ON-129353 BC-224774 QC-10703412

The Chocolate Block 2015, Wo Swartland

Red Blend Red Blend
Swartland, South Africa

$39.95 (129353)

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91 pts
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November 25, 2017

Critic Reviews (5)

Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Once a cult classic, now an icon and never failing in its unwavering Marc Kent indiscretion, this is the Chocolate...

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Nadia  Fournier
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Nadia Fournier

Chocolate Block is back in strength by 2015. The grapes - Syrah (71%), Black Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Now bearing the scorched earth, swarthy character of Swartland fruit, the Chocolate Block has undergone a significant...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

As advertised, there is indeed some roasted coffee bean/chocolate here, but it does not dominate the fruit, which...

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Bill Zacharkiw
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Bill Zacharkiw

Much cleaner and fresher than I remember it being. Juicy with nicely layered tannins. Oak is way in the background...

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Ross Richardson
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