The Chocolate Block 2022 marks the 21st vintage of this iconic wine. The style of the wine is a reflection of the 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 wine's charm and personality.
- The Chocolate Block, 2022
- This is a robust, structured wine, yet it is delicate, poised and elegant at the same time
- This vintage showed lower-than-average yields and will be remembered for good fruit concentration and beautifully elegant wines
- Intense blackberry, bramble, and lavender aromas with gentle nuances of potting soil and cured meat dominate a dark and brooding nose
- The abundance of perfume and the earthy character of the nose follows 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 an almost savoury mid-palate, seamlessly complementing the vivid dark fruits, alcohol and acidity
- Black fruits, cumin spice, white pepper, liquorice and hints of garrigue persist on a velvety finish
- Pairs well with Beef, lamb, and Game
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 wine’s charm and personality.
