Boekenhoutskloof
The Chocolate Block 3L
Shiraz/Syrah Blend from Swartland, South Africa
Bottle size:
3.0 L
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Boekenhoutskloof
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.
Description
The nose is dark, intense, and brooding, with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco, espresso, and subtle whiffs of perfume. On the palate, the dark fruit character follows through, revealing nuances of ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves, and licorice. The mid-palate is focused, supple, and elegant, with excellent, cocoa powdery tannins. The wine is medium-bodied, balanced with an earthy, layered character, covering the entire spectrum of berry fruit—from tart red plums to rich blue and blackberries. The finish is svelte, clean, and dry, peppery and lingering, with hints of dried cranberry, tar, graphite, and smoke.
Food Pairing
This versatile red pairs well with beef, lamb, game (deer, venison), and mushrooms.
