Tzuba HaMetzuda Reserve 2007

Daniel Rogov- Tzuba, HaMetzuda, 2007: Showing even better than at barrel tastings. Dark garnet with purple and orange reflectios, a full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec (60%, 25% and 15% respectively. Full-bodied and concentrated, with still firm tannins and generous wood waiting to settle in but already showing balance and structure that bode well for the future. On first attack purple plums and notes of mocha, those yielding comfortably to an array of blackberry, cassis and orange peel, and on the long finish, notes of red cherries and red licorice. Long, generous and mouth-filling. Best from 2011-2015, perhaps longer. Score 92. K