(French) colombard used to be the most planted white variety in Israel. used as the white blend workhorse. lost it's popularity a few decades ago and now being used again.
most winemakers consider it a fresh not to be aged crisp week day quality sipper.
this is my second try, the other one was ok-ish.
11.5% abv
high acidity.
light body.
apricot, peach, grated ๐peel and a hint of nuttines. maybe a guava slight memory.
balanced and interesting.
medium + ๐ฏ
had it on it's own by the pool while vacationing in the dead sea desert area.
lovely sipper and great vfm (79 nis) โ 4 years ago
Great Sauvignon brought by Meirav Cristal โ 6 years ago
an Israeli cab surprisingly survived 13 years after harvesting.
they say 2011 was a great vintage, so it helps.
nothing spectacular, I'm guessing the wine started ok-ish and nothing more.
hinted tannins at the back.
high acidity.
lots of ๐ (jam with preserved sugared whole cherries), some chewing tobacco, assorted spiced greens and a little dirt.
for the sake of science, a great experience. โ a year ago
terrible days in Israel.
an Israeli off dry riesling and that's a change.
11% abv
medium to full body.
high acidity.
white flowers, lemon rind and leaves, lime, peach, green apple peel and hints of ginger.
on it's own sweetness is hinted.
combined with not too spicy indian style veggie take away it felt much sweeter and lifted the cuisine.
medium ๐ฏ
very interesting. feels like a good but not great kabinett german Riesling.
great vfm @ 80 nis. โ 4 years ago
Really good. โ 6 years ago
Dark fruit on nose, soft tannin. Very good. โ 4 years ago
Hiroko had this 5 years ago
My first Israel wine. So so delicious. โ 6 years ago
"Odedi"
Dark purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and complex.
Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, chocolates, herbs, light tobacco leaf and black pepper.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle.
I had it 3 years ago and it is drinking better now. Will not get any better from this point, so drink up.
Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Kosher.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$30 (current vintage) โ 9 days ago