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Boekenhoutskloof`s The Chocolate Block Magnum 2012
1500 ml Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier Western Cape, South Africa 2012
Boekenhoutskloof`s The Chocolate Block Magnum 2012 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon (Franschhoek, South Africa), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, beef stew, roast vegetables, barbecue.
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£114.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.35
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah + Grenache prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah + Grenache prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Syrah + Grenache prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Franschhoek · Western Cape · South Africa
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Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier
inferred
ABV
14.5%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Syrah · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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