Boekenhoutskloof - The Chocolate Block Western Cape 2023 (750ml) Germany Drink 2026 - 2045 —

Drink 2026 - 2045 — Jeff Porter

Traditionally the soil produces garnet red wines recognizable by their finesse

invigorating mouthfeel

but in my opinion

Producer Roots Wine Company

Boekenhoutskloof - The Chocolate Block Western Cape 2023 (750ml) Germany Drink 2026 - 2045 —The 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