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Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - Big, young Syrah dominated blend that needs a few hours to open. Deep, inky ruby red in the glass.

Powerful and evolving nose with wild smoked meat and earthy notes with oak, tobacco leaf, leather and a medley of ripe black fruit.

The palate shows a wine with structure and poise. Young, fine-grained and bitter tannins balance well with ripe acidity and potent alcohol.

Flavours can’t match the quality of the nose. earthy, bitter flavours.

Not a re-buy for me.

Drink 2022-2028

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  • Comment posted by KillerJones:

    3/3/2021 5:34:00 PM - From my limited experience, this wine takes so long to come around...but it really does deepen with strong flavors of menthol & rose petals!

    That being said, it treads a fine line between commercial & intellectual appeal - I mean, how much time have we left anyway?

    Thanks for the note.

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2018 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block

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