Upper Galilee Judean Hills, Israel

Galil Mountain Winery

Alon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

This wine has an indigo color in the glass. The nose is full of dark fruit, with blackberry, plum and black currant coming into play. Notes of cigars, leather, white pepper and funky earth make me think the Syrah plays a much larger part than its percentage indicates. The palate has all the black fruit and some ripe, red cherries in addition. The acidity has some zip to it and the tannins are firm enough for brisket. The finish isn’t terribly long, but it holds the fruit flavors for a delicious few minutes. — 24 days ago

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Tzora Vineyards

Judean Hills Syrah Blend 2011

Tasty. Cali Cab style but different. Would buy and hold to see. — 6 months ago

Tzora Vineyards

Judean Hills Blanc 2019

Strong brilliant yellow color. A wine with a presence. Noticed oak, medium acidity. — 8 months ago

Zwebner Estate Vineyard

35.6.18 Judean Mountains Red Blend 2017

This Israeli Grenache blend is delicious now.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, cola, licorice, light vanilla, black pepper and herbs.

Spicy finish with soft tannins.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it always delivers.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a lamb dish.

A blend of Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Kosher.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.
— a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Sounds interesting!

Clos de Gat

Har'El Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Extremely smooth and elegant. Beautiful nose and color. Very tasty and balanced — 7 months ago

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Tzora Vineyards

Misty Hills Red Blend 2020

Pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose and fruit forward.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing black plums, cooked cherries, currants, oak, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This young red blend is already drinking beautifully. It is full of chocolates and light earth notes. Interesting, rich and good by itself.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Drinking it with the winemaker, made it so much more special.

A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Syrah. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150.
— 10 months ago

Ronald, Jose and 9 others liked this

Clos de Gat

Chanson Blanc Judean Hills Chardonnay Blend 2022

A white blend from the judean hills, Israel. Chardonnay, Semillon, Viognier. Yellow with hints of green colour, aromas of tropic fruits and pears, on the palate some switness is noted. Enjoyable. — 4 months ago

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Agur

Special Reserve 2020

Very smooth and well balanced. Enjoyable. — 6 months ago

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Domaine du Castel

Grand Vin Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

From a magnum bottle.
The cork was challenging, too dry and crumbled on its way out....
A very powerful nose and a full body, tasty, exceptional balanced wine is experienced.
— 7 months ago

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Clos de Gat

Har'El Syrah 2016

Third tasting and it reveals itself at its peak in a style that recalls Cornas or a first-class Saint-Joseph: Smoked bacon, animal, crunchy and powerful. Gourmet sensation of residual sugar. Caramel, roasting. Long and refined finish with drying and persistent tannins. Magnificent price/pleasure ratio. 2016 is perfectly balanced.

Troisième dégustation et il se révèle à son apogée dans un style qui rappelle Cornas ou un Saint-Joseph de première classe:
Lard fumé, animal, croquant et puissant. Sensation gourmande de sucre résiduel. Caramel, torréfaction. Finale longue et raffiné e aux tanins asséchants et persistants. Magnifique rapport prix/plaisir. 2016 est parfaitement à l’équilibre.
— 10 months ago

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romo

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Syrah from Israel? 🤔
Romain Fitoussi

Romain Fitoussi

@romo Yes, absolutely. They produce beautiful wines in various styles.