Amphorae Wines Makura Red Blend 2006, Israel

My Rating 94 Points.   

Price $60.

 

Dark ruby in color with a light purple rim.

Awesome nose of blackberries, blueberries, figs, cherries, plums, strawberries, red currants, black pepper and vanilla.

Full-bodied with medium acidity, smooth and elegant.

Dry and fruity on the palate with cherries, currants, vanilla, blackberries, blueberries, chocolates, earth, dirt and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm, round and smooth tannins and black pepper.

An Awesome wine, well-balanced and nice to sip on all by itself, with a great mouthfeel.

A wonderful, 11 year old, blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged in French Oak barrels for 28 months.

15.6% alcohol by volume.

• * Red Wine
• Israeli Red Blend
• Israeli Red Wine