About the Wine: Like California, Israel had an unusually cold year in 2011. Also like California, Israel is hot enough to be marginal for wine grape growing, so a cold year is actually a boon for those who know how to take advantage of it. Grapes grown in cold weather tend to produce more elegant, austere wine. Hence the prestige of Burgundy. No region in Israel compares to Burgundy, but this colder year did provide an opportunity for wine makers to show their talents.
About THIS Wine: It is very dark red with a violet rim, fairly light for a hot climate Cab. Tobacco and jammy raspberry are prominent on the nose. The palate presents big fruit balance with firm, chalky tannins. For all my rambling in the introduction "elegant" is not a term that would describe this wine, but it is fairly balanced.
Drinking This Wine: It's drinkable by itself, but better with food. Juicy hamburger is the pairing that comes to mind.
Overall Impression: I think this would hold it's own with any California Cab at the same price range and so I must say it is good for the price.
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