Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Cave Kouroum Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Variety: 50% Syrah, 50%  Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of origin: Lebanon
Wine appellative
Kefraya village
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 13,5%
Color: darker ruby red
Bouquet: canned black berry and black currant, with almost tones of black currant in dark chocolate
Taste: medium to full  body,dominant black crrant supported by blackberries and dark black sour cherries, very good tannins and structure, surprisingly good acidity considering the climate in Lebanon, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: venison
Overall score: 87
Price: CZK 250
Stopper: cork
Comparing  to Syrah tasted about 30 minutes ago here it has much more structure and finesse. It has a character and very good and pleasant balance of tannins, fruit and acidity, which more and more I tend to lack in some new world wines.

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