Recanati Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ’06

 This Cabernet Sauvignon is a firm, full-bodied wine with a rich flavor of black cherries and plums, and profuse aromas of sage and cloves with hints of cigar box and chocolate. The Vineyards The Cabernet grapes used to make this wine were harvested in the select vineyards of Manara, Kerem Ben Zimra and Kadita in the Upper Galilee. The cool climate and rocky terrain of this growing region provide the ideal conditions for the cultivation of this noble variety. Production The production process started with a selective and manual harvest in the cool, early morning hours, and continues with rapid pressing, destemming and must production. The must was cold-macerated for several days in order to maximize retention of the wine’s rich flavor and color. The must then underwent controlled fermentation with the skins followed by a gentle pressing. 15 months of aging in French oak barrels contributed to the balanced flavors and complexity of the wine. Serving Suggestions This wine will go down well with select meat cuts, roasts in red wine sauce and roasted goose. It will continue improving in the bottle for 5-7 years post-harvest.

Daniel Rogov Score- 9