Yatir, Negev Desert, Forest, 2004:  Made from grapes grown in the manmade Yatir Forest in the northern Negev, this dark and inky, full-bodied, Australian-styled red has a fascinating nose of cassis, cherries, plums, and toasted oak, with a hint of tobacco smoke.  Look for flavors of blackberries, boysenberries, plums, cassis, and toasted oak, with hints of vanilla and allspice, and pleasant earthy undertones.

 Best now-2011. 

 Score A.