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Wine Reviewed
Recanati Special Reserve Galilee Israel 2007 13.9 % alcohol about $54.
Let’s start by quoting the back label. “Lenny Recanati proudly
presents this limited production Special Reserve from the Mediterranean
vineyards of Israel’s upper Galilee region. This singular red, matured
19 months in new French oak, is produced from a selection of the finest
quality Cabernet Sauvignon with a small percentage of Merlot for added
complexity. Captivating aromas of black plum and cherry build into an
opulent palate of ripe berries, spice and lush velvety tannins. Our
Special Reserve was handicrafted with great care – we hope that you will
enjoy savoring it as we enjoyed creating it.” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was powerful, balanced, and multilayered.
The meal consisted of a cheese-less lasagna made with a mixture of
whole wheat and spinach noodles, ground beef, salsa, and peas. In
response the liquid was too acidic. But it did have lots of extract,
chocolate, and balanced tannins. Chinese chili sauce tamed the acidity
and the delicious chocolate and tannins melted together. Dessert was
praline-filled Bitter-Sweet Swiss chocolate to which the libation
responded with dark cherries and balanced acidity and tannins. It was
very long.
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