4.2 Ratings
4.2/5

4.2

2. The Chocolate Block 2022

2022

Red

Syrah 77%; Grenache 9%; Cinsault 8%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%; Viognier 1%

Martha's Price

40,00 

About The Wine

As a producer, Boekenhoutskloof is a Syrah specialist, with its premium Boekenhoutskloof range selling out on release each vintage, and The Chocolate Block – a Syrah based blend – is probably the most successful new wine offering to come out of South Africa in the modern era.

The Wolftrap brand of blended Rhone-style wines was inspired by the pioneering spirit of the early settlers who built what is now a monument to their adventurous spirit. The Porcupine Ridge range of delicious, everyday wines is a firm favourite on tables throughout the world – offering great value and superb drinking.

The quest to understand the name of this wine and the wine itself is now the stuff of legend. While we are not about to reveal all, we can say that the style of the wine is a reflection of our belief that the Cape, with its Mediterranean climate, is eminently suited to blended reds.

The make-up of this wine is tweaked from vintage to vintage to best reflect the season and the ancient vines of great character that are an integral part of the wine’s charm and personality.
Current 2022 Vintage

The Chocolate Block 2022 marks the 21st vintage of this iconic wine and the first to fully utilise the new OXOline system within the renovated Maturation Cellar at Helderberg Winery. C

Grapes are whole-berry fermented in a combination of concrete and stainless steel fermenters with no additions being made. After spontaneous fermentation,  transfer of the juice to be seasoned (95%) 225L French barrique and 5% (on Cabernet Sauvignon) in new 225L French Barrique. The élevage ranged between 12-14 months, depending on variety.

Martha Says...

“Wow! Still impresses !”

Food Match

Red and white meats, big game and feathered game. It also goes well with blue cheeses.

Boekenhoutskloof

2022

D.O Swartland

Red

14.5%

750ml

South Africa

Syrah 77%; Grenache 9%; Cinsault 8%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%; Viognier 1%

What does This Wine Taste Like?

Soft

50%

Acidic

Light

80%

Bold

Dry

40%

Sweet

Meet The Winemaker

Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, the farm’s name means “ravine of the Boekenhout” (pronounced Book-n-Howed). Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree greatly prized for furniture making. In 1993 the farm and homestead was bought and restored and a new vineyard planting programme was established that now includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier.
4.2 Ratings
4.2/5

4.2

2. The Chocolate Block 2022

2022

Red

Syrah 77%; Grenache 9%; Cinsault 8%; Cabernet Sauvignon 5%; Viognier 1%

Martha's Price

40,00 

Shipping Information

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