The Chocolate Block 2021

The Chocolate Block is a premium red wine produced by Boekenhoutskloof, a South African winery. The 2021 vintage is a blend of 74% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Viognier, aged for 14 months in a combination of Stockinger foudre and older French oak. The wine is known for its complex aromas of fresh red fruits, spicy potpourri, plum skin, dark cherry, and dusty flowers, with a medium to full body and a firm tannic edge. It has received high ratings from wine critics, including 92+ points from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate and 91 points from James Suckling. Boekenhoutskloof is headquartered in South Africa and owns The Chocolate Block brand.