by Daniel Rogov » Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:49 pm
Menachem, Hi....
As is said "my bad". Speaking with Yoram he reminded me that indeed I have tasted each of these wines and quite recently. I supposed that at times an over-abundance of tasting notes get in the way of the brain. At any rate, following are my tasting notes. With the exception of those wines noted as barrel tastings, all are now on the market.
Best
Rogov
Tanya, Cabernet Franc, Halel, 2006 (Advance Tasting): Dark garnet with green and purple reflections, medium- to full-bodied, with softly mouth-coating tannins. Opens slowly on the nose to reveal notes of tar and chocolate, then on the palate by generous currant, plum and black olive notes, all leading to a long, generous finish on which a distinct hint of espresso. Drink from release-2012. Score 90. K (Tasted 2 Jul 2008)
Tanya, Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Reserve, 2006 (Barrel Tasting): A full-bodied blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the once chunky tannins and generous wood now softening and falling into better balance. Still a somewhat country-style wine, but showing appealing black and red currants and berries, along with hints of licorice and chocolate. Drink from release-2010. Tentative Score 86-88. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008|)
Tanya, Pinot Noir, Reserve, 2007 (Barrel Tasting): Dark ruby towards garnet in color, medium- to full-bodied and with dusty wood and near chewy tannins waiting to settle down. Opens to show raspberries and red currants on the nose and palate, those supported by notes of fresh herbs, chocolate and vanilla. Drink from release-2011. Tentative Score 86-88. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008)
Tanya, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, 2006 (Barrel Tasting): Full and firm, almost muscular, with firm tannins that need time to integrate but already showing good balance and structure. Opens to reveal blackberry, currant and purple plum fruits, those with hints of mocha and licorice. Best starting in 2010. Tentative Score 87–89. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008)
Tanya, Merlot, Reserve, 2006 (Barrel Tasting): Deep ruby towards garnet, medium- to full-bodied, with soft, near-sweet tannins and hints of spices and vanilla from the barriques in which it developed. On first attack raspberries and cherries, those yielding to red plums and cassis, all on a light background of Mediterranean herbs. Drink from release. Tentative Score 86–88. K (Re-tasted 2 Jul 2008)
Tanya, Merlot, Halel, 2006 (Advance Tasting): Showing Tanya's signature of near-sweet tannins, a
soft and generous medium- to full-bodied wine with a plush texture and its cherry, red berry fruits
supported nicely by notes of tobacco and smoke. Drink from release-2010. Score 88. K (Tasted 2 Jul
2008)
