Bordeaux Blend

This is a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Verdot and Merlot from Israel.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is deep and complex with cassis, black raspberries, char, moist earthiness, and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this has ripe black cherry fruit along with plums, spice, slight chocolate and char.  Long finish.  This is tasty and drinks easily on its own and will work well with many foods.  It should be a natural with Brisket (the Jewish kind).  It is Kosher.  Drink over the next three to five years.  

This is a blend of 81% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot and 2% malbec from Napa.  Perhaps the "weakest" of the 8 vintages tried at this tasting, it is still an outstanding wine.  Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with cassis, black cherries, tobacco, spice and an interesting minerality.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, cassis, cherries, spice and a slight caramel note.  Long finish.  Nice on its own or with food.  This worked well with vegetarian Lasagna.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.