Two sanity, producer, two editors wrote Lumina Wayne met at the Carlton Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israeli wines to taste, and put together a list of recommendations for the holiday. On the table overlooking the sea were laid more than 25 bottles of wine, costing no more than one hundred shekels, all covered with foil to prevent tasters impressed by labels or names of wineries and concentrate only on the quality of the wine is poured. Each of us gave Lane score from 1 to 10 and added a few notes. As with all a blind tasting, this time too there were some surprises - vineyards and wineries anonymous starred renowned disappointed. The final list of 16 wines were scored very highly, and these are our recommended four cups Seder table.
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1. Jerusalem Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve - Score 9
Tasting of dark horse came out of nowhere and managed to surprise us all. He made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot's easy additions and Petit Verdot, aged 15 months in barrels and is characterized by concentrated flavors of fresh fruit, integrated coffee and chocolate flavors. Impressive wine, balanced and extremely festive. kosher. Price: 75 S.
2. Galil Mountain Winery, these 2012 - Rating: 8.9
The blend of Galilee, which is based on the addition of Barbara Syrah and Petit Verdot, we had only good things to say: "Excellent wine with a remarkable aroma", "pleasant and fun filled levels" and others. Wine, aged in barrels for one year, is polished, complex but not too much, and has an uncanny ability to endear himself to anyone who might taste it. kosher. Price: 70 S.
3. winery Jezreel Adumim 2013 - Rating: 8.9
We are all, without exception, we noticed his pleasant floral scents, and we loved them. Wine became the youngest winery in the Lower Galilee Jezreel Carignan grapes, purple and obsolete boat barrels for 18 months. Its structure is light, pleasant texture and slightly bitter finish. Nice and cozy wine, which can accommodate a wide variety of dishes. kosher.
Price: 90 S.
4. Tabor Winery, Earth II, Storm 2012 - Rating 8.8
"Outstanding wine. That would be great with meat or a good meal," impressed us. "Rich and sweet," she wrote him another taste. No one could ignore soft power of this wine. A unique blend of Petite Sirah grapes Ramat Sirin and Upper Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in barrels for one year. kosher. Price: 90 S.
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5. Recanati Merlot Reserve 2011 - Rating 8.6
One of the most significant disputes arose around tasting this wine, made from grapes grown in a vineyard in the Upper Galilee Manara and aged for 16 months in the barrel. Someone who had reservations about smoky smells and its fleshy, and was the one who waxes lyrical about the complex extension, but also those who loved him less, he could not ignore his quality. kosher. Price: 80 S.
6. Courtesy, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 - Rating 8.4
Wine that surprised us and left behind expensive wines three times his size. Courtesy is not a winery in itself, but a joint venture Stores "Wine Route" and Barkan Wineries. Its smells fresh and spring, building light and pleasant acidity. Who doubted was his solemn, but we quite liked it. Price: 30 S.
7. Winery MAYA, Mara Red 2013 - Rating 8.2
The stated goal of MAYA winery, founded by husband and assisted Tulip Winery and Vineyard wine consultant from Greece, is the creation of a Mediterranean climate suitable wines. The wine, a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan, defined by us intriguing and impressive wine with aromas of fruit, earth and smoke and could impress your guests around the holiday table. kosher. Price: 85 S.
8. The Golan Heights Winery, Yarden Syrah 2011 - Rating 8
"Very pleasant to drink", "tasty and spicy", "superior" - these are just some compliments Slater wine, made from grapes grown in the Golan Heights and aged 18 months in barrels. Also, we were impressed with its complexity and smearing fruit, earth, smoke and chocolate. This love him less, noted that in comparison to smells, its tastes a bit disappointing. kosher. Price: About 99 S. 9. Ella Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 - Rating 8
One of the most striking characteristics of this wine, made from grapes grown in the Valley of Elah, and aged 14 months in barrels, is seriousness. Complex wine, elegant, fun and capable of aging. We loved the smells of good fruit, sweet spices and herbs and were impressed with its solid structure and deep flavors. kosher. Price: 90 S.
10. Avidan Winery, Red Tag 2013 - Rating 7.9
Avidan Winery was established in 2001 in Kibbutz Eyal and won without some appreciation among wine lovers. The winery, ceased operations in 2012 due to the death of the founder and winemaker chill Avidan, he returned, a new location and a new winemaker. Red Tag 2013 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, is defined by our tasters wine most delicious, cozy and with a presence. kosher. Price: 60 S.
11. winery spindle. Red spindle Vineyard 2012 - Rating 7.8
"Surprisingly good wine", "tasty and easy to drink", "fun" - the majority were very fond of wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc from the Western Galilee, aged 14 months in barrels. If not for this, who believed he was "not enough festive," giving it a score according to, I believe he would have come much higher on the list. kosher. Price: 80 S. 12. Tel rye Ortal Vineyard 2011 - Rating 7.8
To this blend, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah from the Golan Heights and aged in barrels for one year, we set C"firoti and pleasant "," meaty and spicy "and deep aromas Husband". It has aromas of red fruits and black fruits, smoke and some sweet spices, rough texture and slightly bitter finish. Price: 90 S. 13. Teperberg 1870, Mritaz 2013 - Rating 7.6
Although not too much we were impressed with its complexity, most of us, we thought that this is a fruity wine, enjoyable, pleasant and good. He made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Samaria and aged for eight months in barrels, contributed to its good structure and added the presence of coffee and chocolate aromas. kosher. Price: 60 S.
14. Montefiore Winery Red 2013 - Rating 7.5
Montefiore's red, made from grapes Malbec, Syrah and Petite Sirah Mauser Judah, was also at the center of controversy. There were those who loved the mineral and its bursting freshness, accompanied by the smell of white pepper, and some did not connect them all and set the wine reasonableness ". In any case, he did not leave us indifferent. kosher. Price: 65 S.
15. winery staff, ridges, purple 2012 - Rating 7.4
The wine was made from grapes purple, unique Israeli strain resulting from hybridization between varieties Carignan and Cinsault. Some wine tasters thought it was aggressive, rough, with high acidity and unpleasant to drink. Others found it rather pleasant. Taste it for yourself and decide if it is suitable for your holiday table. kosher. Price: 80 S.
16. winery blush, red 2012 - Rating 7.3
Seal the list of our recommendations. Understated blend of Syrah, Malbec and Mourvedre, from Zichron Yaacov. Year aged wine barrels was done to impress or to extort admiration. Is light, easy to drink without posturing, and who loves his wines such benefit greatly from it not only during Passover. Price: 80 S.
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