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Golan Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Golan Heights Winery Year: 2003 Type: Red Country: Israel (Upper Galilee) Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Note: Aged for 6 months in American oak barrels. Alcohol: 13.5% Mevushal: No Date Reviewed: 11/9/06
Color: 2.5 (of 3) Note: A heavy, dark ruby color that looks rich and full-bodied.
Aroma: 6 (of 7) Note: Filled with aroma's of ripe berries with blackberry, currants and plums. There's also a slight hint of oak that reminds me I should do a Head-to-Head with a Golan and a Yarden. They're both from Golan Heights Winery and made from the same grapes but the Golan is aged in oak for a shorter time so it would be interesting to see the effect of the oak side-by-side.
Taste: 8.5 (of 10) Note: The taste begins with lots of fruit. Blackberry, currants and plums lead to a long, dry finish with a bit of oak, pepper and tea flavors. It's a very nice blend with subtle transitions that carry one flavor to the next. I really need to try it Head-to-Head with the Yarden. If you like a little less oak, this is a terrific choice.
Total: 17 (of 20)
Food: This Golan Cabernet went very well with pizza tonight. Yes, even pizza goes well with the right wine!
Compare to : Segal's Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve Barkan Galil Cabernet Sauvignon Herzog Special Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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