Jody Nestel
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Segal Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This Shabbat we are featuring the Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Segal. Made with grapes from the Upper Galilee and aged in both American and French oak for 14 months, this is a lovely wine offered at a reasonable price. On the nose, it has a beautiful, rich aroma, and on the palette it has…
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Ramat Negev Sauvignon Blanc 2023
This Shabbat we are featuring the 2023 vintage of Ramat Negev’s Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is practically a miracle, as it is made with grapes from the 2023 harvest, picked shortly before the tragedy of Oct. 7th. It was produced during the most trying of circumstances. Ramat Negev experienced terrorism, loss of their staff who…
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Binyamina Winery Chardonnay
This Shabbat we are featuring “BIN”, a lovely Chardonnay from the Binyamina Winery. Aged in stainless steel, and seeing no oak, this is a well balanced wine that is aromatic with the essence of apple, pear, and grapefruit; and on the palette is crisp, refreshing, and has nice acidity. It is similar in style to…
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Golan Heights “Yarden Chardonnay 2022”
This Shabbat, to honor the memory of the 12 children killed by a Hezbollah rocket attack in the Village of Majdahl Shams, located in the Golan Heights, we are featuring a wine from the Golan Heights Winery. “Yarden Chardonnay 2022”, is a delicious wine that can be enjoyed young, like the 12 children playing soccer,…
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Domaine du Castel La Vie Blanc 2023
This Shabbat, we are excited to feature another delicious wine from one of Israel’s top wineries, the “La Vie Blanc” from the Domaine du Castel. La Vie Blanc du Castel is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and just a touch of Gewurztraminer. The Sauvignon Blanc provides the citrus, the Chardonnay provides structure and balance,…
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Tura Mountain Vista Rose 2023
We are completing our “War of Roses” this week with the Tura Mountain Vista 2023 Rose. A combination of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, this wine is crisp (meaning it has good acidity), fruity, and perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. On the nose it has aromas of jasmine and grapefruit, and…
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Psagot Rose 2023
The “War of Roses” continues with Psagot Winery’s 2023 Rose. The Psagot Winery is located in the Binyamin Region just north of Jerusalem. Binyamin is named for Jacob’s youngest son, Benjamin, and the beautiful landscape of the area is known for its hilly terrain, lush valleys, beautiful olive trees, and natural springs. It is therefore…
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Matar Rose 2023
To continue our month of Roses, this Shabbat, please consider putting Matar Winery’s Rose 2023 on your table. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Counoise, this wine is fresh, crisp and has the aroma and taste of delicious summer raspberries with citrus notes of grapefruit and clementine. Both the Grenache and Counoise were harvest…
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