An intense, muscular wine, this blend of primarily Syrah and Grenache tastes deep and dark, with, yes, a dark chocolate note in its long, forceful finish. Thankfully, there is no hint of rubbery band-aid of the sort that mars so many South African reds, just powerful, concentrated fruit flavors, enhanced by echoes of tar and grilled meat. The wine should soften with a few years of cellaring, in which case it will merit a 90+ score,
