Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend

9.0118 ratings

9.16 pro ratings

Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Duck, Salads & Greens

Top Notes For

9.2

2013

2013

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2016

Michael Kiselev

9.0

В названии все написано.

В названии все написано.

1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016

9.0

Fragrant with Black fruits, cloves and white pepper on the nose and a touch of meatiness. Medium finish. Probably deserved a few more years in the bottle. The alcohol makes its presence felt at the end of the not so long finish. Well integrated tannins albeit slightly low on acidity.

Fragrant with Black fruits, cloves and white pepper on the nose and a touch of meatiness. Medium finish. Probably deserved a few more years in the bottle. The alcohol makes its presence felt at the end of the not so long finish. Well integrated tannins albeit slightly low on acidity.

Mar 4th, 2016

Tobin Trevarthen

9.1

Served on Turkey Day. Went well with meal. Love the blend. Light fruit, yet peppery.

Served on Turkey Day. Went well with meal. Love the blend. Light fruit, yet peppery.

Nov 27th, 2015

9.1

Bold aroma followed by smooth dry earthy grapes. The taste follows with a nice tart hint of salt; kinda like the salty Baja Valle de Guadalupe.

Bold aroma followed by smooth dry earthy grapes. The taste follows with a nice tart hint of salt; kinda like the salty Baja Valle de Guadalupe.

Sep 30th, 2021

9.3

A smooth and creamy blend, if the smell of freshly cut grass was a taste. Like cutting the cigar right on time, no wipe. If wine was a beer.

A smooth and creamy blend, if the smell of freshly cut grass was a taste. Like cutting the cigar right on time, no wipe. If wine was a beer.

Sep 4th, 2020

9.1

One of my favorite South African wines around the mid $20’s. Earthy goodness

One of my favorite South African wines around the mid $20’s. Earthy goodness

Sep 9th, 2018

David Fernandez

8.9

Very remarkable red blend, earthy and some how light at the same time. Big nose and some lead pencil. Lots of fruit but yet balanced .

Very remarkable red blend, earthy and some how light at the same time. Big nose and some lead pencil. Lots of fruit but yet balanced .

Apr 13th, 2018

9.2

Jammy and delicious.

Jammy and delicious.

Jul 16th, 2017

9.0

Last dinner of ISSC-9 @ Grodan restaurang. Cacao

Last dinner of ISSC-9 @ Grodan restaurang. Cacao

Jun 9th, 2017