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What We’re Drinking – 2013 Psagot Edom

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
  The nose has loads of black cherry, with a background of dust and tobacco leaf. There is marvelous complexity on the palate. It leads with black cherry, then adds black currant, followed by deeper mulberry, all with an underlying tobacco leaf. Tannins are dusty and drying. This is a

Tzora Vineyards

David Honig
Wine Reviews
3 min read
Tzora Vineyards is located in the Judean Hills of Israel. The winemaker, Eran Pick, is one of the most respected in Israel, and he has the support of consultant Jean-Claude Berrouet, formerly of Chateu Pétrus, in working to create some of Israel's finest wines. Pick is another of Israel's young

Domain du Castel

David Honig
Wine Reviews
2 min read
Domaine du Castel is one of Israel's best known boutique wineries. It was launched by Eli Ben Zaken, and is now run by Eli and his children, Eytan, Ariel, and Ilana. Situated between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Domaine du Castel is open to groups of 6 or fewer. All its

2011 Tulip “Black Tulip”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Tulip's flagship meets expectations as the best of its line. The nose shows black currant and black cherry. The first impression on the palate is the smooth, silky mouth feel. Black cherry leads, followed by blackberry, with hints of vanilla and spices. Good complexity and well-integrated tannins all shows a

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