2006 Yatir Forest

Daniel Rogov: "Yatir, Yatir Forest, 2006: Deep garnet in color, with orange and purple re-flections, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot (50%, 38% and 12% respectively), oak-aged for 16 months in French oak (of which one-third were new). Ripe, round and generous, with caressing tannins and a gentle spicy wood influence, opens to reveal layer after layer of currant, plum, blackberry, mocha and floral notes, all of which linger on a superbly long and mouth-filling finish. A wine that boasts intensity together with grace and elegance. One of Israel’s very best. Approachable and thoroughly enjoyable now, but this is one for aging. Drink now–2020. Score 94. K"