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Reviews by shoshana@kosherwinesociety

Yarden Chardonnay Odem Organic 2005

70 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

A brilliant straw yellow colored Chardonnay with soft vanilla and lemon notes on the nose and round and giving on the palate. Oak is well integrated and alcohol is well balanced. Both women and men will enjoy this wine. An outstanding effort by the Yarden winery.
Submitted: 4/27/08

Galil Mountain Yiron Syrah 2004

70 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This is another great Syrah from Galil Mountain, although I did find the oak a trifle overpowering here. Lots of tobacco and wood on the nose and very soft and easy to drink in the mouth.
Submitted: 1/22/08

Galil Mountain Shiraz 2006

70 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

I very much enjoyed this wine! It has an interesting nose of dust and brambles with a touch of sour black cherry. The wine is smooth and round in the mouth, well-balanced with a soft and easy finish.
Submitted: 1/22/08

Galil Mountain Yiron 2004

70 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This is a nice blend that showcases the unique attributes of the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes. There is lots of spicy, dark fruit on the nose and palate and toasty, vanilla flavors are evident on the palate. This wine will definitely improve with age.
Submitted: 1/22/08

Galil Mountain Viognier 2006

80 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This wine is one of my favorites by this producer. It has a wonderful floral, perfumey nose and tastes oily and full-bodied on the palate. Think Chardonnay meets Gewurztraminer!
Submitted: 1/22/08

Galil Mountain Shiraz/Cabernet 2005

70 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This wine is deep purple in color with a nose veritably bursting with earthy spice, tobacco and black currants. On the mouth there is also green fruit elements and intense tobacco flavors. The tannins are very evident on the finish.
Submitted: 1/22/08

Yatir Forest 2004

80 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

The wine is deep purple in color with a nose redolent with forest trees and berries. (No wonder they named it Ya'ar!) Full-bodied on the palate with some lovely cherry notes. This wine is still quite young with firm, mouth drying tannins. I expect this wine to develop nicely over the next 5-10 years.
Submitted: 1/14/08

Yarden Chardonnay 2003

50 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This represents the old school Israeli Chardonnay style. It is very oaky, dry and buttery. The acidity levels are a little sharp making the lemon notes predominant. Not a very well-balanced of well-executed Chardonnay.
Submitted: 1/11/08

Yarden Viognier 2005

60 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This wine smells exactly like apple juice! This is a medium-bodied Viognier, with a nice balancing acidity. It is not as perfumey on the nose as many other Viogniers and the finish is a little short.
Submitted: 1/11/08

Ella Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

60 points by shoshana@kosherwinesociety (16 reviews)

This is a very earthy Cabernet Sauvignon. Leather, mushrooms, tea, and peppery spice are all expressed on the palate. The finish reveals the ripe tannins of the wine.
Submitted: 12/17/07

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