midbar (๐๏ธ 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 Claudioย Fenocchio in piedmont. and it shows.
14.5% abv yet so drinkable.
pale ruby ๐
mostly sour red ๐with a splash of jam and a bit of dirt ๐
medium body.
medium plus acidity.
low tannins.
lovely ๐of tart red cherries, dried ๐, raspberry, smoke, tar, that jam splash and a bit of earth, with stones and cranberry crushed in the mix.
medium - ๐ฏ
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 ๐ is local.
paired ok with 'all purpose' green sauce made from green leftovers, lime peel, olive oil and garlic (nyt cooking) mixed with pureed ๐ฅ and my mom's turmeric grilled white fish.
such a great wine! โ 3 years ago
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 โ 4 years ago
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. โ 7 months ago
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 โ 3 years ago
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 โ a year ago
2018 vintage. A delicate merlot from the desert. Round, smooth, tasty. โ 3 years ago
Wrong identification. Minbar merlot 2018. Deep color. Velvetish. Cherry. A bit spicy. Soft tannins. Long finish โ 4 years ago
barak heller hayun
๐๏ธ 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. โ 2 months ago