Only Available in the US

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I have long maintained a page on this site dedicated to those special wines that were only available in Israel and I felt were worth bringing back  to the US, either for long-term cellaring purposes or simply to enjoy.  As the geographic scope of readership has continued to expand, a significant number of readers are located in Israel where many of the world’s greatest wines aren’t available (and many that are technically available, are only available at stratospheric pricing retail pricing making it more economical to fly to the US to buy them than to purchase them in a local Israel shop).

As a result, I have set forth an initial list of wines that are available in the US and worth your time, consideration and hard-earned shekels.   I note that a number of these are boutique wineries that are only available directly from the producer and may be more difficult to track down (i.e. Hajdu and Four Gates).  I have listed all of the wineries that are generally available in the US and not in Israel and underneath each such winery, a few of their wines I feel are particularly worth seeking out.  Some of these wineries produce an enormous number of wines (i.e. Hagafen and Herzog) making it unrealistic to note every one of their offerings I recommend.  For additional suggestions follow the individual links or use the search button above.

Enjoy, Happy Hunting and Safe Traveling!

Agua Dulce
Agua Dulce, Zinfandel, 2010

Bokobsa Selection, Sancerre, 2012

Château Guiraud, Sauternes 1er Cru, 2001
Château Léoville Poyferré, Saint Julien, 2005
Château Les Roches de Yon Figeac, 2012
Château Moulin Riche, 2011

Capcanes
Capcanes, Flor la Flor, 2011
Capcanes, Peraj Ha’Abib, 2012

City Winery
City Winery, Ein Sof, Pinot Noir, 2011
City Winery, Reserve, Malbec, 2012

Covenant
Covenant, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012
Covenant, Solomon Lot 70, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010

Domaine Roses Camille
Domaine Rose Camille, Pomerol, 2005 & 2006 (2005)
Domaine Roses Camille, Echo de Camille, 2011

Elvi
Elvi, Clos Mesorah, 2013
Elvi, Herenza, Rioja, Reserva, 2009

Four Gates
Four Gates, Chardonnay, 2011
Four Gates, Merlot, 2011

Goose Bay
Goose Bay, Blanc de Pinot Noir (Rosé), 2014

Hagafen
Hagafen, Dry Riesling, 2013
Hagafen, Late Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc, 2008/2009
Hagafen, Prix, Mélange, 2009

Hajdu
Hajdu, Grenache, 2013
Hajdu, Makom, Grenache Blanc, 2013/2014
Hajdu, Petite Sirah, 2013

Herzog
Herzog, Special Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clone Six, 2009
Herzog, Special Edition, Petite Sirah, Prince Vineyard, 2012
Herzog, Special Reserve, Single Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek, 2012

Porto Cordevero
Porto Cordevero, Ruby Port, n.v
Porto Cordevero, LBV, 2004 & 2005

Porto Quevedo, Ruby Port, n.v.

Shirah
Shirah, Bro-Duex, 2013

Vignobles David
Vignobles David, Le Mourre de L’Isle, Cotes du Rhone, 2012
Vignobles David, Le Mourre de L’Isle, Reserve, Cotes du Rhone, 2012
Vignobles David, Les Masques, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012