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Mes'cha 2003– Red Dessert Line Label Series, Tabor | Israeli wine | | | Winemaker Arieh Nesher: "…a full-bodied aroma, strong fruity and vibrant grape flavors with a rich color were what I set out to attain when I acquired the Merlot grapes from a small, old, low yield vineyard at the end of October 2003. The harvest having been hand picked and completed late in the season brought me almost totally shriveled up grapes, dark in color, especially sweet and with an into Keep Reading... |
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Red Odem Psagot Winery | Israeli wine | | | Vintage: 2004 Blend: 75% cabernet, 25% Merlot Vineyard: Psagot and Har Bracha Intense wine of the Winery's flagship line. It has deep red hue, full, balanced body and clear plum and dark berries flavors with hints of roast oak, aromas of vanilla and a trace of spices. The kosher wine has aged in mixed French oak barrels for 14 months. It has a delicate, suspended finish. Gold medal winner at the Keep Reading... |
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Castel Grand Vin Castel Winery | Israeli wine | | | Castel Grand Vin is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 8% of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Aged 24 months in new French oak barrels. Elegant and "classic" wine with deep color, intense and complex bouquet, followed by rich and deep black fruit, spices and soft but assertive tannins. Well-balanced wine that tend to be velvety and smooth, and the finish is long, silky and clean. Keep Reading... |
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Forest 2003 Yatir Winery | Israeli wine | | | Vineyard - Yatir Forest, Judean Hills Varieties - 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot Harvest - Night harvesting, end of August 2003 Winemaking - Extended fermentation on skins; aged 15 months in French Oak barrels (1/3 new). Unfiltered. 14.5% alc. Tasting Note - Deep red purple, almost opaque. Bouquet of blackberry, ripe blackcurrant and Mediterranean herbs. Flavor of ripe forest fruit, fresh, el Keep Reading... |
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Galil Mountain Yiron Syrah 2003 Galil Winery | Israeli wine | | | Region: The higher elevations of the Upper Galilee, part of the Galilee viticultural area, considered the best winegrowing area in Israel. Grapes: 100 % Syrah. Style: Deep and intense purple color. Rich aroma of black berry white pepper, mint and touch of earth. The kosher wine is well balanced with a long rich finish. Technical Data: 10–14 days on skins at about 82ºF followed by malolacti Keep Reading... |
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Judean Hills 2004 Tzora Winery | Israeli wine | | | This kosher wine is made from Cabernet sauvignon (62%) and Merlot (38%) grapes grown on old terraces in the Judean Hills. The must underwent a short period of pre-fermentation cold maceration in order to enhance fruit flavor. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, this kosher wine possesses wonderful aromas of dried fruit and spices. Keep Reading... |
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Mes'cha 2003 Line Label Series, Tabor | Israeli wine | | | The top of the line label series of varietal wines, Mes'cha was the best that was produced from the harvest of that year. In this series the winemaker was free to follow his fancy to create a wine of a delightful and enticing quality.In 2002 the winemaker enjoyed the fruits of the mature Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard of an especially low yield (700 kilograms per dunam) which he blended with a small Keep Reading... |
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Petit Castel Castel Winery | Israeli wine | | | Petit Castel is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels. Has a full body and deep purple color, followed by rich black fruit, cherry and plum and soft well-balanced tannins. Keep Reading... |
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Petit Syrah Zinfandel Reserve 2005 Recanati Winery | Israeli wine | | | The WineThis kosher wine was created from a unique blend of Petit Syrah grapes with a touch of Zinfandel grapes. This is a flavorful, succulent wine, with a vibrant color and the luscious tastes of blackberry jam, fresh plums and walnuts. The Vineyard The Petit Syrah grapes in this kosher wine were harvested in mid-September in a Lower Galilee vineyard. The region's heavy red soil constituted an Keep Reading... |
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Red Canaan Safsufa Vineyards, Dalton winery | Israeli wine | | | Winemaking: Red Canaan is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Shiraz and 20% Merlot. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and fermenting. The colour of the kosher wine is extracted by a rigorous regime of pumping over and warm fermentation. Once all the red grapes from the various vineyards had been harvested, and malolactic fermentation completed, the winemaker chose the Keep Reading... |
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Single Vineyard Giv'at Hachalukim 2005 Tzora Winery | Israeli wine | | | This kosher wine is an expression of its unique terroir. Produced from 100% Cabernet sauvignon grown in a soil rich with river bed stones, this kosher wine possesses wonderful perfumed aromas and enhanced minerality. The kosher wine was drawn into French oak barrels soon after it was pressed and remained in barrels for the aging process of 15 months. A classis Giv'at Hachalukim Keep Reading... |
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Single Vineyard Neve Ilan 2005 Tzora Winery | Israeli wine | | | This kosher wine is an expression of its unique terroir. Crafted from 100% Cabernet sauvignon grapes which were allocated from the oldest lots of Neve Ilan vineyard. The grapes went through meticulous sorting in the vineyard and winery in order to select merely the grape bunches that reached optimal flavor and phenolic ripeness. The kosher wine was aged for18 months in French oak barriques. This Keep Reading... |
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Single Vineyard Shoresh 2004 Tzora Winery | Israeli wine | | | This kosher wine is an expression of its unique terroir. Located high in the Judean Hills at 700 meters above sea level, this hillside vineyard provides the perfect conditions for growing quality wine grapes. The vines, planted in Moza marl, a soil found in the Jerusalem area, produced Merlot grapes with a natural balance, elegance and complexity. The kosher wine was bottled after an aging perio Keep Reading... |
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Yatir 2003 (Cabernet/Merlot/Shiraz) Yatir Winery | Israeli wine | | | Vineyards - Yatir Forest, Judean Hills Varieties - 56% Cabernet Sauvignon; 33% Merlot; 11% Shiraz Harvest - Night harvesting, late August 2003 Winemaking - Extended fermentation on skins. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels 1/3 new. Unfiltered. 14.5% alc Tasting Note - Deep ruby. Aroma of black plum with exotic spices (anise, allspice, nutmeg). The flavor combines sweet & soft plum with a hint Keep Reading... |
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