Drink.  Learn.  Laugh.  Repeat.

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 333,828 strong:

Register Today!

The Chocolate Block 2019 Wine Review

The Chocolate Block 2019

The Chocolate Block 2019

Swartland W.O., South Africa

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 1

  Add My Review


Price: $87.95

Drink: 2022-2026

Bottle size: 1500 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: The Chocolate Block

Agent: Univins and Spirits Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

The Chocolate Block 2019 is the patio party size (1500ml) of this juicy Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon red wine blend with a splash of Viognier. A classy and savoury, full-bodied red wine generous with dark plum, black currant, dried pink florals, licorice, ginger, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours juicy and supple on the palate. Good now, better in 2022.

Food pairings: meaty chili, game meats, hard cheese.

Best Beef Wine

This The Chocolate Block 2019 was reviewed on December 18, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2021  2018  2017  2016  2011 

  Add New Vintage

Pricing & Stock Information

StoreStock    
Highway 7 & Weston9 Add
Wellington & Muskoka6 Add
Eglinton & Laird4 Add
Queens Quay & Cooper Street4 Add
Big Bay Point & Yonge4 Add
See More Edit

If you liked the The Chocolate Block 2019, you might also like these wines:

Recipes for The Chocolate Block 2019

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

Wine of the Week

As featured on  

CTV Wine of the Week!

Poggio al Tesoro Red Wine
2021,
Bolgheri, Tuscany D.O.C. ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 333,828 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

  Best Books of the Year

Red, White & Drunk all over by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

  Best Books of the Year

Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

Insider tips on starting a wine cellar
From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources.   learn more  
Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award