I was happy to have the opportunity to attend the first (trade-only) day of IsraWinExpo and determined to take full advantage, arrived as early as possible for the opening press conference which included a talk by Adam Montefiore’s on the state of the Israeli wine industry to the approximately 45 visiting foreign journalists, wine buyers […]
#202 – January 30, 2012 (more recent update) The 2010 vintage year was especially blessed, but not necessarily from a climate perspective. Au contraire, 2010 was a pretty bad year weather-wise and will be somewhat of a winemaker’s year – a year in which the ability of the wine maker will play a paramount role […]
So KFWE was last night and, as always, I thought it was a great event – kudos to Gary J. and Royal for the hard work and all thier efforts and wishing all the West Coast folks a tremendous event tomorrow – enjoy. My newsletter this week will hopefully have a more detailed description of […]
Recommended by Yossie in the Month of February (1) Newsletter #203; February 02, 2012. Carmel, Mediterranean, 2007 Carmel, Appellation, Carignan, 2007 Binyamina, Reserve, Carignan, 2009
#194 – December 11, 2011 When I first wrote about the Gvaot winery almost three years ago it was a glowing report on their first released wines of the 2005 and 2006 vintages. Along with their amazing 2007 Cabernet Franc the winery had captured my palate with some rich and deep wines that managed to […]
#200 – January 12, 2012 With your loyal support this week’s newsletter achieved another significant milestone for Yossie’s Wine recommendations – it is edition #200! I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for your readership and hope you have enjoyed reading these weekly editions as much as I have enjoyed writing them […]
#201 – January 21, 2012 This week’s newsletter focuses on one of Israel’s largest wineries and one I haven’t profiled in many years, Barkan. The last time I discussed this winery was back in 2007 when it had just begun its path to redemption. Much has changed for Barkan since then – the majority of […]
#198 – December 30, 2011 As the holiday week comes to a close here in New York I am really looking forward to taking back my morning commute back from the tourists. Seriously folks, despite the big illuminated apple on top, it’s still just a store… As usual, in connection with reviewing my notes and […]
#197 – December 23, 2011 As we close in on the end of the Gregorian calendar, we are blanketed by the media in all its iterations with multiple lists of the “best of” or “top 10” of any and everything under the planet from clothing and outrageous styles to restaurants and wine. While the lists […]
Binyamina Avnei Hachoshen, Yahalom-Diamond, 2007: A mentioned above, this was a limited edition run and a big success. A big, powerful and full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (30%) and Petite Verdot (20%). Delicious right now but give it the time it deserves as it’s clearly destined for future greatness. Great structure and balance […]