Assaf Winery
4 Seasons Pinotage
Kidmat Tzvi, Golan Heights, Galilee, Israel
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, currants, cloves, oak, light vanilla, earth, tobacco, licorice, spices, bitter herbs, bell pepper, vegetables and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, cherries, sweet raspberries, smoke, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, vegetables, earth, beef jerky, black tea and black pepper.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a nice Pinotage from Israel. Fruity with enough earthy notes to make it interesting. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity with a tangy ending and a great, soft mouthfeel.
Needs an hour to open up properly. Still young and will age nicely in the next 5 years.
A blend of 85% Pinotage and the rest are Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Grapes are grown at around 3,000 feet elevation, and aged for 17 months in oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
$40.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, currants, cloves, oak, light vanilla, earth, tobacco, licorice, spices, bitter herbs, bell pepper, vegetables and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, cherries, sweet raspberries, smoke, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, vegetables, earth, beef jerky, black tea and black pepper.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a nice Pinotage from Israel. Fruity with enough earthy notes to make it interesting. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity with a tangy ending and a great, soft mouthfeel.
Needs an hour to open up properly. Still young and will age nicely in the next 5 years.
A blend of 85% Pinotage and the rest are Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Grapes are grown at around 3,000 feet elevation, and aged for 17 months in oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
$40.
What a gorgeous color on this Israeli Pinotage. Dark ruby with medium intensity and a red rim.
Great nose of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, cranberries, cola, pomegranate, earth, vanilla, licorice, wildflowers, dirt, spices and black pepper.
Medium to full bodied and elegant, with high acidity and nice long legs.
Fruity, yet gentle on the palate with cherries, sour strawberries, vanilla, licorice, forest floor, pomegranate, blueberries and peppercorn.
Tart finish with tight, round tannins and black pepper.
This is a nice Unfiltered Pinotage blend with 15% Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Each varietal was aged separately in French oak barrels for 20 months and then blended together.
I had the 2010 a year ago which was awesome. This is a bit disappointing, too tart for my taste, but still good quality, smooth and elegant. I loved the color and the nose, but the palate, not so much.
14% alcohol by volume.
What a gorgeous color on this Israeli Pinotage. Dark ruby with medium intensity and a red rim.
Great nose of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, cranberries, cola, pomegranate, earth, vanilla, licorice, wildflowers, dirt, spices and black pepper.
Medium to full bodied and elegant, with high acidity and nice long legs.
Fruity, yet gentle on the palate with cherries, sour strawberries, vanilla, licorice, forest floor, pomegranate, blueberries and peppercorn.
Tart finish with tight, round tannins and black pepper.
This is a nice Unfiltered Pinotage blend with 15% Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Each varietal was aged separately in French oak barrels for 20 months and then blended together.
I had the 2010 a year ago which was awesome. This is a bit disappointing, too tart for my taste, but still good quality, smooth and elegant. I loved the color and the nose, but the palate, not so much.
14% alcohol by volume.
Ronnie had this 5 years ago
Ronnie had this 5 years ago
Dec 24th, 2018
