Chocolate Block
The nose is intense with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco, espresso and subtle whiffs of perfume. The dark fruit character of the nose follows through onto a juicy palate with ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves,and liquorice. The mid-palate is focused, lithe and elegant with very fine, cocoa powdery tannins. The wine is medium bodied and very balanced.The finish is svelte, clean and dry, peppery and lingering, with hints of dried cranberry, tar, graphite and smoke.
South Africa
A wine nation built around the Cape's dramatic mountain landscape, celebrated for its own signature grape Pinotage as well as increasingly refined Chenin Blanc (the country's most-planted variety), Cabernet Sauvignon and cool-climate Pinot Noir from areas like Hemel-en-Aarde.
A peppered venison steak
Lamb koftas charred over an open flame
Smoky ribs off the barbecue
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