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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Strong nose of blueberries, black plums, cherries, light oak, licorice, chocolates, earth, coffee, bell pepper, tobacco leaf, mediterranean spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, earth, herbs, dark coffee, tobacco leaf, peppercorn, bell pepper and vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is still drinking very nicely. Elegant and rich. Complex, earthy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the decanter.

Drinking at the end of its peak now, and feels like a Left Bank Bordeaux. An interesting wine.

I had this vintage 3 years ago and it was drinking better.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Grapes are grown at 2,800 feet of elevation and aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels. Kosher and Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 6 days ago

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9.1

#kosherWineSunday

Deep ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red and black fruits on the nose with light oak, chocolates, coffee, licorice, tobacco, herbs, spices, light black olives and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, coffee, earth, spices, chocolates, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Long spicy finish, with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty Syrah blend from Israel. Nicely balanced and rich. Fruit forward and complex.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the decanter.

This 10 year old unique Syrah blend, is drinking very nicely now, and drinking at its peak. I had this vintage 7 years ago, and it is drinking so much better now.

A great sipping wine that paired nicely with food too.

A blend of 76% Syrah, 12% Tannant and 12% Malbec. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50 (current vintage). — a month ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Very pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, black currants, cherries, light cedar, earth, bitter herbs, chocolates, black pepper, tobacco and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, fresh cherries, plums, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and light licorice.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Israel. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and engaging. Rich, fruit forward and tangy.

This 6 year old is starting to drink beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a Braised Lamb dish.

A blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Kosher and Mevushal.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 2 months ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Nose of red and black fruits with earth, light wood, mediterranean spices, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, coffee, peppercorn, earth herbs and green tea.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old red blend from Israel is drinking at its peak. Fruit forward with lots of earth notes to compliment it.

The nose feels more like an Oregon Pinot Noir, but the palate drinks like a Southern Rhone Red. So interesting.

Easy drinking and nicely balanced. Tangy, with a nice mouthfeel.

I had this vintage a couple of years ago, and it is drinking better now.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime, with a light chill.

A very unique blend of 38% Caladoc, 24% Carignan, 18% Argaman, 8% Grenache, 6% Petit Verdot, and 6% Syrah. Aged for 8 months in large oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 4 months ago

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9.3

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blue and black fruits with mediterranean spices, light cedar, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth and black pepper.

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

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, light earth, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is drinking wonderfully now. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Nicely balanced and soft.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Complex and engaging. Tangy and spicy.

Interesting, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Kosher.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$50. — a year ago

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9.0

#KosherWineSunday

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Aromatic on the nose, and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Off dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing apples, pears, melons, mangoes, pineapples, light honey, earth, honeysuckle, limes, bitter herbs and sweet grapefruits.

Tangy finish with limes and honey notes.

This 7 year old Gewürztraminer from Israel is drinking very nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with semi hard cheeses.

Kosher and not Mevushal.

11.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$24. — a year ago

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9.2

#kosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, cola, vanilla, licorice and spices.

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

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, licorice, chocolates, cedar, tobacco, spices, light earth and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Syrah blend from Israel. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and elegant.

This 6 year old is showing a soft mouthfeel, and in your face kind of wine. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 85% Syrah, 12% Petite Sirah and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — a year ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Inky in color with a reddish/ brick rim.

Earthy nose of black currants, plums, licorice, oak, bell pepper, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cooked cherries, black currants, black plums, blackberries, light vanilla, oak, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs, light bell pepper, earth, mushrooms, vegetables, black pepper and mediterranean spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Smooth and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex, elegant and entertaining.

Needs time to open up properly (2 hours in the decanter), but good right out of the bottle too. Showing a beautiful nose when it opens up.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. I had this vintage a couple of years ago, and it is drinking better now.

Good by itself or with food. Paired beautifully with the beef Prosciutto.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were grown at 2,700 feet of elevation. Aged in oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 7,000 bottles. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40 (current vintage). — 13 days ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, dried meats, tobacco leaf, light rhubarb and mediterranean spices.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, earth, herbs, spices, light vegetables and black pepper.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Nicely balanced and good right out of the bottle.

Fruit forward and complex, with a nice mouthfeel. I really enjoyed the nose here.

This 6 year old Merlot will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Paired very nicely with dried meats and crackers.

Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — a month ago

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9.1

Elvi Wines Herenza Rioja Reserva 2014, Spain

#kosherWineSunday

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

Earthy nose with fresh cherries, raspberries, light wood, spices, herbs, earth, light vegetables, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, black tea and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 12 year old Rioja Reserva is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and engaging.

I had this vintage 7 years ago, and it is drinking better now.

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

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 2 months ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Strong nose with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, mediterranean spices, light oak, tobacco leaf, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Medium length on the finish with soft tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This 6 year old Dolcetto blend from Israel is drinking at its peak now. Nicely balanced and elegant, with nice complexity. Fruit forward and entertaining, with an Italian feel.

I had this vintage 4 years ago, and decided to give it a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Drinking so much better now.

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

A unique blend of Dolcetto and Marselan. Aged for 6 months in oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$40. — 4 months ago

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9.0

#KosherWineSunday

Pretty gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, pears, yellow apples, light diesel, minerals, spices and sea salt.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, citrus, light herbs, diesel, spices and white pepper.

Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This young Riesling from Germany is already drinking very nicely. Fresh, complex and engaging. Good right out of the bottle, and easy drinking.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Nicely balanced and interesting. Crisp and refreshing.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$39. — 7 months ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A very pretty color.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blueberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates and licorice.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty 8 year old Marselan from Israel. Nicely aged now, and drinking better than when I last had it four years ago.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward and easy drinking. Spicy and entertaining.

Needed 45 minutes to open up and show the beautiful nose. What a great surprise.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Marselan grapes from the Galilee were aged in French oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$25 (at release). — a year ago

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9.1

#kosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black plums, cherries, spices, light oak, diet cola, light bell pepper, chocolates, black pepper and herbs.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolates, green vegetables, light earth, herbs and black tea.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty 9 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Lake County in California. Fruit forward and spicy.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier and spicier as it opens up.

I had this vintage 5 years ago and it is drinking so much better now. Will not improve from this point on, so drink up.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Kosher and Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50 (current vintage). — a year ago

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9.1

#kosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, vanilla, licorice, mediterranean spices, light black tea, tobacco, chocolates, light metals and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, stewed cherries, tobacco, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, light cedar, earth, herbs, spices and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Bordeaux blend from Israel is still drinking very nicely, although at the end of the peak. soft and easy drinking, elegant and rich.

Fruit forward with great complexity, especially on the nose. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Feels like a California Bordeaux blend. Very interesting.

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

I had this vintage 6 years ago, and it is drinking much better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 36% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 12% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc. Aged in oak barrels for 10 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50 (current vintage). — 20 days ago

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9.1

Domaine des Marronniers Chablis Les Marronniers 2017, Burgundy, France

#kosherWineSunday

Light golden in color.

Nose of fresh citrus fruits, bruised apples, lemon juice, mangoes, light earth, light wood, herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, apples, light oak, spices, lemons, sea salt, pineapples and minerals.

Tangy finish with limes and spices.

This 9 year old Chardonnay from Burgundy is still drinking very nicely. Elegant and complex, with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold. Nicely balanced and easy drinking.

I had this vintage 5 years ago and decided to wait a few more years. Drinking better now.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Good by itself or with food.

100% Chardonnay grapes from 30 year old vines. Kosher and Mevushal.

91 points.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

$35 (current vintage). — a month ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Pretty color of gold.

Fruity nose with citrus, apples, pears, melons, lemons, light spices and light oak.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, light peaches, limes, apples, light oak, spices and light herbs.

Nice finish with lemons and limes.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from Sonoma County. Rich and elegant. Fruit forward, tangy and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and neither tart nor bitter.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine.

100% whole cluster Chardonnay grapes were aged in (10% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45. — 2 months ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, blackberries, cooked cherries, light cedar, licorice, cloves, chocolates, spices, herbs, tobacco leaf and black tea.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, blueberries, light wood, mediterranean spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth, cola and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Israel. Fruit forward and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Showing great complexity at this point.

This 7 year old is drinking beautifully now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to do so in the next couple of years.

I had this vintage 2 years ago and decided to give it a few years in the bottle to mature properly. What a great choice, as it is drinking so much better now.

Needed 20 minutes in the glass to open up properly. Elegant, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 70 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45. — 3 months ago

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9.1

#KosherWineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very fruity.

Showing red and black fruits with light wood, spices, licorice, coffee, dark chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco, bitter herbs, light vegetables, dried meats and light iron notes.

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

This 8 year old Syrah blend from Israel is drinking at its peak now. Elegant and nicely balanced. Spicy and fruit forward. Complex and interesting.

I had this vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

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

A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Mourvedre. Aged in French oak barrels for 13 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30 (at release). — 8 months ago

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9.2

#KosherWineSunday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose of black currants, cooked plums, licorice, light wood, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, light vanilla, herbs, tobacco, peppercorn, dark chocolates and light earth.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon based blend is drinking beautifully now. Complex and engaging. Fruit forward and elegant. Soft and smooth.

Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

This 6 year old is delicious right now, and drinking at its peak. Will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had it a 3 years ago, and decided to wait for another 3 years and let it mature. That was a good choice, as it is drinking so much better now.

A great sipping wine. Delicious stuff.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Shiraz and 10% Petit Verdot. Grapes are grown in the Galilee region, and aged for 16 months in oak barrels. Kosher and Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — a year ago