About the Wine: Israel is one of the newest frontiers of wine growing. Most of the country is too hot for vineyards but the hill and mountain regions do have a climate conducive to wine making. This has created a strange situation in the Kosher wine market. Traditional Kosher wines are made from cheap wine that is artificially sweetened and the palate of the Kosher wine drinker has grown to expect that. This complicates things for anyone trying to sell Kosher wines made in the standard, non Kosher fashion.
About THIS Wine: It has a dark center with a garnet rim, fairly standard for a Shiraz. The nose is earthy with strong oak, jammy red fruit, and a musty smell that I can only describe as "forest floor." Bold red fruit is prominent on the palate with notes of plum and pepper that progress into a spicy, tannic finish.
Drinking This Wine: It could be drunk by itself or with hearty but mild food to balance out the spices. Steak and potatoes or hearty rice dishes would do well.
Overall Impression: This is a very good wine and fourteen dollars is reasonable. It is a good value
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