2017 Tzora Vineyards Judean Hills Blanc, Israel, Wine Review

This is a 75/25 blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. It is quite lively and enjoyable. Light golden in color with some silvery/green swirls. On the nose, this has some peach and some citrus with a slight minerality and herbal note. On the palate, this is slightly crisp with good fruit. It seems like it probably needs to be consumed quickly. Right now it has nice peaches but they dissipate in the glass. Good finish. This worked well with an Israeli Chapped Salad and also with Matzoh Ball Soup (Veg broth). Get the most current vintage you can.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$30.00USD

2016 Tzora Vineyards Judean Hills, Israel, Judean Hills, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$30.00USD

This is a modern style of Chardonnay from the center of Israel. It is 90% Chardonnay with 10% Sauvignon Blanc added. This is a very nice white with energy and some verve to it. Light golden in color. The nose has lemons and minerals. Slight oak but no butter. On the palate, this is clean with nice minerality and slight lemon/citrus. Good length. It is drinking well now and probably should be drunk up in the next year. It will go well with lighter foods, salads and sea foods.

2018 Domaine Du Castel La Vie Blanc du Castel, White Blend, Israel, Judean Hills, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$22.00USD

This wine and it's Red counterpart are some of the best values from Israel. This is a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Chardonnay and 5% Gewurztraminer. It is basically the third level wine in their hierarchy. Light golden in color with a touch of green. The nose is nice with citrus, slight orange peel and slight floral notes. Very steely. On the palate this is light bodied. Very crisp and refreshing. It has some depth but it more about raciness than complexity. Very food friendly or on its own. A nice match for soft cheeses to start a casual evening outside. This probably shoul

2010 Golan Heights Winery Yarden Blanc de Blancs, Israel, Wine Review

Vintage:

2010

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Current Price:

$29.00USD

This is much better than the 2009 (tried two years ago). The 2010 should, however, be consumed now. It is not really showing oxidation, but the fruit is fading. That said, this is a solid wine that made for a fun start to our Passover Seder. We consumed it before actually sitting down to the Seder. It went well with dried fruits and nuts and "mock" liver. Light golden in color with a fair amount of medium-ish bubbles. The nose has some green apples and minerals with slight ginger and slighter oxidation. On the palate, the apples carry thru along with some minerality. Not a lot of a

2017 Tulip Winery White Tulip, Israel, Galilee, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$22.00USD

This was served in a Sukkah before an Israel wine tasting. Fun. Light yello/gold in color. The nose has nice limes, lemons and slight wax. It is a blend of 65% Gewurztraminer and 35% Sauvignon Blanc. The Gewurtz was not identifiable and this drank like a Sauvignon Blanc. That said, it is a nice wine. The palate has nice minerality with some lemons and a bit of tropical fruit (Guava?). Good finish. It is not mevushal but it is kosher.

2019 Recanati Chardonnay Reserve, Israel, Galilee, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$32.00USD

Another winner in the Recanti Reserve lineup. Served with our 2023 Seder meal. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has some grapefruit, slight vanilla and peach. Full bodied. On the palate, yellow grapefruits, slight spice and vanilla. This vintage is starting to show a bit of age but still drinking just about at peak. This is nice on its own and worked well with Roasted vegetables with an avocado cilantro sauce. Drink over the next few years.

2017 Tzora Vineyards Judean Hills Blanc, Israel, Wine Review

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