Mature Israeli wines tasting

Maraboo restaurant
Tasted Tuesday, April 3, 2012 by Yagil with 371 views

Introduction

10 persons gathered to enjoy this evening: Orna & Ofer Kedar, Dov Drukier & Tamar, Sigal & Avi Freedman, Boris Gorin, Or & Shai, myself.

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 2005 Galil Mountain Yiron 89 Points

    Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

    dark red-purple
    quality secondary & tertiary aroma
    full body, fruity flavors, balanced tannins & bitterness, good harmony, value for money.

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  • 2006 Galil Mountain Meron 91 Points

    Israel, Galilee

    dark red-purple
    quality fruity-spicy aroma with hints of white pepper & licorice
    full body, lots of fruity flavors, mix of spices, balanced acidity, good level of tannins & bitterness, enjoyable and enduring.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

Flight 3 (2 Notes)

  • 2004 Golan Heights Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yarden El Rom Vineyard 89 Points

    Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights

    dark red-purple with amber rim
    odd aroma (during the first hours) of a cork wood, but not corky.
    full body, med balance, tannic, good level of acidity, med harmony. Only on the next day softens and becomes somewhat enjoyable.
    Below expectations for this wine, second bottle in a row.

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  • 2004 Golan Heights Winery Yarden Katzrin 93 Points

    Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights

    dark red-purple
    quality secondary & tertiary aromas of leather, ripe fruits and wet-earth
    savory flavors, full body, excellent balance & harmony, high quality wine. long aftertaste. Excellent wine.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

Closing

enjoyable wines with very pleasant company

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