Barkan, Galil, (KOSHER) Superieur-Merlot, 2004.-75cl

The robe is deep crimson with a fresh, purple hue.

The nose boasts deep, focused, sweet black berries: smoky blackberry, black cherry and cassis fruit, ripe plums with some sweet, oriental spices and elegant oaky notes.

It is a complex bouquet, with the oak receding to leave the centre of the stage to beautiful, lush fruit.

The palate is massive, endowed with concentrated, powerful fruit enveloping a firm tannic structure. Redolent of black berries and cherries, those on a light background of red peppers and vanilla, as well as an earthy-mineral note, all leading to a long smooth, mouth-filling finish.