Ella Valley Merlot and a not so good kosher Malbec

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  1. Max Herzberg Avatar

    Hey David…forgot again to visit us? And tasteour Malbec 2011. As you liked the 2010, you will like this one as well…hopefully. When are u back to our high noise to signal startup nation? All the best Max Herzberg

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    1. winemusings Avatar

      Hello Max,

      I must have missed this comment somehow. Very sorry that I could not swing by the winery, just had a bunch of things I had to do the last time I was there.

  2. 2chefs1home Avatar

    This is excellent. The Merlot sounds complex for a merlot, i guess that’s the burgundian side of it. I don’t usually drink merlot but may have to search this one out. The malbec sounds dissapointing.
    We just started “Winesday” a weekly wine review on our food blog http://www.2chefs1home.com if you have time to check it out and give us any feedback or ideas we would be most appreciative! We are cork dorks and happy to be your newest followers! Cheers! -Kate

  3. David Rhodes Avatar

    Ramat Naftaly is also a great Israeli Malbec (K) alternative to what was mentioned

    1. winemusings Avatar

      Hello David,

      The past Malbec from Ramat Naftali were indeed good, but the current 2011 is not to my liking. I mentioned RN here, in the main Malbec article: http://kosherwinemusings.com/2013/12/25/top-kosher-malbec-wines-from-around-the-world/ along with Herzberg. There is a new wine from Dadah Winery, and 2010 Malbec/Barbera, which is OK< more reminiscent of the Tishbi than anything else.

  4. […] Ella Valley Merlot – Score: A- (and more) (tasted January 2014) The nose on this wine, a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, is old and mature but not […]

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