Had this late into the evening, so our pallettes weren’t exactly fresh, but it was excellent, and still at its peak. Drink now (or in the next year or two)
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A classic blend of all 5 red Bordeaux varieties with 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc aged 15 months in french oak barrels. Dark, almost impenetrable garnet toward purple with on the nose crushed ripe forest fruits, tobacco, loamy dirt, toasted oak and light yet noticeable touches of Brett. Full-bodied with on the palate layers of complex flavors among which forest berries, wet dirt, earthy minerals, tobacco, black pepper, with notes of vanilla complemented by dark chocolate and silky tannins that linger on the long and mouth-filling finish. I'd have opened a second and perhaps even a third bottle if I could. Will stick around for another 4-5 years, maybe more.
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Rogov's top 10 - 2010 (Wine Route Tel Aviv): The first bottle was corky, so we opened a second one, right poured to the glasses. The wine was closed and didn’t give much. Ripe fruits, full bodied, not completely balanced. This should be a great wine, although I couldn't get a good impression (49$).
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3/25/2024 - mschechter wrote: 91 Points
Had this late into the evening, so our pallettes weren’t exactly fresh, but it was excellent, and still at its peak. Drink now (or in the next year or two)
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7/23/2021 - mschechter wrote: 91 Points
Very good, still has time left - drink for another couple of years.
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8/15/2016 - mclanew wrote: 88 Points
Well made Cabernet with flavours of black fruit, pencil, grilled meats and oak. Nice entry but a little flat in the mid palate. Long finish.
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12/5/2015 - Isaac C Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious wine, full bodied, dark fruits, excellent Bordeaux style.
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6/21/2013 - Gabriel Geller Likes this wine: 93 Points
A classic blend of all 5 red Bordeaux varieties with 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc aged 15 months in french oak barrels. Dark, almost impenetrable garnet toward purple with on the nose crushed ripe forest fruits, tobacco, loamy dirt, toasted oak and light yet noticeable touches of Brett. Full-bodied with on the palate layers of complex flavors among which forest berries, wet dirt, earthy minerals, tobacco, black pepper, with notes of vanilla complemented by dark chocolate and silky tannins that linger on the long and mouth-filling finish. I'd have opened a second and perhaps even a third bottle if I could. Will stick around for another 4-5 years, maybe more.
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7/9/2012 - grapemaven wrote: 88 Points
Needs a few years of cellaring. P.S. Much improved after being vacuum sealed for 3 days. 90+
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2/1/2011 - madia wrote: 89 Points
Rogov's top 10 - 2010 (Wine Route Tel Aviv): The first bottle was corky, so we opened a second one, right poured to the glasses. The wine was closed and didn’t give much. Ripe fruits, full bodied, not completely balanced. This should be a great wine, although I couldn't get a good impression (49$).
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8/26/2010 - Yagil wrote: 89 Points
still a young wine that can age further.
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