Description
The nose is exceptionally perfumed with an abundance of complex red and dark berry fruit, violets and intense aromas of white pepper. Dark brooding fruit follows through onto a structured, opulent palate with notes of cardamom, cumin, cloves and black pepper. The midpalate is rich, textured and balanced with integrated acidity, cocoa powdery tannins and a definite cedarwood character derived from French oak. White pepper lingers on a smooth, lifted finish.
The 2018 The Chocolate Block is sourced from the Goldmine and Porseleinberg farms, the Cabernet originating from Voor-Paaderberg, and matured for 16 months in used oak barrels. It offers generous black plum and black currant aromas, pressed rose petals and a touch of menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, and much more structured than the vintages of old (as I have pointed out in previous reviews), displaying fennel, bay leaf and white pepper toward the finish. This feels long in the mouth. A classy Chocolate Block that treads a fine line between commercial and intellectual appeal.
A blend of 69% Syrah, 13%Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Viognier, the 2018 Chocolate Block begins with a delightfully expressive nose that bursts with red and black berry essence, chocolate ganache and seductive oak tones. Aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, dark cherry skin, dusty plum, black pepper, sweet tobacco and baked clay all sing in unison in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is expressive as it unpacks layers across the mid-palate, showing a beautifully balanced structure and chassis that holds its bold frame. Dusty flavors of bitter dark chocolate, black tea and dusty black raspberry sway with a mineral tension and oak essence on the long, lingering finish. This is absolutely delicious and is another successful Chocolate Block for the books. Well done!
admin –
Hello 7866
admin –
Hello 9738
admin –
Hello 10530
admin –
Hello 10641
admin –
Hello 11303
admin –
Hello 11331
admin –
Hello 11350
admin –
Hello 11452
admin –
Hello 11553
admin –
Hello 11684
admin –
Hello 11738
admin –
Hello 11785
admin –
Hello 12173
admin –
Hello 12641
admin –
Hello 12753
admin –
Hello 13367
admin –
Hello 13649
admin –
Hello 13893
admin –
Hello 13899
admin –
Hello 14927
Anonymous –
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Anonymous –
GREAT WINE | 26-Jan-24 | Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Red Blend 2018
Mandyt –
Fantastic insights! Your perspective is very refreshing. For more details on this topic, visit: EXPLORE FURTHER. What do others think?