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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2023

6000 ml Syrah 74%, Grenache 11%, Cabernet Sauvignon 8%, Cinsault 6%, Viognier 1% Franschhoek Valley, South Africa 2023

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon (Franschhoek Valley, South Africa), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, beef stew, roast vegetables, barbecue.

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£427.00
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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
4 / 5
firm
Syrah + Grenache prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah + Grenache prior
oak
3 / 5
some
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
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Franschhoek Valley · South Africa
merchant feed
Grapes
Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier
inferred
ABV
14%
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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
lambbeef stewroast vegetablesbarbecue
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
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
full · 4/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
moderate · 3/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2023 is an intriguing assemblage crafted by winemaker Marc Kent. This vintage incorporates Syrah (74%), Grenache (11%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), Cinsault (6%), and a touch of Viognier (1%). With each vintage, Kent adjusts the proportions, ensuring a unique interpretation every year. Established in 1993, Boekenhoutskloof is located in the Franschhoek Valley, whose warm continental climate terroir significantly influences the wine`s character.

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