The Chocolate Block Magnum 1.5L

150cl bottle.

I used to work for Oddbins and remember opening the box of the very first vintage of this wine, when it was made from only 15 barrels. The case was impressive – shaped like a bar of Chocolate in a beautiful brown cardboard package. It felt like something out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. These magnums are wonderful gifts and look great at the dinner table.

The nose is rich and intense with its abundance of black- and blueberry fruit, ripe brambles, and notes of black olives, perfume and dust. Whiffs of white pepper and coriander seed add to the complexity. The bright dark berries of the nose follow through onto a juicy, abundant palate with classic red liquorice and fresh cherry flavours. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with a broad, weighty midpalate, yet the mouthfeel is smooth, gentle. Lively acidity and svelte, velvety tannins are balanced and add to the elegance, focus and energy of the wine. Hints of cherry tobacco and exotic spice linger on a pure, dry finish.