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Yaffo Winery Carignan 2023
Color: Deep redAromas: Berries, pepper, vanilla, and floral notesFlavor: Red and black berries, plum, herbs, and a touch of chocolateBody: Medium to fullFinish: Refreshing acidity About the Wine Carignan is a bold, fruit-forward wine known for its rich flavors, deep color, and firm tannins. It brings a lot to the table—literally—without overpowering your meal. It…
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Carmel Winery’s Selected Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Color: Deep purpleAromas: Blackcurrant, ripe plumsFlavors: Blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry, blackberry, olive, earth, oak, warm spiceBody: Dry, medium to full-bodiedTannins: Soft, yet structuredFinish: Balanced About the Wine This medium-bodied “entry-level” Cabernet Sauvignon offers an inviting aroma of ripe plums and a medley of juicy blackberries, raspberries, and cherries on the palate. Its soft, approachable tannins contribute…
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Alexander Winery – SANDRO 2021
Color: Deep burgundy Aroma: Rich notes of blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry Taste: Fresh, ripe cherry and plum with hints of chocolate and a touch of vanilla Body: Medium to full-bodied Aging: 14 months in French and American oak barrels 🍷 About the Wine Don’t let the “entry-level” label fool you—Sandro is a beautifully layered wine…
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Hayotzer Genesis Shiraz 2021
Color: Ruby-purpleAroma: Blackberry and plum, with hints of black pepper and licoriceTaste: Firm tannins with well-balanced acidityBody: Medium to fullAging: 12 months in oak barrels About the Wine: Hayotzer wines are crafted in an “Old World” style, which emphasizes growing high-quality grapes and using traditional—primarily French—winemaking techniques. These methods typically produce wines that are lighter…
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Tulip Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Color: Deep purpleAroma: Violets, black raspberry, chocolate, and a hint of cloveTaste: Black and red fruits, chocolate, roasted coffeeBody: Medium-bodiedAging: 8 months in French oak barrels About the Wine Part of Tulip’s signature “Tulip Series,” this 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes harvested in two prime growing regions of Israel: the Upper Galilee and…
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Vitkin Israeli Journey Red
This Week’s Featured Wine: Israeli Journey Red from Vitkin Winery About Vitkin Winery… Vitkin Winery’s story is one of the most fascinating in Israel—a true journey in every sense of the word. Founded in 2001 by brothers-in-law Doron Belogolovsky and Assaf Paz, the winery blends passion, craftsmanship, and a spirit of exploration. Doron, a marble…
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Yatir DAROM Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Featured Wine of the Week: Yatir Winery’s DAROM 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes About Yatir Winery Yatir Winery is situated at the southernmost tip of the Judean Hills, bordering the Negev, at the foot of the Yatir Forest. The word “Darom” in Hebrew means “South”, highlighting the winery’s location. Founded in 2000 as a joint…
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Tzora Vineyards Judean Hills – Rouge 2022
If you’re looking for something truly special that exemplifies the best of what Israel has to offer, you must try a wine from one of the prestigious wineries of The Judean Hills Quartet. This week’s featured wine is a delicious red blend from Tzora Vineyards, aptly named “Judean Hills” to reflect the vineyard’s location where…
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