balanced by lively acidity and a quiet undercurrent of minerality
the taste of Jerez’s warm evenings bottled with a smile
The palate glides effortlessly: smooth
and utterly unforgettable
The palate is full-bodied and richly fruited
2024 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof Gift Boxes balanced by lively acidity andDark Alchemy This is one of South Africas modern wine icons, a Syrah led Swartland blend that combines cult status with genuine vineyard pedigree. It opens with blueberry, blackberry and black cherry compote, then gathers redcurrant, violet, cedar and tobacco, with liquorice, clove, nutmeg and a dark earthy note underneath. Generous but never overblown, it has the polish of a famous bottle and the wild, savoury detail of the Swartland. The palate is