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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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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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🍷 Tulip Merlot
An Israeli Merlot That Warms Both Heart and Glass 🍷 ✨ Tasting Notes Color: Deep ruby red ❤️Aroma: Cherry 🍒, raspberry, and plumTaste: Plum, mint 🌿, and fresh herbsBody: Medium-bodiedFinish: Pleasant, soft, and velvety smooth 😋 🍇 About the Wine Merlot is typically the third most planted red grape in Israel, following Cabernet Sauvignon and…
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Pinto Wadi Shualim 2023
Proof That Great Wine Can Come From the Desert 🍇 Tasting Notes Color: Deep dark red with almost purple hues Aroma: Intense floral notes layered with spice, dark chocolate, and ripe black fruit 🌸🍫 Taste: Rich and fruit-forward with ripe tannins and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, balanced by a touch of jamminess…
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Dalton Levantina
🍇 Tasting Notes Color: Deep purpleAroma: Plum, blackberryTaste: Black cherry, blueberry, plum, coffee, spices, vanillaBody: Full-bodiedFinish: Velvety, well-balanced, with good acidity 🍷 About the Wine Levantina is a blend of three delicious varietals: Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Carignan. Each was sourced from different vineyards across Israel and fermented individually in stainless steel before aging in…
