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Reviews by
Gavriel(69)
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 Chateau Malmaison Moulis-en-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
Vintage 2001
Excellent Bordeaux but not as good as the 2000 vintage. Deep ruby red, medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and on the nose and palate wild berries, cassisanda hint of spices.
 Chateau Malmaison Moulis en Medoc
Vintage 2000
One of the best Bordeaux wines from Moulis. Full-bodied, with still firm tannins, but those well balanced by wood, acidity and fruit. A generous band of blackcurrant, plum and smoke on the first attack, the fruits holding throughout and the smoke yielding nicely to sweet cedar, Oriental spices and a hint of green olives. This should age untill at least 2012 maybe longer.
 Carmel Limited Edition
Vintage 2004
Showing soft tannins and generous wood, those in fine balance with currant, blackberry and black cherry fruits, all melding together in gentle ways with light hints of pepper, anise and cigar box aromas and flavors. Round and caressing, elegant and long. Best 2009-2013, perhaps longer.
Carmel Ben Zimra Merlot
Vintage 2004
Garnet towards royal purple in color, ripe, round and polished, and showing fine balance and focus to highlight its dark plum, blueberry and dusky spice flavors. Finishes with hints of oak and red bell peppers.
Carmel Kayoumi Shiraz
Vintage 2004
Full-bodied, intense and concentrated, with soft tannins integrating nicely and showing layer after layer of spicy oak, smoked meat and tar, those highlighting red berries, black cherries and licorice.
Carmel Zarit Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2004
Deep garnet towards royal purple, reflecting its 15 months in oak with judicious oak, solid tannins that are integrating nicely and finely tuned balance between wood, tannins and fruits. Opens with currants and dusty oak, those going to spices and blackberries, and from first sip to last hints of vanilla, freshly cut tobacco leaves and a hint of mint.
Carmel Kayoumi Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2004
Dark, almost impenetrable purple in color, with generous firm tannins and smoky wood both needing time to come together with currant, blackberry, plum and mineral aromas and flavors, those showing hints of Mediterranean herbs and light Oriental spices.
Carmel Shaal Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
Vintage 2005
Medium- to full-bodied, with generous sweetness set off by fine balancing acidity. On the nose generous litchis, those complemented nicely by summer fruits, and a hint of rosewater.
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2003
Deep garnet towards royal purple, full-bodied, with generous soft tannins, and gentle spicy and vanilla oak. Opens with blackberries and black cherries, those moving to blackcurrants, hints of Oriental spices and, on the long finish a hint of dark chocolate.
Yarden Noble Semillon
Vintage 2004
Golden in color, with fine concentration and balance and developing deep honeyed spices. On the nose and palate dried apricots, orange peel, toasty oak, and tropical fruits that come in towards the long caressing finish.
Yarden Pinot Noir
Vintage 2003
Dark cherry towards garnet in color, medium to full-bodied, with soft tannins and an undercurrent of spicy oak, and showing a tempting array of blackberry, black cherry and cassis fruits, those with a long floral and light mineral-earthy finish.
Yarden Chardonnay Odem
Vintage 2004
Rich and complex, full-bodied and creamy, with ripe apricot, citrus and pear fruits backed up nicely by an appealing spicy note. Generous but not offensive oak here.
Yarden Viognier
Vintage 2004
Round, ripe and lightly floral, with the classic litchi, apricot and lime aromas and flavors of the variety, those set off nicely by hints of coconut, a gentle spiciness and just the right amount of acidity to add liveliness and balance.
Yarden Merlot
Vintage 2003
Soft, smooth and polished, shows tempting ripe cherry and currant fruits, those supported nicely by layers of Mediterranean herbs, vanilla and light hints of smoky oak.
Yarden Syrah
Vintage 2003
Supple, with fresh and appealing sweet berry and vanilla flavors as well as peach pits, spring flowers and light earthiness. Look for a hint of tar on the moderately long finish.
Herzog Special Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2003
Medium-dark garnet towards royal purple, medium- to full-bodied with a velvety style that opens with hints of coffee and white pepper, those yielding nicely to blackberry, raspberry and currant fruits that linger beautifully on the long fruity finish.
Herzog Special Reserve Russian River Chardonnay
Vintage 2004
Full-bodied with well focused acidity. Golden straw colored, with pear, citrus, hazelnut and orange blossom aromas on the long finish.
Herzog Special Edition Warnecke Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2003
Medium- to full-bodied, a seductive wine with generous vanilla and espresso coffee that comes through a rich core of currant, blackberry and black cherry fruits. Generous tannins in fine balance with wood and fruits.
Galil Mountain Yiron
Vintage 2003
Dark royal purple, with firm but nicely integrating tannins, judicious wood and layers of spicy currant, anise, tar and cedary oak aromas and flavors blending nicely on the long finish.
Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay
Vintage 2003
Rich, ripe, concentrated and complex with generous layers of figs, tangerines, summer fruits and hazelnuts. Generous but not imposing oak on the finish makes it especially elegant as does a hint of butterscotch that comes in on the long finish.
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