Barkan Vineyards
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
Galilee, Israel
Blackberry, black cherry, baking spice / serious late palate acid on a somewhat misaligned finish / but for $10-$15, this one beats expectations
Blackberry, black cherry, baking spice / serious late palate acid on a somewhat misaligned finish / but for $10-$15, this one beats expectations
Sep 23rd, 2019
I liked this one a lot for the price. It’s not over complex and doesn’t try to be. Simple but with a nice body and enough interesting qualities to more than justify $13. Easy crowd pleaser.
I liked this one a lot for the price. It’s not over complex and doesn’t try to be. Simple but with a nice body and enough interesting qualities to more than justify $13. Easy crowd pleaser.
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2018
Little on the nose, pyrazene and dark berries on the palate. Medium all through.
Little on the nose, pyrazene and dark berries on the palate. Medium all through.
1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2018
A simple Cabernet from Israel.
Fruit forward with black fruits and chocolate notes.
A good everyday wine and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
13.5% alcohol by volume. Kosher.
84 points.
$15.
A simple Cabernet from Israel.
Fruit forward with black fruits and chocolate notes.
A good everyday wine and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.
Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
13.5% alcohol by volume. Kosher.
84 points.
$15.
A test of ageing potential….and meh. Smooth but missing a bit of balance on the palate. And finish short to medium. Say medium. Good in situ
A test of ageing potential….and meh. Smooth but missing a bit of balance on the palate. And finish short to medium. Say medium. Good in situ
Mar 18th, 2024
Not bad, a bit strong alcohol taste at first and then a bit dry.
Not bad, a bit strong alcohol taste at first and then a bit dry.
Dec 24th, 2019Bought on a whim for Seder, not too tannin-y and very pleasant
Bought on a whim for Seder, not too tannin-y and very pleasant
Apr 30th, 2019