Chocolate Block 6 l in GP - Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block 6 l in gift box from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape presents itself in the glass in dense purple. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which is evident in strong church windows at the edge of the glass. This South African cuvée shows wonderfully expressive notes of violets and plums in the glass. These are joined by hints of licorice and black cherry.

The Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 6 l in gift box impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine icon wine segment, this South African naturally enchants with the finest balance despite all dryness. Aroma does not necessarily need a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this punchy red wine is wonderfully dense. The final of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape, more precisely from Swartland, finally convinces with considerable reverberation.

Vinification of the Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 6 l in gift box

The powerful Chocolate Block 6 l in gift box from South Africa is a cuvée, pressed from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Viognier. After harvesting, the grapes arrive quickly at the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn into bottles.

Food recommendation for the Chocolate Block 6 l in gift box from Boekenhoutskloof

Drink this red wine from South Africa ideally tempered at 15 - 18°C as a companion to stuffed peppers, roasted calf's liver with apples, onions and balsamic vinegar sauce or duck breast with sugar snap peas.

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