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Red

2018 NeveYarak Syrah Tzuba

 Judean Hills more
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5/17/2024 - Yagil wrote: 88 points

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Rosé

2022 Sea Horse Winery Garcia

 Judean Hills Rosé Blend more
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5/17/2024 - Yagil wrote: 89 points

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Red

2013 Boutari Grande Réserve Naoussa

 Xinomavro more
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5/13/2024 - Yagil wrote: 91 points

pale red brown
high aromas intensity of red mature, partially-roasted, jammy cherries and other forest fruits, present tertiary notes, leather, spices.
fully developed
off-dry, med acidity, med integrated tannins, med abv, med body, good complexity, med+ flavors intensity consistent with the nose, med length finish.
Still enjoyable but clearly over its peak.
Drink now.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2021 Bat Shlomo Ice Wine

 Judean Hills Sémillon more
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5/15/2024 - Yagil wrote: 89 points

Spontaneous wine-quintet (at my home): pale lemon
light aromas intensity of fresh white fruity honey-comb with floral notes
sweet, high acidity, light body, med intensity flavors, med+ length finish
can drink now - suitable for further aging

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Red

2015 Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Il Bosco

 Corvina Blend, Corvina more
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5/15/2024 - Yagil wrote: 92 points

Spontaneous wine-quintet (at my home): see my previous TN

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Red

2010 Margalit Enigma

 Israel Red Bordeaux Blend more
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5/15/2024 - Yagil wrote: 92 points

Spontaneous wine-quintet (at my home): dark opaque red-black-brown
high aromas intensity of mature and lively dark forest fruits
fully developed
dry, high acidity, high round soft tannins, high abv, full body, very good complexity, rich fruity flavour, well balanced, medium length finish, long pleasant aftertaste.
Drink now - at peak. Unlikely to further improve with additional aging.
Bottom line: exceeded our expectations for this wine at this age.

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Red

1999 Château Pavie Decesse

 St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more
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5/15/2024 - Yagil wrote: 91 points

Spontaneous wine-quintet (at my home): 1 hour of air at low shoulder.
High aromas intensity of roasted mature dark fruits, oak-vanilla, typical enjoyable classic BX tertiary notes.
Fully developed, most likely over its peak.
Dry, high acidity, med integrated tannins, med abv, full body, med complexity, rich roasted mature dark fruits flavors, still enjoyable but clearly over it peak, over its ideal drinking-window.
Drink now.

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Rosé

2022 Sea Horse Winery Garcia

 Judean Hills Rosé Blend more
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5/15/2024 - Yagil wrote: 89 points

Spontaneous wine-quintet (at my home): Pale salmon
Pleasant medium aromas intensity of light red forestfruits,floral
Dry, high acidity, med abv, med body, complex, long finish,
Can drink now.

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Red

2014 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Unio

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5/15/2024 - Yagil wrote: 91 points

Spontaneous wine-quintet (at my home): Pale red brown
P&P then 2 hours in the glass. develops gradually. requires few hours of decanting.
med aromas intensity of mature delicate red cherries and strawberries, earth and oak-vanilla notes, cigar-box, roses, truffles and acetone hints.
dry, high acidity, firm delicate tannins, 14% abv, med-light body, fine & delicate complexity, medium length finish, tannic aftertaste.
can drink now - suitable for additional 3-6 years of aging.
10 years after a challenging vintage this Barolo is quite enjoyable vs. the expectations.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2017 Ruffino Vin Santo del Chianti Serelle

 Trebbiano Blend, Trebbiano more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 87 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): deep amber
pronounced aromas and flavors of almonds, dry orange peel, spices,
sweet, med body, high acidity, med complexity, med length aftertaste.
drink now.

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Red

2006 Fattoria Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino

 Sangiovese more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil Likes this wine: 94 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): lowered shoulder 3 hours prior to the tasting.
excellent Brunello by all aspects of aromas and flavors, balance, acidity, tannins, complexity.
seems at peak now ad during the coming few years.
drink now or age further.

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Red

2010 Azienda Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino

 Sangiovese more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 93 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): lowered should 3 hours prior to tasting
a very good Brunello, probably this is the best 2010 Palazzo Brunello that I've tasted, both at the winery and from bottles I purchased there.
can drink now or age few years more.

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Red

2010 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento

 Sangiovese more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 93 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): lowered should 2-3 hours prior to tasting
very impressing high quality mature, though still quite young.
very-good to excellent, though still not outstanding.
can drink now - or age few years more.

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Red

2006 Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento

 Sangiovese more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 92 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): lowered shoulder some 2 hours prior to tasting
solid quality aromas and flavors of a ready mature Brunello, well made, balanced, classic expression of the vintage.
can drink now - or age few more years.

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Red

2006 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

 Sangiovese more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 92 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): a good solid rustic Brunello, at or a bit beyond its peak, quite enjoyable on its own. requires one - two hours of air.
drink now.

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Red

2006 Gianni Brunelli Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

 Sangiovese more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 91 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): a good solid rustic Brunello, at or a bit beyond its peak, quite enjoyable on its own. requires one - two hours of air.
drink now.

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White

2022 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Orvieto Classico Superiore San Giovanni della Sala

 Trebbiano Blend, Trebbiano more
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5/8/2024 - Yagil wrote: 90 points

Brunello di Montalcino tasting (at my home): a blend of Grechetto, Procanico, Pinot Bianco and Viognier.
pale straw yellow color with greenish hues.
Med aromas intensity with impressions of yellow flower blossoms accompanied by notes of citrus fruit and white pulp fruit.
The palate is savory and supple sustained by crisp freshness.

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White

2022 Freie Weingärtner Wachau / Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Ried Liebenberg

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5/10/2024 - Yagil wrote: 88 points

Pale lemon
Med aromas and flavors intensity of green apples, pears, spice notes, fresh herbs, white flowers, mineral notes, wet stone.
Dry, high acidity, med body, fresh, crisp. Fair complexity.
Can drink now or age few years more.

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Red

2017 Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore Riserva

 Nebbiolo more
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5/9/2024 - Yagil wrote: 89 points

Coravin tasting
Medium ruby red with garnet reflections
Med-Light Rich and intense Aromas, Floral aromas of violet, Spices such as pepper and cinnamon, Nuances of ripe fruit, liquorice, and tobacco
Dry, dood acidic freshness, med-light soft and flavorful tannins, med-light body, long finish.
A complex and elegant wine with great aging potential.

Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes.
It is aged for at least 42 months in oak barrels.
The 2017 vintage is considered to be one of the best in recent years for Valtellina Superiore wines.

Very good value for money.

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White

2022 Freie Weingärtner Wachau / Domäne Wachau Riesling Federspiel 1000-Eimerberg

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5/6/2024 - Yagil wrote: 90 points

pale gold
med-plus aromas and flavors intensity of delicate tropical fruits (kiwi, pineapple, pear, green-apple) with wet-stone flinty background.
dry, med abv, med-light body, med complexity, med-plus length finish and after-taste.
can drink now or age further for many years.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2021 Tzora Vineyards Or

 Judean Hills Gewürztraminer more
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5/6/2024 - Yagil wrote: 90 points

Intense almonds and honeycomb aromas, dense, pleasant, rich, med acidity, med+ body.
Can drink now or age further.

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Red

2004 Piero Busso Barbaresco Santo Stefanetto

 Nebbiolo more
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5/6/2024 - Yagil wrote: 91 points

Deep red brown
Intense tertiary aromas of mature earthy wine, truffles, acetone.
Dry, high acidity, med tannins, high abv, med body, med complexity, med flavors intensity consistent with the aromas, a bit beyond peak, drink now.

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Red

2010 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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5/6/2024 - Yagil wrote: NR

Funky (unpleasant) during the first 20 min, which faded thereafter, but even one hour didn't meet expectations.
left for the day after.

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Red

2020 Karmei Yosef Winery Bravdo Landmark 2B

 Judean Hills Red Bordeaux Blend more
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5/4/2024 - Yagil wrote: 89 points

Good potential but still young, too tannic, excess oak-vanilla, bone-dry, requires further aging of at least 2 more years.

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White

2022 Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Valdebarón

 Tempranillo Blanco, Tempranillo more
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4/29/2024 - Yagil wrote: 88 points

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