Gush Etzion, Israel

Gush Etzion

Special Edition Gewurztraminer 2021

Light, high mineral and acidity undertones, pairs well with cheese and fruit. — 2 years ago

Gush Etzion

Dry White Blend 2012

Light straw in color with a golden tint.

On the nose, oak, vanilla, yet not fruity.

Dry on the palate with light butter, lemon, tropical fruits, pears, apples and peaches.

Medium bodied, with a great mouth feel.

Medium finish, well balanced, refreshing and crisp.

A great wine to sip by itself or have with fish dishes.

This high alcohol white blend is 33% Chardonnay, 34% Viognier and 33% Rosan, and was fermented and aged in new French oak barrels for 10 months.

13.7% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Gush Etzion

Merlot 2007

Dark ruby in color with an orange/ brick rim.

Nice and aromatic nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice and black pepper.

Medium bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.

Bone dry on the palate with plums, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla, spices, oak, dirt and peppercorn.

Medium finish with round tannins and black pepper.

This is a nice, aged Merlot, complex and unique, yet, very dry. Nice by itself or with grilled meats.

87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Nice I think Tishbi is a co owner ;-)
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They feature Tishbi's wines at the winery too.
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Tishbi is is much nicer, though

Gush Etzion

Reserve Lone Oak Syrah 2009

Dark older color, viscous, crazy nose! Dates, coconut, almond, figs, dark chocolate, smoke and spice! Nice tannin that's not harsh. - I must say that I believe it has plateaued...drink up! — 9 years ago

Gush Etzion

Cabernet Franc 2011

This is a very nice Cabernet Franc from Israel.

Dark ruby/ purple in color with a purple rim.

Very nice on the nose with blackberries, figs, vanilla, blueberries, oak, licorice, cherry marmalade, wildflowers and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry and spicy on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, oak, vanilla, dark chocolate and black pepper.

Long finish with big, round tannins and black pepper.

This is a gorgeous, elegant and complex wine.
The grapes are from a cooler climate area at an altitude of 2700 feet. Matured for 21 months in French oak barrels.

I enjoyed it first by itself, and then with beef stew and roasted potatoes.

14.5% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Gush Etzion

Spring River Judean Hills White Blend 2014

Pale lemon in color.

Very Aromantic nose with white flowers, lemons, tropical fruits, peaches, minerals and metals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Off dry and inviting on the palate, with apples, butter, peaches, pineapples, and pears.

Long finish with nice acidity.

This is a great white blend from Israel. Refreshing with nice legs. This blend is made from Gewürztraminer , Viognier, Rosan, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

13.5% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Gush Etzion

Lone Oak Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Pale lemon in color with a green tint.

Big nose of petrol, lemon, lime and minerals.

Dry on the palate with lemons, grapefruits, green apples, minerals and metals.

Medium bodied, fresh and crisp.

Long, satisfying finish with limes.

A Great, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, that was grown on the slopes of the Judean Hills.

Balanced and enjoyable now. I had it just by itself.

13% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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