2010 Somek Bik'at HaNadiv

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  4/1/2018 - niloc36 wrote: 93 Points

  This is the highest rating I’ve ever given an Israeli wine, and I have drunk hundreds of them. Although the grapes are grown in the torrid central plain near Zicron Yaacov, this is not an oover-the-top, hit you in the face Aussie Shiraz or Napa Cab. It’s certainly well structured and muscular, but what really comes across is a complex, elegant style missing in so many Israeli wines. The tannins are nicely evolved, but they still hold the wine together. Exceptionally smooth mouthfeel, long finish, and a wealth of dark fruit. Elegant and classic, I’d have mistaken it blind for a fully mature right bank Bordeaux from a good year. Purchased at the Winery for a out $30.00; at that price it’s good value. Not kosher but certified vegan. Probably at its peak now, will probably keep for a few more years.

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  3/13/2017 - KPB wrote: 89 Points

  From an exceptionally hot vintage, this Bordeaux blend is dominated by Cabernet Franc with some added Petit Verdot and Carrignan. Seemed like a chinon, so I guess the CF was the main story, with a nose showing black cherry fruit, leather, toffee. Seems a bit severe on the palate, finish was a little short, hints of bell pepper. Quite a good wine for near term consumption with broiled or roasted beef.

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  12/16/2016 - Yagil wrote: 90 Points

  Somek winery (Somek winery, Zichron Yaacov): CF 50%, PV 30%, Carignan 20%
  24 month in French oak-barrel, 1/3 new
  dark transparent red-purple
  delicate dark fruits nose with "green bell-pepper" notes
  rich dark fruits flavours with intense spice tones, firm tannins, well balanced & harmonised, excellent structure, fine complexity, spicy, quality finish & aftertaste
  drink now or during the next 4 years

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