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Makom shel Basar restaurant, Neveh Tsedek, TLV

Tasted January 6, 2014 by Yagil with 322 views

Flight 1 (2 notes)

Red
2004 Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
93 points
colour: dark red-black
nose: noble ripe dark fruits with earthy leathery & truffles notes, also some liquorice and cedar hints
palate: full bodied, excellent acidity, ripe chalky tannins, great balance & harmony, ripe dark plums, eucalyptus & liquorice flavours, long finish.
Excellent!
Red
1998 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
95 points
dark red-brown color
excellent secondary & tertiary earthy fruity aromas
full body, silky tannins, savory flavors, optimal level of tannins & bitterness, balanced acidity, rich, opulence, complex, close to perfect, a real experience. Long aftertaste. A masterpiece of Ribera del Duero.
(after over two hours the wine started to fade out in the glass)
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Flight 2 (1 note)

Red
2004 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino Argentina, Mendoza
93 points
colour: dark red-purple
nose: intense red & dark fruits
palate: full bodied, smooth tannins, nice acidity, excellent balance & harmony, ripe fruits, med finish. Very enjoyable.

Flight 3 (1 note)

White - Sweet/Dessert
2005 Château Rieussec France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
93 points
colour: med yellow-gold colour
nose: sweet spice, floral, citrus, some pineapple
palate: full bodied, smooth, silky, nice acidity, great harmony and balance, tropical fruits flavours, vanilla, botrytis, honey, med finish.
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