Jody Nestel
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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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Shiloh Rose 2023
This Shabbat of July 5th, we are featuring a fun wine to enjoy, Shiloh Winery’s Award Winning 2023 Rose. On their website is a quote from King David “Wine gladdens the heart of Man” (Psalms 104:15), which is so true when enjoying their delicious Rose. The color is pale pink, almost salmon, and the bottle’s…
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Golan Heights Winery Gilgal Sauvignon Blanc
This Shabbat we are featuring one of the world’s most popular wines, “Sauvignon Blanc”. Known for its fresh flavor and distinctive aromas, it is one of the most enjoyed wines across the globe. One of Israel’s top producers of this varietal is the Golan Heights Winery with their Gilgal Sauvignon Blanc 2023. Offering great QPR…
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Tabor Chardonnay
This Shabbat of the Summer Solstice, we are featuring a lovely Chardonnay from the Tabor Winery. Occurring between June 20-22, the solstice marks the longest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, so more time for drinking delicious wine! Chardonnay is considered the most versatile grape as it does well in both warm and cool…
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