Yarden Elrom

What a great wine.

 

Yarden, Cabernet Sauvignon, Elrom Vineyard, 2004: As superb now as it has been since first I tasted it from barrels. Full-bodied, with still-firm tannins and spicy wood well on the way to integrating and already showing elegance and finesse. Look for layer after layer of currant, blackberry and wild berry fruits, those supported beautifully by notes of cedar, sage and tar, all leading to a near-sweet fruity finish that lingers on and on. Drink now–2018, perhaps longer.. Score 94. (Daniel Rogov)

 

Yarden, Cabernet Sauvignon, Elrom Vineyard, 2003: Intensely dark ruby toward royal-purple, full-bodied, with caressing tannins and a moderate oak influence. Opens with black currants, blackberries and minerals, goes to meaty, earthy and herbal aromas and flavors, and then to spices and a long and elegant fruity finish. Firmly structured with excellent grip and complexity. Drink now–2020. Score 95.  (Daniel Rogov)

Yarden, Cabernet Sauvignon, Elrom Vineyard, 2001: Dark, almost impenetrable garnet-purple, full-bodied, with finely-tuned balance between generous well-integrated tannins and judicious oak, this exquisite wine shows complex tiers of aromas and flavors of red currants, berries and spices on the first attack, those opening to include light earthy and herbal overlays. Plush and opulent, with a long, complex finish. Among the best ever made in Israel. Drink now–2013. Score 95.  (Daniel Rogov)