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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

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

2009 Pelter Winery Cabernet Franc

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A delightful red fruit and white pepper pop makes this wine stand out. The nose shows black raspberry and tobacco, very typical markers for Cabernet Franc. On the palate, black raspberry and tobacco are joined by cranberry and white pepper. Acids are very bright, tannins smooth and slightly sweet. It