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
Cabernet Sauvignon
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
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
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 #8
For Rosh Chodesh Adar we decide to embrace the spirit of VeNahafoch Hu and changed our guidelines accordingly. First - all wines had to be imported - no Israeli wines allowed - and second, the wines needed to be quality, but the 6 years past vintage rule was not enforced. This led to a wonderful … Continue reading RCC Israel #8
RCC Israel #7
RCC Israel Shevat 5777 was held on January 29th 2017 in Jerusalem. The food at these things just keeps on getting better and better. With a last minute cancellation and a mistakenly swapped bottle, the lineup in the menu did not match the final lineup. Very abbreviated impressions follow. Chodesh Tov! Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, … Continue reading RCC Israel #7
RCC Israel #6
RCC Israel #6 - was in honor of Kislev was held on December 4, 2016. @ firsts food-wise. 1 - we went chalavi (dairy/milchigs or whatever you prefer to call it) - and that worked out wonderfully. Our chefs just continue to impress. 2 - I prepared one of the dishes - the cheesecake. Firs … Continue reading RCC Israel #6
RCC Israel #5
After last month's massive RCC, I thought it would be a smaller quieter affair this month - no luck as we again had special guests from abroad. This led to the same problems as last month in terms of keeping track of wines - even missing some as I was also helping in the kitchen … Continue reading RCC Israel #5