I had a better memory of this one. The Syrah reminds me a bit of pinotage this time. Dark, with fine tannins and length. Just the fruit profile, the dark side of the Syrah, turns me off a bit.
I had a better memory of this one. The Syrah reminds me a bit of pinotage this time. Dark, with fine tannins and length. Just the fruit profile, the dark side of the Syrah, turns me off a bit.
Apr 19th, 2025
2021
Excellent - well rounded, full
2021
Excellent - well rounded, full
Dec 27th, 2024
Vintage 2017 |
Jun 29th, 2023
Big! But not too big. Really great blend, the Syrah is really fantastic. Great mouth feel and dark red fruit. The finish Keeps on going. Drank a nice Cab blend after this, and it seemed light.
Big! But not too big. Really great blend, the Syrah is really fantastic. Great mouth feel and dark red fruit. The finish Keeps on going. Drank a nice Cab blend after this, and it seemed light.
4 people found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
I feel like somehow I’ve missed the boat and everyone else loves this a lot more than I do. 🤷♂️
I feel like somehow I’ve missed the boat and everyone else loves this a lot more than I do. 🤷♂️
3 people found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2019
My first South African wine!!
2012 5 way blend of 70 Syrah, 13 CS, 10 Grenache Noir, 6 Cinsault, 1 Viognier.
Big, just kept evolving for hours.
My first South African wine!!
2012 5 way blend of 70 Syrah, 13 CS, 10 Grenache Noir, 6 Cinsault, 1 Viognier.
Big, just kept evolving for hours.
3 people found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015Vintage 2012 | character, it screams for a stew
Vintage 2012 | character, it screams for a stew
1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2021
The 2019 Chocolate Block underwent whole-berry ferment in concrete and stainless steel. It has a lifted bouquet of mint-tinged blackberry and raspberry fruit plus light licorice notes. The palate is grippy on the entry. A spicy and peppery Chocolate Block with just a little reduction toward the finish, which feels a little drier than usual (though a second bottle showed more flesh). (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2019 Chocolate Block underwent whole-berry ferment in concrete and stainless steel. It has a lifted bouquet of mint-tinged blackberry and raspberry fruit plus light licorice notes. The palate is grippy on the entry. A spicy and peppery Chocolate Block with just a little reduction toward the finish, which feels a little drier than usual (though a second bottle showed more flesh). (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2021)
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2021
Lovely bouquet of scents, very soft tannins, needs a bit of time to open up, a great ambassador of South African wines
Lovely bouquet of scents, very soft tannins, needs a bit of time to open up, a great ambassador of South African wines
1 person found it helpfulJun 30th, 2018
Not for me. Sweet edge and very fruit forward. Sorry!
Not for me. Sweet edge and very fruit forward. Sorry!
1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2017
Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
