Judean Hills%2c Israel

Tzora Vineyards

Shoresh Judean Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Another hit from Tzora. Excellent Sauvignon Blanc provides strong citrus flavors that are perfectly balanced by Chardonnay to create an elegant white wine. — a year ago

Domaine du Castel

'C' Blanc du Castel Chardonnay 2018

2018 vintage. A full body Chardonnay. Beautiful deep gold color; Buttery and creamy. Some citrus acidity comes at a later stage and brings fruit notes to the pallet. — 4 years ago

Shiloh

Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

2015 vintage. Brick red color semi opaque. Strong bouquet of tabac and plums. Medium body, strong finish — 5 years ago

Yaffo Winery

Hommage Syrah Merlot 2011

Licorice, plum, relaxed yet tangible tannins. Drinking very well right now! — 5 years ago

Clos de Gat

Ayalon Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

So well balanced and beautiful. Great for eating with or drinking alone. — 6 years ago

Yatir

Judean Hills Petit Verdot 2011

Dark inky in color with a short purplish rim.

Beautiful nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, cherries, light vegetables, wood, light vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, caramel, peppercorn, leather, earth and bell pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cherries, oak, licorice, spices, coffee, cola, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, earth, bell pepper, green vegetables, bitter herbs, chocolates and smoke.

Nice length on the finish with medium tannins, bitter herbs and tangy cranberries.

This is a great Israeli Petite Verdot. Well balanced, interesting and complex. Shows a great mouthfeel with a nice tangy ending. As it opens up it becomes earthier with more vegetables notes.

Needed 4 hours in a decanter to show some tannins.

It's not very often that I get to enjoy a Petite Verdot single varietal that much.

Made with 100% Petite Verdot grapes. Aged for 12 months in Oak barrels and lightly filtered before bottling.

Kosher wine (not Mevushal).

14.5% alcohol by volume.
— 7 years ago

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Tzora Vineyards

Misty Hills Red Blend 2016

An excellent holiday wine! Decent length, balance and body. — 2 years ago

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Shiloh

Secret Reserve Petite Sirah 2017

Deep inky in color with a short purple rim.

Very fruity on the nose with blackberries, sweet plums, raisins, dried figs, tobacco, spices, cola, vanilla bean, cedar, licorice, chocolates, mocha, coffee and peppercorn. Smells like its from Napa Valley.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, raisins, dried figs, cooked cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, coke, peppercorn and light earth.

Long finish with round tannins and spices.

This is a nice surprise. This is a great Petit Sirah from Israel. Big, bold and extracted. Rich and tasty. Tastes very much like a Napa wine.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 3 hours of airtime, when the tannins show up and bring more structure.

Still young and overwhelming, although I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 to 5 years.

Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Unfiltered and kosher.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$45.
— 4 years ago

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Yatir

White Mt. Amasa Viognier Blend 2017

Seriously good blend. — 5 years ago

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Vitkin

Petite Sirah 2011

2011 vintage from 30 to 40 years old vines, Judean hills,Israel.
Ink color, dark fruits notes, some acidity. Good balance. Rich and thick. Starts a little harsh, developes nicely and becomes round. Good finish.
— 6 years ago

Psâgot

Judean Hills Cabernet Sauvignon

Very nice Israeli wine from Jerusalem mountain range. Needs more years to develope. Perfect for the Rosh Ha Shana meal! 2014 — 7 years ago

Clos de Gat

Sycra Judean Hills Syrah 2013

Winner winner — 7 years ago

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Galil Mountain Winery

Ela Barbera Blend 2012

Very subtle oak, wild raspberry & red cherry notes... Very drinkable & smooth with a complex finish. — 7 years ago

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Katlav

Wadi Katlav Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Pronounce nose of delicate perfume. Medium to dark garnet color, pallete with barrel influence. — 3 years ago

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Tabor Winery

Single Vineyard Revadim Vineyard Marselan 2015

Cherry cola, raspberry preserves, blackberry, loganberry, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 4 years ago

Shvo Vineyards

Upper Galilee Sauvignon Blanc 2018

second bottle for me from hyped boutique shvo vineyard.
non kosher and sustainable, supposedly.

12.5% ABV

pale green 👀

pineapple and hinted flint👃

medium minus body.
medium minus acidity.

tropics and lemon with biterness on the side and some hinted funk 👄

light 🎯 with some juicy feeling.

can't say i was amazed but well done with firm balanced structure.

great vfm (75 nis).

had it all day long while vacationing in a hotel with the family.
as the time passed bitterness was felt more and funkness became dryness.

not my fave style sauvignon blanc but still very good.
hope to try the shvo chenin soon.
— 5 years ago

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Tzora Vineyards

Judean Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Concentrated dark fruit flavours, especially plum jam. Dark bold and thick appearances. Cab, Syrah, PV and Merlot blend. — 6 years ago

Psâgot

Edom Red Blend

Comforting- excellent mouth feel — 6 years ago

Tulip Winery

White Tulip Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Very clear. Perfumed nose, tropical fruit and white flowers with hints of grass. Very light body backed by great acidity. Pretty. — 7 years ago

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