Amphorae
Makura Cabernet Sauvignon
Upper Galilee, Galilee, Israel
#AgedWineTuesday
Here's another beautiful wine from the Michel Rolland consulting collection.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Showing blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, alcohol, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, herbs and licorice.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Nicely aged with a beautiful nose, that I kept smelling on. Looks and feels much younger.
The alcohol is still noticeable, which surprised me a little.
I had this vintage before, and it seems like this 14 year old has reached its peak a year or two ago.
Feels like a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with a splash of Bordeaux.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 36 months.
15% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$55.
#AgedWineTuesday
Here's another beautiful wine from the Michel Rolland consulting collection.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Showing blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, alcohol, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, herbs and licorice.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Nicely aged with a beautiful nose, that I kept smelling on. Looks and feels much younger.
The alcohol is still noticeable, which surprised me a little.
I had this vintage before, and it seems like this 14 year old has reached its peak a year or two ago.
Feels like a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with a splash of Bordeaux.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 36 months.
15% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$55.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.
On the nose blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, eucalyptus, wild flowers, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and peppercorn.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, figs, plums, cooked cherries, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso and alcohol.
Long finish with round tannins, tangy raspberries and chili pepper.
This is a nice surprise. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and round.
Good by itself or with food. Loved the nose on this 14 year old.
I had this vintage a few years ago, and it seems like it is on the decline now, so drink up.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.
Had it blind and called Cabernet based Bordeaux blend, but it's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 36 months.
92 points.
15% alcohol by volume.
$70 (current vintage).
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.
On the nose blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, eucalyptus, wild flowers, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, dark coffee and peppercorn.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, figs, plums, cooked cherries, coffee, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso and alcohol.
Long finish with round tannins, tangy raspberries and chili pepper.
This is a nice surprise. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and round.
Good by itself or with food. Loved the nose on this 14 year old.
I had this vintage a few years ago, and it seems like it is on the decline now, so drink up.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.
Had it blind and called Cabernet based Bordeaux blend, but it's 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 36 months.
92 points.
15% alcohol by volume.
$70 (current vintage).
This Friday, for my Cabernet fix I chose a wonderful wine from Israel.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
On the nose, blackberries, blueberries, plums, cherries, oak, currants, licorice, earth, chocolates, light vanilla and white pepper.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity, smooth and elegant, with great legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with cherries, currants, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, oak, cocoa, cedar, cloves and black pepper.
Long finish with big, full, firm tannins and peppercorn.
This is a great Israeli red wine. Well balanced and smooth with great complexity. Shows power and richness from nose to palate.
Not as good as the 2008 vintage, and needs some more bottle time, but still, one of the best Israeli wines I've had.
These 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are aged for 36 months in French oak barrels. Only 65,000 bottles were produced annually from this Winery.
This is just delicious.
15% alcohol by volume.
This Friday, for my Cabernet fix I chose a wonderful wine from Israel.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
On the nose, blackberries, blueberries, plums, cherries, oak, currants, licorice, earth, chocolates, light vanilla and white pepper.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity, smooth and elegant, with great legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with cherries, currants, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, oak, cocoa, cedar, cloves and black pepper.
Long finish with big, full, firm tannins and peppercorn.
This is a great Israeli red wine. Well balanced and smooth with great complexity. Shows power and richness from nose to palate.
Not as good as the 2008 vintage, and needs some more bottle time, but still, one of the best Israeli wines I've had.
These 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are aged for 36 months in French oak barrels. Only 65,000 bottles were produced annually from this Winery.
This is just delicious.
15% alcohol by volume.
For my 1000th review, here on Delectable, I choose this awesome Israeli Cabernet to celebrate with you guys.
Gorgeous color of dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Wonderful nose of cherries, blueberries, blackberries, figs, plums, coke, earth, licorice, tar, chocolates, vanilla and black pepper.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cherries, vanilla, plums, earth, cranberries, forest floor, dark chocolates, cola, cloves, dry meats and peppercorn.
Full-bodied and round, smooth and elegant with medium acidity and great looking legs.
Long finish with round tannins and black pepper.
An excellent wine. Great by itself or with grilled Meats.
Aged in New French Oak barrels for 36 months. Grapes are hand picked from the Golan Heights Appellation.
15% alcohol by volume.
For my 1000th review, here on Delectable, I choose this awesome Israeli Cabernet to celebrate with you guys.
Gorgeous color of dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Wonderful nose of cherries, blueberries, blackberries, figs, plums, coke, earth, licorice, tar, chocolates, vanilla and black pepper.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, cherries, vanilla, plums, earth, cranberries, forest floor, dark chocolates, cola, cloves, dry meats and peppercorn.
Full-bodied and round, smooth and elegant with medium acidity and great looking legs.
Long finish with round tannins and black pepper.
An excellent wine. Great by itself or with grilled Meats.
Aged in New French Oak barrels for 36 months. Grapes are hand picked from the Golan Heights Appellation.
15% alcohol by volume.
Oh, Wow! What a gorgeous Cabernet we have this evening.
Dark ruby in color with a burgundy rim. Really, a gorgeous color.
Beautiful on the nose with blackberries, plums, currants, figs, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, sweet cherries and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with high acidity. Balanced, smooth and elegant with great legs.
Fruity on the palate with some tartness, and cherries, cranberries, black currants, wood, earth, cloves, licorice and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and spices.
What an awesome wine this is. Balanced and complex, smooth and elegant. So enjoyable by itself. It's like eating candy.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, aged for 36 months in French oak barrels, and then one additional deer in the bottle. The renowned International, wine consultant, Michel Rolland consulted and signed the bottles.
15% alcohol by volume.
Oh, Wow! What a gorgeous Cabernet we have this evening.
Dark ruby in color with a burgundy rim. Really, a gorgeous color.
Beautiful on the nose with blackberries, plums, currants, figs, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, sweet cherries and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with high acidity. Balanced, smooth and elegant with great legs.
Fruity on the palate with some tartness, and cherries, cranberries, black currants, wood, earth, cloves, licorice and peppercorn.
Long finish with round tannins and spices.
What an awesome wine this is. Balanced and complex, smooth and elegant. So enjoyable by itself. It's like eating candy.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, aged for 36 months in French oak barrels, and then one additional deer in the bottle. The renowned International, wine consultant, Michel Rolland consulted and signed the bottles.
15% alcohol by volume.
This blend of CS, Merlot and Syrah aged beautifully. Tanins are super soft and velvety. A full body, thick and powerful red, powerful nose and aftertaste. Acidity and sweetness balanced perfectly.
This blend of CS, Merlot and Syrah aged beautifully. Tanins are super soft and velvety. A full body, thick and powerful red, powerful nose and aftertaste. Acidity and sweetness balanced perfectly.
Oct 25th, 2024Bombastic but balanced. Powerful nose. Brilliant dark color, long aftertaste.
Bombastic but balanced. Powerful nose. Brilliant dark color, long aftertaste.
Mar 6th, 2021Сладкий концентрированный аромат: ликёр из черных ягод, чернослив в шоколаде. При этом видна усталость, присутствуют заметные тона окисления: красное яблоко, творожно-сырные нюансы (фета). Массивное, неуклюжее тело. Вкус сладкий, много корицы, какао. Хорошие зрелые танины, явный недостаток кислотности. Вино "заряженное на успех". 16-/20
Сладкий концентрированный аромат: ликёр из черных ягод, чернослив в шоколаде. При этом видна усталость, присутствуют заметные тона окисления: красное яблоко, творожно-сырные нюансы (фета). Массивное, неуклюжее тело. Вкус сладкий, много корицы, какао. Хорошие зрелые танины, явный недостаток кислотности. Вино "заряженное на успех". 16-/20
Jun 27th, 2016