Boekenhoutskloof - The Chocolate Block Western Cape 2023 (750ml) Chile Chile Sauvignon Blanc

Boekenhoutskloof - The Chocolate Block Western Cape 2023 (750ml) Chile Chile Sauvignon BlancThe 2023 Swartland growing season witnessed below average rainfall, ultimately resulting in a challenging vintage. Late December rains brought mild relief, the vines however, remained immensely stressed due to minimal soil moisture. These tricky conditions inevitably saw the vineyards raising small canopies and carrying low yields. Interestingly (and a great blessing), this vintage did not experience the usual December and January heatwaves, leading

and their 2022 shows why

The juice is then racked off into new

the vines were planted between 2006 and 2008 and are equipped with drip irrigation

full-bodied wine with flavors of dark berries and spice

it finishes quite seamlessly

fruity with floral notes and hints of melon and lemon

The nose brings scents of candied cherry

legumes and chicken soup

The juice is then fermented for 25 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 6 hours

beef or strong cheeses and even fish dishes

clear fruit at the end

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