Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 2023 staff-pick Will age gracefully for 10-12

Will age gracefully for 10-12 years

silky and sumptuous

culminating in a gravelly seductive

The 2023 vintage offered a unique scenario: both varieties ripened simultaneously

Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 2023 staff-pick Will age gracefully for 10-12The nose is rich and intense with its abundance of black and blueberry fruit, ripe brambles, and notes of black olives, perfume and dust. Whiffs of white pepper and coriander seed add to the complexity. The bright dark berries of the nose follow through onto a juicy, abundant palate with classic red liquorice and fresh cherry flavours. The wine is medium to full bodied, with a broad, weighty midpalate, yet the mouthfeel is smooth, gentle. Lively