Somek Estate Winery

Bik'at-HaNadiv Cabernet Franc Blend

8.912 ratings
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Zichron Yaacov, Israel
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carignan
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison, Onion, Beans & Peas
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R P
8.9

R had this 8 years ago

R had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2015
Gadi Karpel

89/100

89/100

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2015
Kobi Yedidovich

סוג של יין למאכלי דגים ונקניקים

סוג של יין למאכלי דגים ונקניקים

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2014
Uri Kogan

Uri had this 10 years ago

Uri had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 19th, 2014
Dennis Wilson

Pretty bracing but fun small family project to try from israel

Pretty bracing but fun small family project to try from israel

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2014
"Odedi"

What an awesome blend of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carignan.

Dark ruby in color with a deep purple rim.

Gorgeous on the nose with wild flowers, cherries, oak, currents, light vanilla, figs, black pepper, blueberries, spices and licorice.

Full-bodied and elegant.

Dry, spicy and fruity on the palate, with figs, cherries, black currants, blueberries, blackberries, oak, dirt, licorice and chocolate.

Long finish with nice, big, round tannins and black pepper.

Very nice, balanced, high quality wine. Will be even better in 3 to 5 years.
Aged for 24 months in French oak.

14% alcohol by volume.

What an awesome blend of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carignan.

Dark ruby in color with a deep purple rim.

Gorgeous on the nose with wild flowers, cherries, oak, currents, light vanilla, figs, black pepper, blueberries, spices and licorice.

Full-bodied and elegant.

Dry, spicy and fruity on the palate, with figs, cherries, black currants, blueberries, blackberries, oak, dirt, licorice and chocolate.

Long finish with nice, big, round tannins and black pepper.

Very nice, balanced, high quality wine. Will be even better in 3 to 5 years.
Aged for 24 months in French oak.

14% alcohol by volume.

Jan 2nd, 2016
Robert Rothfield

Best bottle from Israel ever? 15 yrs old and the wine is silky smooth with no hard edges yet very fresh with juicy blue fruits... a revalation !

Best bottle from Israel ever? 15 yrs old and the wine is silky smooth with no hard edges yet very fresh with juicy blue fruits... a revalation !

Dec 24th, 2019
Justin Calk

It’s ok

It’s ok

Jun 12th, 2018
Colin Winston

Remarkably supple and sophisticated. Subtle, slightly gamey nose with a whiff of white pepper. Medium bodied with resolved, but slightly dry, tannins that caress the palate. Manages to feel velvety and mature while still retaining admirable tannic structure. Perfect now. One of the best Israeli wines I've had!

Remarkably supple and sophisticated. Subtle, slightly gamey nose with a whiff of white pepper. Medium bodied with resolved, but slightly dry, tannins that caress the palate. Manages to feel velvety and mature while still retaining admirable tannic structure. Perfect now. One of the best Israeli wines I've had!

May 5th, 2016
Yair Raif

Yair had this 2 years ago

Yair had this 2 years ago

Dec 10th, 2021