Ad Hoc meeting

at Yossi Ginossar, Neveh-Monoson
Tasted Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Yagil with 40 views

Introduction

a min avg score of 94 was set as the meeting's wines level - a challenging one!

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2010 Château Hosanna 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Deep garnet with purple hues. Intense, layered aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, cassis and blackberry, lifted by violets, graphite, truffle, cocoa and subtle sweet spice. On the palate, full-bodied and richly textured, with velvety yet powerful tannins, excellent freshness and remarkable concentration. Flavours of dark fruit, mocha and mineral notes unfold seamlessly. Long, refined finish with great balance and ageing potential. Generally, this bottle was less than expected.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2013 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 92 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia

    Deep ruby with garnet hints. The nose is refined and layered, offering blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, interwoven with violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco and subtle Mediterranean herbs. On the palate it is elegant yet firmly structured, with vibrant acidity and finely grained, persistent tannins. Flavours of ripe black fruit, cassis and spice are balanced by mineral freshness and oak restraint. Either it wasn't aired enough or a bottle caiation: much less than expected.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2018 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Valbuena 5° 95 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    Deep ruby with a youthful sheen. The nose is refined and complex, opening with ripe black cherry, cassis and plum, layered with violet, graphite, cedar, sweet spice and a subtle balsamic note. On the palate it is medium-full bodied, elegant rather than powerful, with finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Flavours of dark fruit, cocoa, tobacco and oak are seamlessly integrated. The finish is long, fresh and mineral, showing balance, precision and excellent ageing potential.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2017 Mas Martinet Priorat Clos Martinet 93 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

    Deep, shimmering ruby-red with an expressive nose of ripe black and red fruits—blackberry, cherry, currant—with hints of smoky mineral, incense, and subtle spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, boasting concentrated fruit framed by firm, ripe tannins, lively acidity and a taut mineral streak. Savory notes of leather, bouquet garni and a touch of butterscotch lead to a long, smoky, elegant finish with excellent persistence.

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

  • 2016 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Fieramonte 93 Points

    Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

    Deep garnet in color. Intense and refined nose of dried cherry, black fig, plum compote, cocoa, sweet tobacco and balsamic herbs, with hints of clove and cedar. Full-bodied and powerful yet poised, showing layered dark fruit, bitter chocolate and espresso. Firm, polished tannins and vibrant acidity give balance and lift. Long, elegant finish with mineral and savory nuances.

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Flight 6 (1 Note)

  • 2019 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 93 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    classic, refined Sangiovese character. Aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose, and Mediterranean herbs are layered with subtle notes of tobacco, leather, and forest floor. Medium-full bodied and elegant, with vibrant acidity, finely grained tannins, and a mineral core. The palate is poised and precise, leading to a long, savory finish with hints of spice and balsamic notes. Balanced and age-worthy.

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Flight 7 (1 Note)

  • 2019 Domaine Olivier Hillaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Petits Pieds d'Armand 94 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Expressive and finely balanced, this 2019 opens with aromas of ripe black cherry, raspberry compote and garrigue, layered with hints of black pepper, licorice and warm stone. Medium to full-bodied, it shows supple tannins, fresh acidity and a silky texture. The palate delivers dark fruit, herbs de Provence and subtle spice, finishing long and savory with mineral lift and elegance.

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Flight 8 (1 Note)

  • 2011 Cockburn Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    inky, opaque purple color. Intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, cassis and blueberry are layered with violets, dark chocolate, licorice and subtle spice. On the palate it is powerful yet precise, with dense black fruit, firm but polished tannins and vibrant acidity, though med complexity. The finish is long, focused and mineral, promising excellent aging potential.

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Closing

We enjoyed great wines! Started with blind tasting of each bootle.
All bottles were OK, though two were below expectations for that specific wine.
The escorting dishes were numerous and very tasty!!!
lot of these.
It was one of the excellent and memorable evenings!!!

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