Vineyard: Herzog California
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Type: Dry Red

This cabernet sauvignon is made from a combination of grapes from the Napa and Alexander Valleys in California. Its 'sister wine', the Herzog California Special Edition from the Alexander Valley, is probably the best wine I've tasted in years. Unfortunately, this wine falls far short of the fabulous Herzog Selected. It also falls far short of many other cabernet sauvignon wines.

This Herzog California wine has nearly no bouquet. The taste is spotty - when first opened it is difficult to believe that one paid money for this bottle of wine. But be persistent. After left to breathe for many more hours, it becomes surprisingly good and drinkable.

Rated: 6- -
Price: Moderate

Size: 750 ml
Price per bottle: NIS 72 at Nemiroff, 22 Keren Kayemet St., Jerusalem
Case: 12 bottles.
10% discount for case and free delivery in Jerusalem.