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2013 Tulip “White Tulip”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a lovely wine for the pool-side, fresh, bright, and refreshing. The color is a pale straw, and the nose shows pineapple, backed by pink grapefruit. The Sauvignon Blanc takes the lead on the palate, with grass and grapefruit. Pineapple, tart and sweet, come through on the mid-palate, followed

2013 Tulip “White Franc”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
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

Tulip Mostly Cabernet Franc 2012

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Raspberry and tobacco show on the nose. Black and red raspberry with a tobacco background make up the palate. Smooth tannins with a gentle grip contribute to a round mouth-feel. Licorice lingers on the finish, Drink with lamb chops. 89 points, WHO: Tulip Winery WHAT: Cabernet Franc DESIGNATION: Kosher WHERE: Israel,

Tulip Just Merlot 2012

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This interesting blend of umami and spice will pair nicely with spicy lamb dishes. The nose is all red fruit, bing cherries and raspberry. The palate shows a little darker, with black cherry, licorice, and an underlying umami soy/tar. The mid-palate has a big pop of allspice, an addition from

Tulip Winery Syrah Reserve 2011

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This rich addition to the Tulip line spent 18 months in French oak, just 20% new. The nose shows blackberry, blueberry, and seared beef fat. The palate opens with big blackberry flavors. Red fruits on the mid-palate add tartness. Underlying everything is a flavor reminiscent of the crisp end of

2011 Ella Valley Vineyards Cramim Red

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This special edition wine is made by Ella Valley Vineyards for Isrotel's luxury Cramim Spa and Wine Hotel, and is only available to the hotel's guests. The nose shows black cherry and cardamom. The palate has layers of black cherry, mulberry, and hints of tar and black licorice. Tannins are

2010 Teperberg Cabernet Franc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This Israeli Cab Franc is clean, well-made, tight and focused. The nose offers black raspberry and tobacco on the nose. Black currant, black cherry, tobacco, and a hint of tar hit the palate together. On the mid-palate there is a to red fruits, with raspberry and cranberry joining the cherry.

2009 Pelter Winery “Unoaked” Chardonnay

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Soft, clean, and in good balance, this would pair nicely with trout almondine. The nose leads with apples and tangerines. Soft baked apples  lead on the palate, tangerines follow on the mid-palate. Half the grapes were whole bunch pressed and there was no malolactic fermentation. Recommended. 89 points. WHO: Pelter