The Chocolate Block Red Blend, South Africa

The nose is exceptionally perfumed with an abundance of complex red and dark berry fruit, violets and intense aromas of white pepper. Dark brooding fruit follows through onto a structured, opulent palate with notes of cardamom, cumin, cloves and black pepper. The midpalate is rich, textured and balanced with integrated acidity, cocoa powdery tannins and a definite cedarwood character derived from French oak. White pepper lingers on a smooth, lifted finish.

92pts Vinous     91pts Robert Parker

Blend: Syrah 69%, Grenache 13%, Cinsault 9%, Cabernet 8%, Viognier 1%.