Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend

9.0184 ratings
8.917 pro ratings
Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Duck, Salads & Greens
Top Notes For
Scott Rowe

My first South African wine!!
2012 5 way blend of 70 Syrah, 13 CS, 10 Grenache Noir, 6 Cinsault, 1 Viognier.
Big, just kept evolving for hours.

My first South African wine!!
2012 5 way blend of 70 Syrah, 13 CS, 10 Grenache Noir, 6 Cinsault, 1 Viognier.
Big, just kept evolving for hours.

3 people found it helpfulMar 28th, 2015
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2012 | character, it screams for a stew

Vintage 2012 | character, it screams for a stew

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2021
Vasily Storozhuk

Chocolate smell and too strong taste - does not become softer with time. Too strong for me - i hardly may find any food which may go with it.

Chocolate smell and too strong taste - does not become softer with time. Too strong for me - i hardly may find any food which may go with it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2016
Steve Dummer

Tasted at Swig before Xmas - standout wine under £20

Tasted at Swig before Xmas - standout wine under £20

1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2014
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2012 - powerfull wine, leather, good cab sauv blend

Vintage 2012 - powerfull wine, leather, good cab sauv blend

Nov 26th, 2016
April Yap-Hennig

Wine writer SacredDrop.com

9.0

Big, jammy but balanced. Coffee, toffee, dark berries. Fascinating wine.

Big, jammy but balanced. Coffee, toffee, dark berries. Fascinating wine.

Apr 21st, 2016
Alexandre Calvi

2012 rich and opulent, ripe dark fruit with nice baking spices

2012 rich and opulent, ripe dark fruit with nice baking spices

May 17th, 2015
Bernadette Nocella

Aged 10 years brought back from Norway in 2014. Deliciously deep full bodied. A little jammy.

Aged 10 years brought back from Norway in 2014. Deliciously deep full bodied. A little jammy.

Jan 2nd, 2022
Andreas Isler

Mit Christof in QN Bar

Mit Christof in QN Bar

Jul 12th, 2018
Peter Coulthard

An enjoyable red to drink. Spicy peppery notes with a rich smooth finish.

An enjoyable red to drink. Spicy peppery notes with a rich smooth finish.

Jan 21st, 2018