Jody Nestel
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🍷 Or Haganuz Amuka Gewürztraminer 2025
✨ The Hidden Light 🌟 Tasting Notes Color: Straw-colored with a delicate green tint Aroma: Lychee, rose petals, baking spice, with a hint of honey Taste: Lychee, peach, pear, honey, and citrus Body: Medium-bodied Finish: Clean, fresh, and crisp, with refreshing acidity 🍇 About the Wine Gewürztraminer is one of those grapes that is hard…
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🍷 Jerusalem Hills Reserve
Tasting Notes Color: Ruby-redAroma: Blackcurrant, dark plum, blackberry, a hint of licorice, with a touch of smokiness from the oakTaste: Fruit-forward and juicy, with smooth tannins and balanced acidityBody: Medium to full-bodiedFinish: Smooth and lingering About the Wine Every once in a while, I come across an Israeli wine that catches my attention simply because…
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Covenant C 2019
🍷 65 Years, Old Friends & a Bottle of Israeli Wine Every once in a while, a bottle of wine leads you somewhere you never expected. That’s what happened when I discovered Covenant C, a wine made from grapes grown in Israel by a California winery with a special connection to the Land of Israel.…
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Lahat Winery Syrah
🍷 A Taste of the Western Galilee When I discover an Israeli winemaker who is truly passionate about his craft, I want to share his story. This week’s wine comes from one of Israel’s special boutique wineries, Lahat Winery, founded by veteran winemaker and viticulturist Itay Lahat. Itay has spent much of his career studying…
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Odem Mountain Winery – Odem Forest
Some wines are delicious. Others transport you to a place. Every time I pour a glass of Odem Mountain Winery’s Odem Forest, I find myself back in the Golan Heights—one of my favorite places on earth. 🇮🇱 The rolling vineyards, volcanic hills, cool mountain air, and towering eucalyptus trees create a landscape unlike anywhere else…
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Vitkin White Israeli Journey 2023
🇮🇱 Every Journey Begins Somewhere… Besides being an absolutely delicious summer white, I love this wine simply because of its name—Israeli Journey. My own Israeli journey began in 1976, and although it has taken me in directions I never imagined, it continues today. Every trip, every vineyard, every bottle, and every person I’ve met along…
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Shiloh Shor Merlot 2021
A rich, full-bodied Israeli Merlot that reminds us why this classic grape has captivated wine lovers for centuries. 🍇 Tasting Notes Color: Deep, dark ruby with rich purple hues Aroma: Ripe berries layered with subtle herbs, vanilla, and dark chocolate Taste: Rich flavors of black cherry, plum, ripe red berries, and warm baking spices Body:…
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Lahat Roussanne 2024
If you’re looking to step outside the usual Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, let me introduce you to a grape that deserves far more attention—Roussanne. Native to France’s Rhône Valley, Roussanne is prized for producing elegant, aromatic wines with remarkable texture. It’s also one of the more challenging grapes to grow, requiring careful attention in the…
