Trying to find this wine: Chocolate Box (Australian Shiraz)

yeahimhere · 30-09-2015 9:25am #1

If anyone could help me I'd be really appreciative! I'm trying to find a stockist for the below wine - Chocolate Box. It's an Australian Shiraz and absolutely lovely. I tried a few wine shops in Dublin City Centre but no joy, one mentioned that Dunnes actually stocked it for a bit but didn't see it there either.

Anyone know where I may pick it up in either Dublin centre, Meath or Louth?

I can order a few bottles online if needed, but I'm hosting a dinner this weekend that I'd like it for.

gaz wac · 30-09-2015 9:33am

I just checked on line in McHughes Killbarack and Justdevine in Portmarnock as they always have anything im looking for but neither of them sell it. Also all google searches point to the UK ....sorry...hope you get sorted. Cheers

yeahimhere · 30-09-2015 10:15am

I didn't think it'd be as tough! I originally picked it up in a small off-licence in Rathmines so thought it may be easy enough found now. I think I only really want it now because I'm finding it so elusive!

Anyone tried Chocolate Block? Was recommended as similar....although twice the price and I tend not be be such a fan of South African wines.

the beer revolu · 30-09-2015 3:43pm

yeahimhere wrote: »

I didn't think it'd be as tough! I originally picked it up in a small off-licence in Rathmines so thought it may be easy enough found now. I think I only really want it now because I'm finding it so elusive!

Anyone tried Chocolate Block? Was recommended as similar....although twice the price and I tend not be be such a fan of South African wines.

The Chocolate Block is an amazing wine, particularly with a bit of bottle ageing .

Bigcheeze · 30-09-2015 4:00pm

Il panorama cafe in Portmarnock sell this wine. The also have a cafe in Howth so possibly sell it there too.

The Hill Billy · 30-09-2015 4:02pm

yeahimhere wrote: »

If anyone could help me I'd be really appreciative! I'm trying to find a stockist for the below wine - Chocolate Box. It's an Australian Shiraz and absolutely lovely. I tried a few wine shops in Dublin City Centre but no joy, one mentioned that Dunnes actually stocked it for a bit but didn't see it there either.

Anyone know where I may pick it up in either Dublin centre, Meath or Louth?

I can order a few bottles online if needed, but I'm hosting a dinner this weekend that I'd like it for.

I've see this in Red Island wine in Skerries. Not 100% sure if they still stock it, but you could give them a call on +35318494032 or email them at info@redislandwine.com.

NCS · 30-09-2015 11:18pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

The Chocolate Block is an amazing wine, particularly with a bit of bottle ageing .

+1 I try to get at least one bottle every time I head north. One of only a handful of South African wines I've ever liked and definitely worth the price!

01-10-2015 11:04am

Dunnes used to sell it briefly, was €18. Then one day it was reduced to €10 to clear stock and it was never seen again unfortunately. The shiraz was amazing. You could probably get it online.