Community Tasting Notes 7

• presterjohn wrote:

  March 30, 2015 - Lovely rich old warm fruit, not much definition but very gulpable. Like a Grenache rich southern rhone. Past it in an enjoyable way

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• presterjohn wrote:

  September 28, 2014 - woody old fruit, sl smokey, lovely texture, rambling tannins. seems ready but will probably go on for a while.

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• Oh Dae-su wrote: 87 points

  July 10, 2011 - In my glass I can see a very dark and almost thick black-red soup. Not the strongest sunbeam can penetrate the transparent goblet. The fragrances I can fetch are very earthy, rather warm, slightly chocolaty and full of dried fruits like plums and cherries. I guess I can already sense a bit too much alcohol as well. The taste is very strong, full bodied and dense. I can get flavours of stressed and sweet’ish plums and cherries. Further more almost a bit of dark berry marmalade, a potpourri of dried fruits, medium vanilla, hints of smoke, some earthiness and a decent proportion of regional spices. Unfortunately the high alcohol can’t be disguised anymore, although only 14% are indicated on the bottle. Overall this wine appears to have a very warm character. For me it is a bit too sweet, streamlined and “modern” in its own way. I think you can't compare it with grand cuvee of Chateau Musar. From my point of view Chateau Musar was and is a totally different story. By far not that influenced by modern trends and standards like this Chateau Kefraya blend. Nevertheless a pretty enjoyable wine with plenty of power and strength! The typicity appears to be pretty much Middle-Eastern as well. About the drinkability: Don’t worry, there is still enough power in the bottle. But I can't see any reason to hold it either. One last advice: Beware! A lot of depot will be in the bottle!

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• Oh Dae-su wrote: 86 points

  May 16, 2010 - Rather strong, full bodied, different fruit flavours, some mud, some earth and a bit of dark berry marmelade. For me a bit too modern and a bit too alcoholic. I think you can't compare it with Chateau Musar. Surley you get plenty of power and strengh for your money. Nevertheless a pretty enjoyable wine. Beware a lot of depot in the bottle.

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• Barberolo wrote:

  February 15, 2007 - dark red/purple opaque, nose of currant, plum with cedar, rose, tobacco, gravel and dirt aromatics, smooth entry with fresh currant/cherry fruit, med bodied with smooth texture and med- acidity, medium tannins are slightly grainy and dusty, long finish. impressive bottle with structure to age and nice complexity. spices and acidity will pair well with food. pork, lamb, mediterranean food. 2RG (???, 20.00)

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2000
• Type Red
• Producer Château Kefraya
• Varietal Red Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Lebanon
• Region Bekaa Valley
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation n/a
• UPC Code 281004211004

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• In Cellars 22 (20%)
• Consumed 88 (80%)

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