Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, work took me to Barcelona at a most inopportune time - causing me to miss the annual Zur/KFWE-Israel event. Adding insult to injury, Elvi’s inclusion in the Zur/Royal portfolio also meant that a trip out to visit any of the Elvi properties was out of the question. As a consolation, Dr. Moises … Continue reading KFWE-Israel 2018
Month: January 2018
2016 Tabor, Single Vineyard, Shifon, Viognier
This is the third entry in Tabor's Single Vineyard series. This wine puzzled me. On first pour, right out of the fridge at a temp of about 3-4 Celsius (38-40 Fahrenheit). No nose, no acid, some perceived sweetness. The body was watery. When it warmed up to lets say 5-6 Celsius flavors started coming out. … Continue reading 2016 Tabor, Single Vineyard, Shifon, Viognier
2016 Jacques Capsouto Vignobles Côtes de Galilée Village Cuvée Eva Blanc
Once a month I attend a wine evening in my neighborhood. Each couple brings a bottle of wine and a dish to pair it with. Hosting is rotated among the couples and the hosting couple also brings an opening or desert wine depending on the circumstances. The level of wines are nice but they are … Continue reading 2016 Jacques Capsouto Vignobles Côtes de Galilée Village Cuvée Eva Blanc
Sommelier 2018 – I Won’t Buy What You Don’t Let Me Taste
The annual Sommelier show took place in Tel Aviv last week on Monday and Tuesday. Plenty of people have written posts on Facebook already - and I am sure others will write detailed notes on the show and wines. Gonna skip that and give you a couple of highlights of the wine and overall impressions … Continue reading Sommelier 2018 – I Won’t Buy What You Don’t Let Me Taste
2016 Carmel 4 Vats
This being my first formal tasting note on the site, it's fitting that it is both an Israeli Wine and super Quality to Price Ratio (QPR) to boot. The 2016 Carmel 4 Vats is the third vintage of this wine and as always is made up of a blend of Marselan (from the Judean Hills), … Continue reading 2016 Carmel 4 Vats
RCC Israel #16
Our all Israeli RCC -Israel Shvat is a wrap - and it was spectacular! The food of Bracha Arnold has really never been better - every single bite was delicious. We also had some excellent surprises from the "bonus" bottles that were brought by participants - including a first taste of the new 2017 Latour … Continue reading RCC Israel #16
Netofa December 2017 Portfolio Tasting at Corky
I was at a wonderful tasting last month hosted at Corky Wine Bar for Domaine Netofa. There was some light food served which was perfect for the event (and if you haven’t been, you need to get some of the baked Camembert – off the charts). The tasting was led by Pierre Miodownick, the famed winemaker himself … Continue reading Netofa December 2017 Portfolio Tasting at Corky
Why should you care about what I have to say?
Truth is, you shouldn't. In fact you really shouldn't care much about what anyone else thinks of what any given wine or food item tastes like - other than yourself! This seems to be self evident when it comes to things we are confident about. For instance - if you like ketchup, no matter how … Continue reading Why should you care about what I have to say?