Boekenhoutskloof - The Chocolate Block Western Cape 2023 (750ml) Sparkling Rose Blend that range from black cherry

that range from black cherry

yet sweet entry with a subtle tannin structure all characteristics of the vintage

Region: San Antonio de las Minas

Varietal mouth-filling fleshy texture with big red berry and cherry fruit

Needs a year or two to open

Boekenhoutskloof - The Chocolate Block Western Cape 2023 (750ml) Sparkling Rose Blend that range from black cherryThe 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