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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block

750 ml Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier Stellenbosch, south africa non-vintage

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch, south africa), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, roast vegetables. Cheapest offer £19.93 at North & South Wines.

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£19.93
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
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
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Stellenbosch · south africa
merchant feed
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier
lexicon
ABV
14%
merchant description
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
Merchant says
A wine that punches well above its weight and pairs brilliantly with food.
merchant description
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

One of the best-selling South African blends in the UK — and once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand why. The Chocolate Block is a masterclass in blending: Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault, with a splash of Viognier to add aromatic lift. The result is a wine of real power and personality — dark fruit, warm spice and that signature note of dark chocolate that gives it its name. Full marks for the name, the presentation and, most importantly, what’s inside. A wine that punches well above its weight and pairs brilliantly with food. ABV 14%

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