Bill wanted to show Judi a different experience in Israel since it was her first time and most of the places they were traveling were tourist destinations. Bill and Judi enjoy quality wine, especially Pinot Noirs so it was my mission to show them that Israeli wine is delicious and can compare to quality wines from around the World.
We started the day at Tzuba Winery where we saw the ancient wine press and took a tour of the vineyards. Bill and Judi learned about the importance of the terrior in the flavor of the wines. At Tzuba Winery, Paul Dubb, the winemaker, explained the unique quality of Tzuba since they take from the same vineyards every year and there is consistency to their wines. We tasted the Chardonnay 2010, Pinot Noir 2008, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Metsuda 2007 and the late-harvest Chardonnay dessert wine, which Judi loved. Bill enjoyed the Pinot but Pinot is hard to grow in Israel so it could not compare to an Oregon Pinot.
We started the day at Tzuba Winery where we saw the ancient wine press and took a tour of the vineyards. Bill and Judi learned about the importance of the terrior in the flavor of the wines. At Tzuba Winery, Paul Dubb, the winemaker, explained the unique quality of Tzuba since they take from the same vineyards every year and there is consistency to their wines. We tasted the Chardonnay 2010, Pinot Noir 2008, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Metsuda 2007 and the late-harvest Chardonnay dessert wine, which Judi loved. Bill enjoyed the Pinot but Pinot is hard to grow in Israel so it could not compare to an Oregon Pinot.
The second winery we visited was Tzora Winery where we tasted the Shoresh white 2009, Judean Hills 2009, Givat Haluchim 2008, Shoresh red 2008 and Misty Hills 2007. The great part of the tasting was the cheese, olive oil and delicious bread.
The final winery we visited was Agur Winery where Bill and Judi sat with Shuki Yashuv, the winemaker and discussed his passion as a winemaker and why he makes only blends. We enjoyed the Blanca 2010, Rosa 2009 and 2010, Kessem 2009 and Special Reserve 2008. Bill was very interested in the non-kosher and kosher process and marketing. He bought a non-kosher 2004 Kessem to experience a non-kosher Israeli wine that will be enjoyed with a nice meal.
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