Carmel Winery 'Shiluvim' Visit

25 gathered at Carmel Bistro, enjoyed coffee & croissant, then Ruti lead them into the winery with its many stories, then ended with a long & qualitative tasting

• NV Carmel Private Collection Brut Kosher 88 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

  pleasant brut

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• 2010 Carmel Riesling Single Vineyard Kayoumi Vineyard 90 Points

  Israel, Galilee

  light golden color
  pleasant fruity aroma
  savory, quality wine, balanced and harmonious, quite enjoyable.

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• 2010 Carmel Viognier Appellation (Regional Series) Upper Galilee 86 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

  rather simple Viognier

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• 2007 Carmel Carignan Appellation (Regional Series) Samaria 88 Points

  Israel, Samaria

  dark red-black color
  heavy black fruits aroma
  balanced, harmonious, rich, smooth, enjoyable, well made, round tannins, pleasant after taste.

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• 2005 Carmel Petite Sirah Appellation (Regional Series) Judean Hills 88 Points

  Israel, Judean Hills

  dark red-black color
  rich black fruits aroma
  dense, very fruity, heavy, spicy, savory, tannic & balanced.

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• 2008 Carmel Shiraz Single Vineyard Kayoumi Vineyard 89 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

  dark red-purple color
  elegant rich fruity & spicy aroma
  full body, balanced acidity & bitterness, round rich tannins, savory, well made, quality wine, long enjoyable after taste. One of the best wines of Carmel.

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• 2004 Carmel Shiraz Single Vineyard Kayoumi Vineyard 89 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

  dark red-purple color
  rich fruity aroma with some secondary aroma
  full body, rich flavors, round tannins, balanced acidity & bitterness, smooth and long after taste.

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• 2004 Carmel Limited Edition 89 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

  dark red-black color
  quality elegant aroma with characteristics of fruits and secondary aromas
  full body, dense, rich, develops in the glass, round tannins, balanced, long after taste.

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• 2007 Carmel Gewürztraminer Single Vineyard Late Harvest Sha'al 89 Points

  Israel, Galilee, Upper Galilee

  golden color
  honey tropical aroma
  rich, full body, dense, quality, thick, long aftertaste.

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Mostly I was surprised & impressed by the Kayoumi Shiraz - a real quality wine. Also the 2004 Limited Edition was great. The Carignan (old vines), kayoumi Riesling and Shaal Gewurztraminer were also very good.