Date Tasted: 2/2021

The name and appearance are quite misleading, and one will easily conclude that it is a German wine. But this diamond comes from South Africa and is excellent!

Appearance: The colour is deep ruby.

Nose: It is deep and complex, with all kind of wild berries, dried fruits and many spices.

Palate: It is balanced, and high alcohol creates a warm and sweet sense. It is full-body with intense flavours of leather, earth and game, high acidity and medium-plus silky tannins. The aftertaste is almost long and savoury. 

Drink or Hold: It is enjoyable now but far away from its best.

Food Pairing: Try it with sausage stuffed with herbs and spices, pork in the oven and falafel. 

Points: 90

Name: The Chocolate Block

Producer: Boekenhoutskloof

Variety: 69% Syrah, 13% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Viognier

Vintage: 2018

Region: Franschhoek Valley, Paarl, South Africa

Alcohol: 14,5%

Retail Price: 35€

Serving temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2032