Off-dry and interesting. This curious and pleasant white wine is made primarily from the red wine grape, cabernet franc. There is no skin contact after the juice is pressed, so no color (which comes from the skins) is added to the wine. With 13-14 grams of residual sugar, there is a clear sweetness. It is very nicely perfumed, with aromas and tastes of rosewater, with a touch of tobacco added on the palate. White grapefruit pith lingers on the finish. This would be quite nice with a kosher hot dog, and the sweetness would counter the bite of diced onions and hot mustard. Recommended. 87 points.
WHO: Tulip Winery
WHAT: Cabernet Franc (75%), Sauvignon Blanc (25%)
DESIGNATION: Kosher
WHERE: Israel, Judean Hills and Upper Galilee
WHEN: 2013
HOW MUCH: $25
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Cramim Spa and Wine Hotel is situated in the heart of the Judean wine region, a 15 minute drive from Jerusalem. The hotel is surrounded by a beautifully scenic, pastoral setting and offers a quality experience of combined leisure, recreation, fine wines and impeccable tastes. Hotel guests will enjoy an exquisite chef restaurant, boutique wine bar, a contemporary spa complex with unique vino-therapy treatments, as well as pampering rooms and suites that boast a modern interior design.