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GHW single-vineyard blind-tasting

Wine-Route, Givatayim

Tasted October 9, 2013 by Yagil with 302 views

Flight 1 (3 notes)

Red
2009 Golan Heights Winery Merlot Yarden Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
87 points
pleasant, ready to drink, moderate tannins, lacks complexity.
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Red
2008 Golan Heights Winery Merlot Yarden Kela Vineyard Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
88 points
dark red-purple colour
strong dark quality fruits aroma with hints of vanilla oak
full body, still young and not so well harmonised, med-balance of tannins, bitterness and acidity, requires further 1-3 years of ageing, has good potential for becoming a very good wine, not outstanding.
Red
2008 Golan Heights Winery Merlot Yarden Odem Vineyard Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
88 points
dark red-purple
dense dry black fruits aroma with signs of secondary aromas
full bodied, rich bitterness, firm tannins, good acidity, dry black fruits, well balanced, good harmony, long bitter ending. ready to enjoy - though can age up to 4-6 more year more.

Flight 2 (3 notes)

Red
2009 Golan Heights Winery Syrah Yarden Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
88 points
Dark, red-purple
ripe blackberries aroma with notes of fresh leather and white-pepper.
full-bodied, firm tannins, good acidity, licorice, dark chocolate, med complexity, pleasant aftertaste.
Red
2008 Golan Heights Winery Syrah Yarden Tel Phares Vineyard Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
89 points
dark red-purple colour rich spicy smoky tobacco dark fruits aroma rich, full body, quality tannins, balanced acidity, good level of bitterness, nice harmony, good potential within 1-3 years.
Red
2008 Golan Heights Winery Syrah Yarden Avital Slopes Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
88 points
dark red-purple colour
rich dark-fresh-fruits spicy aroma with notes of eucalyptus, liquorice & pepper.
full body, still young but already with round tannins, too much oaky flavours aftertaste, not balanced enough yet, requires further 2-4 years of ageing, after which it'll be in its optimal drinking window for 4-6 years, at least.

Flight 3 (2 notes)

Red
2010 Golan Heights Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yarden Israel, Galilee
88 points
dark red-purple
intense fruity aroma and flavours, firm tannins, good acidity, good harmony, good complexity, enjoyable aftertaste.
Red
2009 Golan Heights Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Yarden El Rom Vineyard Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
91 points
dark red-purple
elegant fruity notes
full bodied, spft-firm tannins, good acidity, well balanced, long aftertaste.
high potential. should be further aged for min 2-4 years from now.

Flight 4 (1 note)

Red
2010 Golan Heights Winery Malbec Yarden Israel, Galilee, Golan Heights
90 points
dark red - purple
ripe red raspberries and blueberries aroma with light floral notes of violets,
smoked meat and oak-vanilla.
Full-bodied with lot of ripe fruits, soft tannins, med acidity, followed by roasted meat, vanilla and cloves flavours. lacks complexity though.
Pleasant soft & long elegant finish.
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