"Odedi"

9.2

#kosherwineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Pretty nose of blueberries, black plums, currants, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, Mediterranean spices, peppercorn, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and dark coffee.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, earth, cloves and peppercorn.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old GSM blend from Bethlehem is drinking wonderfully now. Showing nice balance with a great mouthfeel.

Feels like a Napa Cabernet on the nose, but definitely not on the palate.

Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 3 years.

Loved the nose right out of the bottle, and the alcohol is nicely integrated now.

Delicious right out of the bottle and good by itself.

I had this vintage 4 years ago, and it is drinking beautifully now.

A blend of 47% Syrah, 35% Grenache and 18% Mourvedre. Grapes are grown in the Judean Mountains at 2,500 feet elevation, and aged for 12 months in (100% new) French oak barrels. Kosher.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#kosherwineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Full bodied and already showing nice complexity.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, alcohol, coffee, peppercorn and earth.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.

This interesting Cabernet blend from Israel is still young and would be better in a couple of years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Good by itself or with food.

Grapes are grown in the Jerusalem Mountain region. A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petite Sirah, 14% Petit Verdot and 11% Cabernet Franc. Kosher and Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$40. — 4 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

#kosherwineSunday

Very pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.

On the nose green apples, grapefruits, spices, light earth, minerals and light sea salt.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, lemons, green apples, almonds, herbs and earth.

Medium plus in length on the finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Northern Israel.

Showing mild complexity, nicely balanced and rich. Fruity and tangy.

Good by itself or with food. Easy drinking and good for parties too.

Aged in French oak barrels for 2 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$22. — 4 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Zwebner Estate Vineyard Judean Mountains 24.19 2019, Bethlehem

#kosherwineSunday

Pale yellow in color with a golden tint.

Sweet nose of honeydew, citrus, lemons, honey, spices, apples, herbs, light earth and minerals.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Very dry on the palate with green apples, limes, spices, light earth, herbs, light vegetables and white pepper.

Tangy finish with grapefruits and light almonds.

This is a very nice white Bordeaux blend from israel. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a crisp mouthfeel.

This 3-year-old is drinking very nicely now and better than a year ago.

Peaking now, but would be interesting to try it again in a couple of years.

Feels like a Bordeaux white with a Vouvrey twist. Loved the nose here.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.

A blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented and aged separately in French oak barrels, on its lees. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30. — 6 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

#kosherwineSunday

This Single Vineyard Syrah from California is drinking beautifully now.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, dark chocolates, coffee, pencil lead, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, tar, bitter herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Fruit forward, tangy and elegant. The high alcohol is well integrated at this point.

This 7-year-old is peaking now and good right out of the bottle.

I had it 4 years ago, and decided to give it a few years in the bottle to mature. Good call on my part. So much better now.

A great sipping wine.

A blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier. Aged for 22 months in French Oak barrels (25% new). Kosher and not Mevushal.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$55. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

#kosherwineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, vanilla, spices, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, coffee, vanilla, licorice, sweet tobacco and spices.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very enjoyable red wine from israel. An interesting take on Portuguese wine. Feels very much like a new world red blend.

Nicely balanced and easy drinking, which makes it very dangerous.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. A good party wine and good by itself.

Grapes are grown in the Golan Heights region. A blend of Tinta Cao and Touriga Nacional. Kosher

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#kosherwineSunday

This is a delicious white blend from Israel.

Light yellow in color.

Medium bodied with high acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

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

Nice finish with tangy lemon juice and a light bitterness.

Tasty and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. An Interesting wine made with a local grape called Dabuki.

This 3 year old is drinking beautifully now. I had it 6 months ago, and this time it is so much better. Time worked it's magic. Would be interesting to try it again in a year or two.

A blend of 50% Dabuki, 30% Gewürztraminer and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$26. — 5 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

#kosherwineSunday

This is a nice Grenache blend from Israel.

Full bodied with medium acidity.

Showing black currants, plums, cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, black tea, barnyard, earth, vegetables and tobacco leaf.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

I had it a year ago and it was a different wine. Showed mainly red fruits, and now it feels like a new world Syrah blend. Interesting stuff.

Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. Aged for 16 months in mostly used French oak barrels. Kosher and unfiltered.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$53. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

#kosherwineSunday

This is a delicious kosher wine from Walla Walla Valley.

Pretty color. Deep Inky with a reddish rim.

Beautiful and powerful nose with notes of wild flowers.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Showing black plums, licorice, light oak, vanilla, light vegetables, tobacco, bonefire smoke, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, cola, herbs, black tea and graphites.

Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley is drinking very nicely now. Rich yet Elegant and fruit forward.

Soft, spicy and interesting, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

I had it a year ago and it is already drinking better. Will continue to age nicely in the 7 to 10 years.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

Kosher and not Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$90. — 2 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Shiran Winery Limited Edition Old Vine Carignan 2019, Israel

#kosherwineSunday

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Carignan from Israel. Nicely balanced and good right out of the bottle. Fruit forward and elegant.

A good quality wine, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

I had it less than a year ago, and it is drinking much nicer now. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years.

100% Carignan grapes. A tiny production of only two barrels. Aged for 12 months in Hungarian Oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$63. — 6 months ago