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I think what we will do tonight is open 2005 Four Gates syrah for the red and 2010 Domaine Netofa for the white.

So Yoel - what did you think about the 05 Syrah?

Dalton alma smv 2009- delicious

Hagafen 2010 roussane - very enjoyable ,

Yarden 2006 viognier - I posted on an earlier thread a few weeks ago that it was drinking very nicely.
Well, I opened 2 bottles from that same case on Sunday that were both totally undrinkable.

David: The 2005 syrah was definitely ready to drink. Strong plummy flavors that lasted, and the wine was still fine the next day. Don't know how much longer, if at all, it should be kept.

I had it and the 2004 and 2003 and they bth tasted structurally fine, but who knows.

Thanks or the info

Dalton alma smv 2009- delicious

Hagafen 2010 roussane - very enjoyable ,

Yarden 2006 viognier - I posted on an earlier thread a few weeks ago that it was drinking very nicely.
Well, I opened 2 bottles from that same case on Sunday that were both totally undrinkable.

Sam, I don't think Viognier was meant to be kept this long, even under the most ideal of conditions. I drink Viognier young.

Dan

Basic and Simple

Yarden MT Hermon Red.. Such Value.. Crazy..

and a Shot of Zwack Slivovitz..
Yet heard some Great Niggun's at the Tish in Skver

Drinking Galil Mountain Alon 2009 right now. A fantastic value for money blend of CS, Syrah, Petit Verdot and CF. Only in Israel!

2009 Four Gates Cabernet Sauvignon. I believe this wine will be better in 6 months to a year but I will never know because I will be out.

Thought its interesting and rare that 3 people on the thread coincidentaly had the same wine the Alon!

2009 Four Gates Cabernet Sauvignon. I believe this wine will be better in 6 months to a year but I will never know because I will be out.

Jonathan:
Thanks for the heads-up. Benyo only allocated me one bottle of the CS so based on your suggestion, I'll wait a year before opening it.

2009 Four Gates Cabernet Sauvignon. I believe this wine will be better in 6 months to a year but I will never know because I will be out.

Jonathan:
Thanks for the heads-up. Benyo only allocated me one bottle of the CS so based on your suggestion, I'll wait a year before opening it.

It's not like the 09 Cab Franc that either needs plenty of air or to be held for a year, the CS is drinking pretty well now but will probably improve. I have one (maybe 2) bottles left that won't see 2013 so I'll post back when I have it again.

Jonathan - you meant the 2007 Cab Franc - yeah the Cab Franc is released at the same cadence as his Merlot, as they are grapes from his vineyard, which are highly acidic and take time to calm down. Much like French grapes/wines.

Also, I agree that the 2007 Franc is not ready still. Enjoyable now, but only after two hours of decanting. The 2009 Cab is lovely now - just be ready to open it an hour ahead of time - no need to decant.

David

Had a pleasant surprise last night in the store tasting. Teperberg Malbec 2009- Needed a few hours to open up, but at 79 nis, I thought it was great wine. Fuller bodied then previous vintages. On the flip side, had a Avnai Choshen Odem Syrah 2009. Gotta say, not impressed for the price (119 nis). Found it to be a little bit on the lighter side of Syrah.

On the flip side, had a Avnai Choshen Odem Syrah 2009. Gotta say, not impressed for the price (119 nis). Found it to be a little bit on the lighter side of Syrah.

Hi Adam, have you (or anyone else, please don't be shy ) tasted already Avnei Hachoshen Yahalom 2009? I really wonder how does it compare to the previous vintages that were magnificent and if it's ready for drinking.

Best,

GG

Jonathan - you meant the 2007 Cab Franc - yeah the Cab Franc is released at the same cadence as his Merlot, as they are grapes from his vineyard, which are highly acidic and take time to calm down. Much like French grapes/wines.

Also, I agree that the 2007 Franc is not ready still. Enjoyable now, but only after two hours of decanting. The 2009 Cab is lovely now - just be ready to open it an hour ahead of time - no need to decant.

David

Oops!! Did I get the vintage wrong? I was doing it from memory. Thanks for the correction and I agree about both wines.

On the flip side, had a Avnai Choshen Odem Syrah 2009. Gotta say, not impressed for the price (119 nis). Found it to be a little bit on the lighter side of Syrah.

Hi Adam, have you (or anyone else, please don't be shy ) tasted already Avnei Hachoshen Yahalom 2009? I really wonder how does it compare to the previous vintages that were magnificent and if it's ready for drinking.

Best,

GG

Nope. Still on 2008.