So let me start by saying this is a fun bright wine. 2016's Shiloh Shor Barbera is made of 100% Barbera and aged 15 months in a mix of French and American oak . It clocks in at an alarming 15.5% alcohol (2016 was another hot year), but don't worry - that doesn't come through … Continue reading 2016 Shiloh Shor Barbera
Month: February 2018
RCC Israel #17
Well here we are again. After last month's all Israeli RCC in honor of Tu Bishvat, this month the theme was VeNahafoch - and so other than a bonus bottle that I wanted everyone to taste blind, the requirement this month was that the wines be anything other than Israeli. As our wonderful chefs were … Continue reading RCC Israel #17
2016 Vitkin Gewürztraminer Collector’s Edition
A new wine store opened up in Beit Shemesh and I decided to take a visit. Most of the wines were standard, but one pleasant surprise was finding the 2016 Vitkin Gewürztraminer Collector’s Edition. Outside of the Rose and the Red Israeli Journey, Vitkin has been hard to find in any of the wine stores … Continue reading 2016 Vitkin Gewürztraminer Collector’s Edition
2017 Jezreel Valley Rosé
After getting an early taste at Sommelier, I had been looking forward to spending a little more time with the 2017 Jezreel Rosé. A blend of 45% Carignan, 40% Syrah and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, the bottle clocks in at 12.5% alcohol. On the nose some floral notes followed by some raspberry and I wanna say … Continue reading 2017 Jezreel Valley Rosé
2016 Jezreel Valley Nahalal
A friend of mine from back home (once a NY'er always a NY'er) flew in unexpectedly and surprised me with a visit. As I was truly unprepared, we decided to go out to eat at a restaurant I really can't recommend enough - Muzza BaHar. Great food, great service, great view all at reasonable prices. … Continue reading 2016 Jezreel Valley Nahalal
2014 Tanya Alon Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine puts me in an awkward position. I have promised to give my unfiltered opinion of the wine I taste - but this wine was brought over for lunch this past Shabbat by a friend and I know he tasted it before he bought it..... In fact, I am FULLY aware that this is … Continue reading 2014 Tanya Alon Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 Domaine Netofa Chenin Blanc
After tasting a pre-release version of this wine in December, I have been itching to get my hands on the finished product. I have now spent a solid 3 hours with it and this wine does not disappoint! As always the wine is unoaked 100% Chenin Blanc. Slightly more subdued on the nose then when … Continue reading 2017 Domaine Netofa Chenin Blanc