark blue fruit syrah/cinsault blend. Dark not enough complex.
Funny how the chocolate really comes forward in a deep dark blue fruit syrah/cinsault blend. Dark not enough complex.
8.7
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