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Gilgal 2023 Syrah
This week’s featured wine is the Gilgal 2023 Syrah from Golan Heights Winery. Produced from grapes grown in the Golan Heights and aged in French oak, this is a medium bodied wine ready for drinking now. On the nose it gives off notes of blackberry, boysenberry, and a bit of pepper; and on the palette…
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Jerusalem Vineyard Winery “Lions’ Gate” Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
This week the featured wine is the Lions’ Gate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Jerusalem Vineyard Winery. Aged in French Oak for 8 months, the wine is deep red in color and has an aroma rich in vanilla with just a hint of licorice. On the palate it is rich in the darker fruits; black berry,…
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Gush Etzion “Lone Oak” Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The featured wine this week is Gush Etzion’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc. It has a rich tropical aroma and the flavor is sharp, fruity, and has a good amount of acidity. The Gush Etzion Winery is located in the Judean Hills, a region surrounding the city of Jerusalem from the north, west and south. The elevation…
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Zion Winery Imperial Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
This week we are featuring a traditional cab from Zion Winery, the 6th largest in Israel. Rated as a “Great Value” by Vivino for its rich fruit flavor, smooth body, and hints of oak, the “Imperial Cabernet Sauvignon 2023”, does not disappoint. Zion has been making wine in Israel for over 170 years. They started…
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Dalton Canaan Red
This coming week, in addition to Shabbat on Friday Oct. 25th, Jews will celebrate Simchat Torah beginning at sunset on Thursday Oct. 24th. It was during this holiday, in 2023, that Hamas terrorists stormed Israel’s borders, killing thousands of innocent people and taking hundreds hostage. In remembrance of this event, it seemed appropriate to feature…
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Psagot Sinai White 2023
This Shabbat, which is also the holiday of Sukkot, we are featuring another special selection from the Psagot Winery; “Sinai White 2023”. Produced from grapes that were harvested in the Judean Mountains at almost 900 meters above sea level, it is a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. It is refreshing, aromatic, and…
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Odem Mountain Winery Volcanic Chardonnay 2019
On this day, Oct. 7th, we remember those whom were brutally murdered, those taken from us, and those still held hostage. This coming Shabbat, beginning Friday night Oct. 10th, the holy day of Yom Kippur will be observed. During this time, Jews refrain from eating and drinking. This includes not partaking of the Friday night…
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Ramat Negev Midbar Lavan (White) 2022
This Shabbat we return to the “Negev”, Israel’s Southernmost spot and home to some of the country’s most delicious wines. Ramat Negev’s Midbar Lavan (White) 2022, a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Sauvignon Blanc is one of the region’s best. Made from grapes handpicked in the desert, this wine has a pleasant acidity and…
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