Sagee Aran

9.3

From a magnum. Strong tanins at this early stage, chewy. Dark, plum nose and long finish. — 2 months ago

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9.0

#KosherWineSunday

Dark golden in color.

Light on the nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red apples, pears, apricots, light oak and spices.

This 5 year old white wine from Israel is still drinking very nicely. Rich and elegant.

Showing nice complexity, nicely balanced and soft. Very enjoyable by itself or with food.

Will not get any better from this point, so drink up.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Roussanne grapes were aged in oak barrels for 10 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$40. — 6 months ago

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9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Inky in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, light cedar, licorice, chocolates and coffee notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with currants, plums, sweet cherries, Mediterranean spices, light cedar, earth, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn and herbs

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Merlot from Israel needs 3 hours to open up properly. Rich, spicy and engaging. Drinking very nicely now, and good by itself or with food. Smooth and elegant.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

This 4 year old is robust and good by itself as a sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered. Kosher and not Mevushal.

16% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 9 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2003 vintage kosher version. Classic Pauillac nose with lead pencil and cassis. Dense and layered with very good acidity in this very hot vintage. Impressive. — 3 years ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a purple rim.

Strong nose of chocolates, light cedar, vanilla, blackberries, cooked black plums, dried figs, raisins, Mediterranean spices, dark coffee, herbs, light earth and black pepper.

Full bodied and spicy with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, spices, vanilla, licorice, light alcohol, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, dark coffee and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8-year-old Israeli Malbec is drinking beautifully now. Big and juicy. Spicy and tangy.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I had the 2014 a year ago and it was even better.

This Single Vineyard Malbec is showing good balance with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Malbec grapes are grown in the upper Galilee region at 2,200 feet of elevation. Aged for 15 months in French Oak barrels. Kosher and non Mevushal.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35 (current vintage). — 3 months ago

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9.1

Matar by Pelter Strauss 2020, Israel

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose with black fruits, tobacco, oak, licorice, black pepper and chocolates.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, oak, wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, coffee, bitter herbs, spices, tar and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah from Israel. Fruit forward and extracted. Nicely balanced and bold. Rich and good by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Really enjoyed the nose once it opened up.

I Had the 2017 three years ago, and it felt very different. This vintage feels like an Australian Shiraz.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Paired nicely with cheeses and crackers.

100% Shiraz grapes from the Galilee region were aged in French oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 9 months ago

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9.0

Pale Lemon in color.

Very aromatic nose with lots of gooseberry and citrus notes.

Medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Fruit forward with mild complexity.

Dry on the palate, crisp and refreshing.

Showing limes, citrus, light grapefruits, green apples light herbs, minerals and spices.

Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.

This Israeli Sauvignon Blanc is nicely balanced and enjoyable by itself. Easy drinking, tangy and a little bit spicy. Fresh and fruit forward.

I've had a few vintages of this Sauvignon Blanc before, and it is very consistent.

A great party wine, and good for the pool too.

Grapes are grown in the Golan Heights region. Kosher.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$20. — a year ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Dark purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits, tobacco, oak, chocolates, light earth, herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, spices, currants, tobacco, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Syrah blend from Israel is drinking very nicely at this point. Complex, extracted and rich.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes in the decanter.

I had it 4 years ago and it is drinking better now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Mourvedre. Kosher and not Mevushal. Grapes are grown in the Galilee region and aged for 13 months in French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30 (current vintage). — 4 months ago

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9.1

#kosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Light nose with chocolates, black fruits, light earth, tobacco leaf and light wood.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, spices, oak, light vanilla, licorice, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from California is drinking very nicely now. Easy drinking, tangy and interesting. A good sipping wine.

Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes in the glass.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats. I paired it with a baked Brie cheese.

Kosher and Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45 (current vintage). — 6 months ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a reddish/ brick rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and blue fruits with earth, wood, spices, licorice, light vegetables, herbs, pencil lead, metals, tobacco, coffee, cola and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 9 year old, Single Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is still drinking nicely, but past its prime. I've had this vintage 3 years ago, and it was better then.

Spicy and fruit forward. Rich, yet elegant with a nice mouthfeel.

Really loved the nose right out of the bottle, but it changed as it opened up.

Good by itself or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 18 months in French Oak barrels. Kosher.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — a year ago