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Wine from the Holy Land, at Your Door

David Honig
Features
11 min read
Twenty years ago there was only a handful of Israeli wines, and very few of interest to the international consumer. Today, there are 300 different wineries, and many of them are making wines that are not only in the international style, but that can also compete on the international stage.

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

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

2007 Lucas & Lewellen Petit Verdot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Hugely floral, violets fly up from the glass, followed by black fruits and graphite. Black fruits and violets lead on the palate, followed by the same pencil lead and grippy tannins. Red currants show on the mid-palate, a bright acidic lift that brings the violets back into focus. Drink with

2011 Anemoi Wines “Notus” Red Blend

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is interesting, showing black fruit, blackberry and elderberry, sweet cherry, and charred wood. Blackberry and raspberry are together with black pepper on the palate. More shows on the mid-palate, as sage, lavender, and then smoked meat come through. The florals, spices, and meat flavors linger on the finish.

2010 Canyon Wind Petit Verdot

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This offers aromas of black cherry, plum, and vanilla. The leading flavor on the palate is elderberry, a deep black fruit. It is lifted around the edges by raspberry, sweetened with fig paste, and spiced with nutmeg, pepper, and soy. There is a real umami undercurrent that makes it special.

2009 Canyon Wind Cellars Anemoi Boreas

Joe Roberts
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A recent line of wines from Canyon Wind focused on Bordeaux-style blends, Anemoi Boreas shows what Colorado is capable of when it comes to red wines in favorable vintages. Gritty and full of dark berry fruits and blackcurrant, this is a serious wine what is just starting to integrate its