Yatir Winery: Four New Releases (K) 
 25.05.2009 
 By: Daniel Rogov

Four new releases from Yatir, each living up to the high expectations we have come to hope for from this winery.

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Yatir, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006: Blended with 15% Petit Verdot and oak aged for 12 months Rich and deeply extracted, with generous blackberry, currant, black cherry and wild berries that are highlighted by mocha, vanilla and cedarwood overtones. Long and elegant. Drink now–2015. NIS 126. Score 93. K (Re-tasted 22 May 2009)

Yatir, Shiraz, 2006: Blended with 15% Malbec, aged in barriques for 12 months, showing full-bodied and concentrated with still firm tannins that need time to settle in. Showing fine balance and structure, the tannins integrating nicely now with a gentle spicy wood influence and opening in the glass to show blackberry, black cherry and prune notes, those on a background that hints of grilled beef and dark chocolate. Best 2010–2017. NIS 134. Score 93. K (Re-tasted 22 May 2009)

Yatir, Merlot-Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006: A complex blend, of Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvigon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (35%, 24%, 20%, 10%, 8% and 3% respectively). Not showing any specific varietal traits (but with such a blend one would not expect that) but indeed showing full-bodied, with soft, gently gripping tannins and reflecting its 12 months in oak with near-sweet cedarwood notes. On the nose and palate a potpourri of black fruits, those supported nicely by notes of spices and espresso coffee. Approachable now but best starting in 2011. NIS 107. Score 91 K (Tasted 22 May 2009)

Yatir, Viognier 2008 Yatir, Viognier, 2008: Unoaked, a juicy wine, showing pear, peach and greengage plum fruits, those supported by notes of fennel seed and peach pits, all coming together in a long, harmonious and near-creamy finish. Drink now–2011. NIS 83. Score 91. K (Re-tasted 21 May 2009)