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.

The nose is dark, intense and brooding with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco,
espresso and subtle whiffs of perfume. The dark fruit character of the nose follows through onto an
exceptionally complex, juicy palate with gentle nuances of ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves,
and liquorice. The mid-palate is focused, lithe and elegant with very fine, cocoa powdery tannins.
The wine is medium bodied, very balanced with an earthy, layered character, covering the entire
spectrum of berry fruit – from tart red plums to rich blue and black berries. The finish is svelte, clean
and dry, peppery and lingering, with hints of dried cranberry, tar, graphite and smoke.

The 2019 Chocolate Block is a blend of:

Syrah (71%)

Grenache (11%)

Cinsault (9%)

Cabernet Sauvignon (8%)

Viognier (1%)

Number of barrels produced: 2414