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Wine Rodeo - blind tasting
at Mor & Eyal
Tasted February 4, 2024 by Yagil with 39 views
Introduction
each participant had to bring a covered wine of
- min 5 years of age
- that cost at least NIS150
Flight 1 (1 note)
White
2011 Kruger-Rumpf Weißer Burgunder Trocken
90 points
pale gold
medium aromas and flavors intensity of mature lively tropical fruits, thick, oily, floral, mineral, dry, high acidity, med abv, med body, med complexity, med finish.
drink now.
medium aromas and flavors intensity of mature lively tropical fruits, thick, oily, floral, mineral, dry, high acidity, med abv, med body, med complexity, med finish.
drink now.
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Flight 2 (1 note)
Red
2005 Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Rioja Reserva
90 points
Tempranillo (90%), Graciano (10%)
Color: Red tile, very aged but still with good color intensity, clean, bright, medium-high layer, abundant tear and very slow fall that does not stain.
Nose: Medium intensity. Clean and frank. Fresh aromas of ripe red fruit, nuts (fresh almond), floral aromas (violets) and balsamic nuances. All of them combined with aromas of aging: bakery, cookie, spices, aroma of white chocolate, liqueur candy and also of aging in bottle, aroma of clean leather and complexity.
Palate: Intense. Good acidity (medium-high), round tannins. Balanced alcohol. Long.
Overall: A complex and elegant wine with a long finish. It is drinking well now, but it will continue to improve with age.
Color: Red tile, very aged but still with good color intensity, clean, bright, medium-high layer, abundant tear and very slow fall that does not stain.
Nose: Medium intensity. Clean and frank. Fresh aromas of ripe red fruit, nuts (fresh almond), floral aromas (violets) and balsamic nuances. All of them combined with aromas of aging: bakery, cookie, spices, aroma of white chocolate, liqueur candy and also of aging in bottle, aroma of clean leather and complexity.
Palate: Intense. Good acidity (medium-high), round tannins. Balanced alcohol. Long.
Overall: A complex and elegant wine with a long finish. It is drinking well now, but it will continue to improve with age.
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Flight 3 (1 note)
Flight 4 (1 note)
Red
2016 Yatir Barrel #80 (MSG)
88 points
Light purple in color with medium intensity.
Dry on the palate, young, mild complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with light wood spices coffee and bitter herbs.
Soft tannins on the finish. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
Dry on the palate, young, mild complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with light wood spices coffee and bitter herbs.
Soft tannins on the finish. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
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Flight 5 (1 note)
Red
2016 Assaf Winery Shiraz Caesarea
91 points
pale transparent ruby
med aromas & flavors intensity of red forest fruits, oak-vanilla, eucalyptus, licorice, white pepper, veggie spices, still developing,
dry, high acidity, med delicate velvety tannins, med abv, med body, elegant complexity, smoked meat notes, can drink now - suitable for 2-5 additional years of aging.
An elegant expression of the Golan Heights Syrah.
med aromas & flavors intensity of red forest fruits, oak-vanilla, eucalyptus, licorice, white pepper, veggie spices, still developing,
dry, high acidity, med delicate velvety tannins, med abv, med body, elegant complexity, smoked meat notes, can drink now - suitable for 2-5 additional years of aging.
An elegant expression of the Golan Heights Syrah.
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Flight 6 (1 note)
Red
2011 A. G. Afek Aroma
87 points
80% CS, 20% Merlot
solid wine
lacks complexity and style
too much aging in oak
typical Upper Galilee modern boutique winery wine
drink now
solid wine
lacks complexity and style
too much aging in oak
typical Upper Galilee modern boutique winery wine
drink now
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Flight 7 (1 note)
Red
2017 Sea Horse Syrah Wild Yeast Fermentation Bar Giora
90 points
Syrah from Bar-Giora vineyard, Judean Hills, Israel,
14 months in French barrels.
Organic vineyard and wild yeast fermentation.
Med+ aromas and flavors intensity of raspberry, flowers, leather, eucalyptus, pepper with spicy finish.
Medium body, medium tannins and acidity.
Solid and enjoyable. Drink now.
90
14 months in French barrels.
Organic vineyard and wild yeast fermentation.
Med+ aromas and flavors intensity of raspberry, flowers, leather, eucalyptus, pepper with spicy finish.
Medium body, medium tannins and acidity.
Solid and enjoyable. Drink now.
90
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Flight 8 (1 note)
Red
2013 Clos de Gat Cabernet Sauvignon Sycra
90 points
Round tannins, black fruits, blackberry, spices, leather, oak-vanilla, menthol, long aftertaste
drink now
drink now
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Flight 9 (1 note)
Flight 10 (1 note)
Red
2014 Recanati Special Reserve
91 points
Solid Israeli Bordeaux blend
The flagship of the winery
still fresh and alive
Black color full body Black fruits black pepper earth chocolate leather Velvet tannins long finish
The flagship of the winery
still fresh and alive
Black color full body Black fruits black pepper earth chocolate leather Velvet tannins long finish
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Flight 11 (1 note)
Flight 12 (1 note)
Red
2000 Segal's Cabernet Sauvignon Marom Galil
87 points
still drinkable but clearly over its drinking period
Flight 13 (1 note)
Red
2007 Arnaldo-Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano
92 points
Deep ruby red with a garnet hue.
Intense and complex aromas of black cherry, plum, licorice, tobacco, and leather.
Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
A powerful and elegant wine with great aging potential.
Aged for 30 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels.
Full-bodied and powerful, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Complex aromas of black cherry, plum, licorice, tobacco, and leather.
Still young and needs some time to age.
Requires 3-4 hours of aeration.
Intense and complex aromas of black cherry, plum, licorice, tobacco, and leather.
Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
A powerful and elegant wine with great aging potential.
Aged for 30 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels.
Full-bodied and powerful, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Complex aromas of black cherry, plum, licorice, tobacco, and leather.
Still young and needs some time to age.
Requires 3-4 hours of aeration.
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Closing
we tasted an eclectic range of mainly Israeli wines, with too much food.
It was a happy evening.