Varietal:Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation:Israel, Galilee
Style:Red
Price:$26
WOW Rating:90
Observes Jewish wine critic Glenn Verk, “This wine receives 18 months of aging in French oak, and though unfiltered and a bit cloudy, the earthy nose is elegant and complex, though maybe not bone dry.”
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Suncé, which is Croatian for “sun,” is owned and operated by Frané and Janae Franicevic, with one employee – tasting room manager Kimberly Harbaugh, who was a classmate of Janae’s in pre-school, and has been a friend ever since. The winery property, on Olivet Road in Santa Rosa (CA) was purchased in 1998, and when not tending vines and crushing grapes, Frané has spent his time transforming a former stable into a compact winery, and a former shed into a comfortable, light-filled tasting room.
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When you ask Leo Trentadue (Trentadue Winery, Geyserville, CA) how he happens to be a successful winery owner, he gives all the credit to his father, Joseph Trentadue. A native of Bari, Italy, Joseph arrived in the United States when he was 16. Two years later he enlisted in the army, but before he could be sent overseas, Armistice was declared, and he decided to go back to Italy. At the railway station, where he and his friends were waiting for the train to carry them to the docks, he saw a poster with pictures of orange groves and the magic word, “California.” He decided he might as well go look it over. He could always go back to Italy – but he never did.
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Even though Edward and Debbie Wallo had traveled and lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for several years, they had never visited Mendocino County until one day in 1988 when they went wine tasting in Yorkville (Population 25). When the heard that the property was being put up for sale the young couple took a giant step and became the new proprietors of the 110-acre piece of land that included 10 acres of organically farmed vineyard. Additional plantings since then have brought the vineyard acreage to a bit over 30.
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This beautiful, smooth 100% Napa Cabernet Sauvignon offers enticing aromas of black cherry and cassis, followed by full, ripe fruit flavors and a hint of spiced oak.
Barrel aged sixteen months in American oak, the soft tannins help create a supple texture that fills the mouth with layers of flavor and a long, lingering finish.
Enjoy this wine with grilled meats, or hearty pasta dishes.
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Rutherford Vista Vineyard
Made from hand-selected premium grapes from our Rutherford vineyard, this 100% Napa Valley Chardonnay is noted for its complex aromas, featuring hints of apple and citrus. Barrel fermented and aged ten months in French oak, this unique wine offers toasty oak and full fruit flavors.
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Made exclusively from grapes grown on Lewelling’s family vineyard at the foot of Spring Mountain in St. Helena, this elegant 100% Merlot offers inviting aromas of ripe berry and plum followed by luscious blackberry flavors and a hint of mint.
Twenty-two months of barrel aging in French oak kelps create the creamy texture and velevty smooth finish that will invite you back for continued pleasure and enjoyment.
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On the Slovenian Blue Franc is certainly the best wine-growing region produces Posavje, where the climatic conditions of her skin written on. In this microclimate from the variety Blue Franc wine develops a complex aroma and pleasant taste, which is enriched by soft tannins. Blue Franc wine belongs in the quality and the better yield, even at the very top class.
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Riesling is a variety that is in the House of grape and wine Kunej proved to be versatile, from top to predicate dry wines. Year 2000, dry berry selection, Knight became champion of all Riesling. The richness of the sun year 2003, has developed a special wine: Laski Riesling grape selection.
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