TNR - Barkan Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006

Hi Daniel.
Have you tasted the Barkan Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006 and how does it compare to the 2005?
Thanks.
Zvi

Zvi, Hi....

Following are my most recent tasting notes for the 2005 and 2006 Barkan Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.


Best,
Rogov

Barkan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, 2005: Reflecting its 20 months in some new, some old American, French and Hungarian barriques with an overlay of spicy wood, showing mouth-coating tannins and with a relatively high alcohol content (15.5%), one might expect this full-bodied red to be somewhat overpowering. Happily however the elements come together nicely, opening to show a solid base of blackcurrants and black and red berries, those with appealing bittersweet notes that linger nicely on the finish. Drink now-2011. Score 88. K

Barkan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, 2006: Garnet-red, medium- to full-bodied, developing in French and American oak and showing near-sweet tannins opening to reveal raspberry, currant and earthy minerals leading to a medium-long finish. Drink now-2011. Score 87. K

Thanks Daniel.
We finished our 12 bottles of the 2005 a few months ago. We will try the 2006 - hopefully it will be as good.
Zvi

I had a chance to taste the 2005 tonight:

2005 Barkan Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Kosher - Israel, Galilee (10/6/2009)
Deep purple starting to turn red. Meaty nose. Cassis and cherries on a smooth background of fine tannins, lively acidity and (generous) toasted oak (spicy/cedary at opening turning more vanilla/espresso later on). A moderately long finish with espresso flavors and mint. A quality wine with "something missing" to excite. Almost as if it were made of grapes from too many different sources, "averaging out" its raw character/personality... (89 pts.)
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The label list an alcohol content of 14% and not 15.5%.