{"title":"The Chocolate Block - 20th Vintage","description":"\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Chocolate Block is hardly new to wine lovers on either side of the Equator, but we always enjoy the arrival, launch, and first tasting, of every new vintage. Perhaps the most famous and well-regarded of South African reds, the wine is a seamless blend of Southern French red varietals with a tiny splash of Viognier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chocolateblock2021","title":"2021 The Chocolate Block","description":"\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eSyrah \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eCinsault \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003ewere matured in a combination of seasoned 2,500L French oak foudres and barriques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eGrenache \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003ewas matured in seasoned 600L demi-muids. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e was the only component aged in new French oak barriques. The elevage ranged between 12-14 months, depending on component and vineyard parcel. The fifth? A little splash of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eViognier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eSyrah is the predominant variety and makes up 74% of the blend. The Grenache from bush vines on Porseleinberg is the quiet superstar of the blend, offering pure fruit brightness and texture. The extended hang times allowed for elegant Swartland Cabernet Sauvignon. The Viognier lifts the aromatics to great effect.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eBy any measure, this is a showstopper of a wine! Intense blackberry, bramble, and lavender aromas. A powerful palate, with a lush compote of blueberries, ripe plums, blackcurrants and cherries. Cacao-powdery tannins, add texture and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e Syrah (74%), Grenache (10%), Cinsault (8%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), Viognier (1%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards: \u003c\/strong\u003e93 Points - Tim Atkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caviste","offers":[{"title":"75cl","offer_id":40177812275282,"sku":"BK0221RA","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Six Bottle Offer","offer_id":40178161582162,"sku":"Chocolate-6","price":132.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1301\/5265\/products\/Chocolate_Block_0f7741bd-345b-44b6-ba42-e8ced671bb2b.jpg?v=1664956818"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1301\/5265\/collections\/Chocolate_Block_Vineyard.jpg?v=1665313685","url":"https:\/\/caviste.myshopify.com\/collections\/the-chocolate-block-20th-vintage-release\/15-30.oembed","provider":"Archive: Caviste - Old Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}