Listen "Episode 200 - The creator of ‘The Chocolate Block’, Marc Kent"
Episode Synopsis
In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. It is one of South Africa’s most celebrated and successful premium wines, ‘The Chocolate Block’, a red blend led by Syrah, that changes every year according to the vintage, and has evolved with the times. David meets its creator, Marc Kent at Boekenhoutskloof, in Franschhoek, to hear the story of its success.
Medal winners featured, all gold medal winners:
Vilafonté Series M 2019
Constantia Glen Two 2022
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Warwick Estate The Blue Lady 2020
Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2020
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Medal winners featured, all gold medal winners:
Vilafonté Series M 2019
Constantia Glen Two 2022
Spier 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Warwick Estate The Blue Lady 2020
Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2020
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