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2008 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block
Red Blend
- South Africa
- Western Cape
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Community Tasting Notes 59
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Wine Duke wrote: flawed
June 12, 2020 - Found this in my cellar today. About 4 years past it’s “drink by” date, but still very nice. Absolutely zero tannins left, but great nose of chocolate, tobacco and leather with a hint of red cherry. On palate, dark fruit with earthy tones, again the slight hint of chocolate. Despite the age, still took a few hours to develop (didn’t decant). Overall very happy. Went great with the steak I bought for the occasion.
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pacw808 wrote:
January 11, 2020 - Way past its prime. Sad
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Fraleigh wrote: 91 points
December 17, 2016 - Nice drinking time, cherry and chocolate
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lmerriner Likes this wine: 89 points
August 1, 2016 - Very big wine with an enormous bouquet in the glass. Lots of fruit, particularly cherry. Paired great with New York Strip steak, but would probably overpower subtler meals. Would have rated higher but the wine had bled through to the top of the cork. Surprised it hadn't gone bad, although it did have a touch of a bite that shouldn't have been there.
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dsilver wrote: 87 points
September 20, 2015 - Spice, raspberry, and smoke on the nose. No tannin; fruit and alcohol burn on palate
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2011, IWC Issue #155 (link)(Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Franschhoek) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/28/2010 (link) 88 points(Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block) Very dark red violet color; menthol, tart berry, blackberry, herbal nose; herbal, tart black fruit, pepper palate; medium-plus finish (69% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cinsault, 2% Viognier; 15 mos. in 2nd and 3rd year French oak)
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By Richard Jennings
2/6/2010 (link) 87 points(Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block) Very dark red violet color; spice, black cherry, berry, herbal nose; tight, black cherry, herbal, berry, tar, plum, black raspberry; medium-plus finish (69% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cinsault, 2% Viognier; 15 mos. in 2nd and 3rd year French oak)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Boekenhoutskloof
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation The Chocolate Block
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Western Cape
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Codes 089419759037, 6002039007665, 746925001189
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 361 (34%)
- Consumed 693 (66%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- VarietyRed Blend
- CountrySouth Africa
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