Sagee Aran

9.2

Drimia Winery, Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Negev Israel. A medium body SB, a little buttery that provides complex together with fine acidity. attributes of apple and lemon grass. — a day ago

Harvey Raben

8.9

Appealing blend primarily of Rhone varieties with Viognier leading the way. Good acidity and a variety of flavors that meld well together. — 2 years ago

barak heller hayun

9.1

🏜️ wine.
70% merlot
30% cabarnet sauvignon

2 years in oak.

a medium + body of candied cherry, plum, orange rind, butter with a little vanilla and chwing tobacco.

high acidity
medium well integrated tannins.

lovely expression, and i assume it's still quite far from it's peak. — 2 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

Galai Estate wineCasa Negev 2018, Merlot blend.
Needs to stabilise for about 30 minutes. — 4 years ago

Sagee Aran

8.9

2018 vintage. A delicate merlot from the desert. Round, smooth, tasty. — 6 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.0

Midbar winery. Cabernet Sauvignon 2019. From the Israel Negev heights area, a desert wine at altitude of 800 meters.
Very young, aggressive. The fruit is the drive of the wine and its balanced nice. A food wine that supports the dish with its spicy(mild) notes. Dark purple color.
I will open the next one in a few years to see the development — 6 years ago

barak heller hayun

9.0

my first ever pinot noir.
not from full on cold climate but from the Israeli negev desert(hot days and cold nights)

nothing to compare to so I'm not very confident reviewing.

100% pinot noir

14.4% abv

red fruit with leather and barnyard hints 👃

medium body.
high acidity.

tart and fruity with firm but light tannins 👄

long 🎯 that lingers on.

paired well with big varaiety brunch buffet.

krembo - sweet Israeli mass produced dessert made of industrial whipped cream, biscuit and 'chocolate' coat made it jammy and delicious.

great vfm (98 nis)

let's have some burgundy pinot and think it all through please. — 7 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

100% Colombard from the high Negev desert. A little oak notes with refreshing acidity. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Pinto Winery – Chardonnay 2023
Negev – Israel 🇮🇱

Overview
Single-varietal 100% Chardonnay from desert-grown vineyards in Yerucham, Mitzpe Ramon, and Omer in the Negev. Hand-harvested fruit, vinified to highlight freshness, mineral lift, and the unique tension created by extreme diurnal swings and arid, high-stress conditions. Modern Israeli white wine that prioritizes terroir clarity over oak influence.

Aromas & Flavors
Lemon zest, green pear, white peach, and saline minerality, with subtle herbal undertones and toasted almond. Bright citrus energy leading into a gentle savory finish.

Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium bodied with notable acidity, clean texture, and a crisp, persistent line. Lean, mineral, and refreshing rather than creamy or buttery.

Food Pairings
Grilled white fish, pan-seared shrimp, falafel with tahini, halloumi, Mediterranean salads, roast chicken with herbs.

Verdict
A fresh, Chablis-leaning take on desert Chardonnay, combining brightness, salinity, and place-driven character. Elegant, modern, and quietly impressive, especially for its extreme growing conditions.

Did You Know?
Israel pioneered advanced drip-irrigation technology, allowing vineyards to thrive in the Negev desert. This innovation is now used in top wine regions worldwide.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine instantly reminded me of a Chablis-style expression, subtle flavors, mineral lift, and a delicate finish. A very elegant Chardonnay at an accessible price point, and a surprising standout from an unexpected place.
— 7 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

Moa winery, Malbec 2018. From the Negev desert at elevatuon of 800 meters, a perfumed Malbec. Medium body, balanced palate with young red fruit notes — 3 years ago

barak heller hayun

9.2

midbar (🏜️ in hebrew) winery 100% grenache from mitzpe ramon.

20% whole cluster fermentation.
6 months in old oak.

the new winemaker in the winery was an assistant to Claudio Fenocchio in piedmont. and it shows.

14.5% abv yet so drinkable.


pale ruby 👀

mostly sour red 🍒with a splash of jam and a bit of dirt 👃

medium body.
medium plus acidity.
low tannins.

lovely 👄of tart red cherries, dried 🍓, raspberry, smoke, tar, that jam splash and a bit of earth, with stones and cranberry crushed in the mix.

medium - 🎯

what a lovely lovely silky surprise.
blind tasting i was feeling french tenderness of pinot noir(but that would be too expensive for my wine club) or maybe gamay. but it had the italian elegant boldness. i was confused and quite shocked finding out this 💎 is local.

paired ok with 'all purpose' green sauce made from green leftovers, lime peel, olive oil and garlic (nyt cooking) mixed with pureed 🥔 and my mom's turmeric grilled white fish.

such a great wine! — 5 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

Yatir winery.
Yatir Creek 2015, a blend of Syrah, Tanant and Malbec. An interesting blend based on Syrah. Thick, purple color. Cherries and plum hints on the nose. Balanced, tanins already soft. Was a good companion to the wintery lunch we had. — 6 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

Binyamina winery, Jasper 2015. The Jasper demonstrates a novel and harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc grapes, harvested in vineyards in the Upper Galilee, with the addition of Viognier grapes originating in a tiny but superb vineyard located in the northern Negev.
The wine shows strong structure mineral, perfume and long finish. — 8 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

Pale rosecolor, pronounced nose of fresh red berries. Balanced palate with strawberry flavours and fresh acidity.
This is from the Negev desert vineyard at 800 meters. — a month ago

Sagee Aran

9.2

A wine from the Negev desert. A fruity Chenin with a pleasant acidity, medium body, notes of melon. — 2 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

Ramat Negev Winery Exodus white blend. 70% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Semion. 10 month in Oak.
From the Negev desert.
Very crisp and some vanilla notes. — 3 years ago

Sagee Aran

8.9

A nice Sangiovese blend from the Negev desert, Israel. Good balance, noticed fruit and freshness — 4 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.3

A delicious blend from the Negev heights, near Yatir at an elevation of more than 800 metres.
80% CS 20% PV. Ruby purple deep color, nose of matured fruits, very balanced, long aftertaste — 6 years ago

Tatiana Chernova

9.0

Wrong identification. Minbar merlot 2018. Deep color. Velvetish. Cherry. A bit spicy. Soft tannins. Long finish — 6 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.0

Binyamina winery. Ramat Sirin vineyard. Petite Sirah 2013.
Inky, thick, blackfruits, balanced. — 7 years ago