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?
RCC Israel # 15
This was a very special & unique night. Not only were we celebrating the new month (late and I guess not so new anymore) but Simon Jacob's birthday - and for that, we went all out and broke a few of our rules . We opened the evening up to as many participants as we … Continue reading RCC Israel # 15
RCC Israel # 14
Crazy night this was. The food rocked as always thanks to Uri Zaltzman & Bracha Arnold. My thanks to Penina & Jack Kustanowitz for hosting an unruly bunch of drunks. And the wines - well first the bad - we had 4 flawed bottles 2 of which were corked (TCA) and 2 of which probably … Continue reading RCC Israel # 14
RCC Israel # 13
Bracha was back in the kitchen this month with Uri - and the weather cooperated. We had some excellent food - with a great take on Goose Breast - and of course another spectacular desert! Wines were again incredible - the Frere Robaire was the winner for me followed by the Herzog, Special Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon, … Continue reading RCC Israel # 13
RCC Israel #12
Uri cooked solo this month - and despite some technical difficulties still pulled off some wonderful food! It was REALLY hot that night - and it was a tough environment to cook in. Standout wines of the night were the Masada 2010 which was awesome and the GHW CS 1997 - that's right - 1997! … Continue reading RCC Israel #12
RCC Israel #11
So for the first time both of our wonderful chef's were unable to cook so we ventured out into the wild and ended up at Kinor Bakikar, located in Kikar Hamuzika in Jerusalem. While no where near as creative as what we usually get, the food and service were both outstanding and we will likely … Continue reading RCC Israel #11
RCC Israel # 10
Food-wise we had some really creative stuff here. The Ramen was out of this world as was the goose breast. But the desert - WOW! All of it was made of vegetables - and it was all incredible! On to the wines - a mixed bag here this month - but still plenty to love … Continue reading RCC Israel # 10