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 wines charm and personality.

The 2021 Chocolate Block is a blend of:
Syrah (74%), Grenache (10%), Cinsault (8%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), Viognier (1%)

Tasting Notes
Intense blackberry, bramble, and lavender aromas with gentle nuances of potting soil and cured meatdominate a dark and brooding nose. The abundance of perfume and the earthy character of the nosefollows through generously onto a powerful palate, with a lush compote of blueberries, ripe plums,black currants & cherries. Cacao-powdery tannins are abundant, adding texture and complexity to analmost savoury mid-palate, seamlessly complementing the vivid dark fruits, alcohol and acidity. Thisis a robust, structured wine, yet it is delicate, poised and elegant at the same time. Black fruits, cuminspice, white pepper, liquorice and hints of garrigue persist on a velvety finish.

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