Yarden Katzrin Red 2007

Daniel Rogov-Golan Heights Winery, Katzrin, 2007: A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot, showing dark garnet to royal purple in color, reflecting its 18 months in oak with spicy and smoky oak and gently mouth-coating tannins all in fine balance with fruits. On first attack blackcurrants, blackberries and black cherries, those making way for notes of honey-sweetened chewing tobacco, roasted herbs and, on the super long finish with fruits and tannins rising comfortably, a generous hint of baking chocolate. Approachable and thoroughly enjoyable now but best 2013-2025. Score 93. K