Intense aromas of cassis and dark cherry are layered with accents of menthol, tea and black currant leaf. The texture is medium-full and velvety with fine, fleeting tannins. The wine closes nicely with an enduring and evolving finish. A perfect companion for braised brisket.
— L.B.
(4/1/2008)
Pricey, but one of the better efforts to come out of Israel, successfully marrying plum fruit with vanilla and toasted coconut and some fine pipe tobacco notes. Medium-bodied, turning a bit chewy on the finish, but the fruit wins out in the end. Best over the next few years. Imported by Abarbanel Wine Company.
— J.C.
(4/1/2006)
Has some hints of green bean, but also decent cassis and chocolate flavors. There’s a hint of tomato leaf as well. Velvety in the mouth, with a long, layered finish. Imported by Abarbanel Wine Company.
— J.C.
(4/1/2006)
Easy to drink, if somewhat herbal and light in body. Cedar and vanilla notes accent cherry-rhubarb aromas and flavors, picking up additional complexity in the form of cinnamon and mint. Tart and juicy on the finish. Imported by Abarbanel Wine Company.
— J.C.
(4/1/2006)
Red cherry and raspberry aromas lead the bouquet, with secondary notes of red currant and savory herb in the backround. This is medium weight, with dusty but gripping tannins and a firm structure.
— L.B.
(9/1/2012)
Ripe berries and spice aromas entice, and the palate continues to please with more raspberry and black pepper. The wine could use more dimension but the lively flavors and substantial finish add weight.
— S.K.
(4/1/2007)
Black pepper, spice and smoke on the nose are followed by fruit-forward flavors of plum and cherry. Full-bodied but not overpowering, the wine has a lingering finish and overall elegant character.
— S.K.
(4/1/2007)
Produced from grapes grown in the Northern Negev/Southern Hebron Hills at Kibbutz Kramim, this rounded kosher Syrah is well-integrated with bright berry and pepper flavors and a lingering finish. Good structure and tannins mean it will age well and can hold its own against bolder dishes.
— S.K.
(4/1/2007)