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Code: FD00023
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Chocolate Block

TASTING NOTES

  
A spicy wine with ripe plum, black fruit and floral aromas. A meaty acidity and well integrated tannins with a smooth finish.

  

  

BACKGROUND

  
Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, the farm's name means "ravine of the Boekenhout" (pronounced Book-n-Howed). Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree greatly prized for furniture making.
In 1993 the farm and homestead was bought and restored and a new vineyard planting programme was established that now includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier.
The Syrah grapes to make this wine were sourced from Malmesbury and the Grenache came from the oldest vines in the country in Citrusdal. The wine is matured in a mixture of new and old French barrels and spent approximately 15 months in the oak.

 

 

FOOD MATCHING

 

BBQ, spareribs, roasted beef, grilled or Peking duck, mushrooms, grilled or roasted venison and aged cheeses.

 

 

AGEING POTENTIAL

 

Drink now or cellar

Region All Regions - SA
Colour Red
Vintage 2010
Grape Syrah blend
Bottle Size 75cl
Sweetness Dry
Body Full
Maturation Drink now
Alcohol 14.5 %
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