A Dalton Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon

A Dalton Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon:

Wine Reviewed Dalton Safsufa Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 13.5% alcohol about $18

Let’s start with the marketing materials. Description: Medium deeply colored with aromas of cassis, wild blueberry, mint, and a hint of oak. Dry with very good balance between the fruit, acid, and soft tannins. Barbecued beef short ribs are just the ticket. Tasting Note: Medium garnet with ruby color; big nose of black current, plum, and spice with earthy notes; dry, medium to full bodies, with ripe black fruit and vanilla flavors and a lingering finish. And now for my review.

At the first sips I found the wine excellent. It was thick and woody, but not excessively woody, and very long. My initial meal centered on slow-cooked beef ribs with potatoes. This wine was exceptionally long. It tasted of black cherries with some sweetness and was very balanced. When I added a good dose of Louisiana hot sauce, nothing changed because this Cab was so powerful. With the accompanying cold beets the wine displayed chocolate but its other aspects remained the same. Fresh strawberries brought out the wood and some caramel.

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