wine-tasting
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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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Yarden Hermon Moscato 2023
Color: Pale yellowAromas: Tropical fruits, floral notes, and citrusFlavors: Lychee, peach, tangerine, and hints of honeysuckle; well-balanced sweetness and acidityBody: LightFinish: Slightly effervescent About the Wine: Yarden Hermon Moscato is crafted from Muscat Canelli grapes grown in the cool climate, rocky volcanic soil, and high altitude of the Golan Heights. This varietal is known for…
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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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Shiloh Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Color: Light goldAroma: Ripe citrus, pineapple, freshly cut grassTaste: Crisp, bright acidity, refreshing finishBody: LightAging: 4–6 months in stainless steel About the Wine Sauvignon Blanc is a classic French varietal that’s really found a home in Israel. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate—especially in regions like the Galilee and Judea Samaria—it grows beautifully. These areas, with…
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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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Psagot Rosé 2023
Color: Pale pinkAroma: Fresh berries with hints of mineralityTaste: Pomegranate with notes of grapefruit and lemon zestBody: Light to mediumAging: 3–6 months in stainless steel tanks About the Wine Psagot Rosé is crafted from grapes harvested in the Northern Jerusalem Mountains, at an elevation of 700 meters. The mineral-rich soil and the region’s ideal climate…
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