The Monarchy
Grätzer
Historic Ale
Gratzer from Netherlands. Jopen and The Monarchy. Very good — 12 years ago
Four Vines
Monarchy Paso Robles Red Blend 2011
Lots of personality. Love this. — 11 years ago
The Monarchy
The Monarchy Methusalem Johannisburger
Bright red fruit, cinnamon & nutmeg. Yeasty, tarty goodness — 11 years ago
The Monarchy
Munchhausen Sour Altbier
@cadetwine_wineandbeer drinking this fresh sour altbier! — 12 years ago
Maison Leroy
Pommard Pinot Noir 1976
1976 looking mind blowingly good. So complex. Old forest. Crumbling monarchy. Stately yet mouldy. Wow. Still primary fruit here yet that secondary development is astounding — 10 years ago
The Monarchy
Preussen Weisse Spiced Weissbier
Beets and juniper. Maybe the earthiest thing of all time. — 11 years ago
Georg Mosbacher
Forst Kieselberg Riesling Großes Gewächs 2008
A nice Riesling, very fine and precise, confirm that 2008 was a great year for this estate, every sip is a treat, fresh, pure and lovely aromatic - Riesling vineyard in the' KIESELBERG' site is one of their older ones and provides with one 'Großes Gewächs' (Grand Cru) wines. The classification based on land tax legislation introduced by the Bavarian monarchy in 1828 ranks 'KIESELBERG' amongst the top sites of the Palatinate. — 12 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Five Stones “Monarchy” 2018, Judean Hills, Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
Flagship wine produced only in select vintages when estate fruit reaches exceptional quality. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a small block of mature, low-yield vines. Hand-selected grapes crafted into a deeply structured, age-worthy expression of the Judean Hills.
Aromas & Flavors
Raspberry, cassis, black cherry, toasted oak, vanilla, tobacco leaf, espresso, and subtle dark chocolate. Layers unfold with air, revealing complexity and precision.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding. Firm, structured tannins balanced by fresh acidity. Dense core of fruit wrapped in polished oak. Long, persistent finish with depth and refinement. Built for extended aging.
Food Pairings
Prime rib, grilled lamb, slow-braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses, or herb-crusted beef tenderloin.
Verdict
Power with discipline. A Cabernet that confidently expresses maturity, vineyard concentration, and serious intent. Complex, structured, and cellar-worthy. A benchmark Judean Hills Cabernet.
Did You Know?
Low-yield mature vines typically produce smaller berries with a higher skin-to-juice ratio, increasing phenolic concentration and structural depth, key factors in age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.
🍷 Personal Pick
A permanent resident in my cellar. Among my top Judean Hills favorites, layered, intense, and built to evolve gracefully over the next decade and beyond. — 5 months ago