An Israeli Chardonnay:
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Wine Reviewed Chardonnay 2007 KP (Ella Valley Vineyards) 14% alcohol about $20
There were no marketing materials so let me quote in part Daniel Rogov, arguably the premier Israeli wine critic. “…showing a gentle hand with the wood, with the nose and palate opening with hints of honey, flaky pastry and minerals, and goes on to show yellow plum and citrus blossoms. Well structured, long, and elegant…” And now for my review.
Ella Valley Vineyards in Israeli wine
At the first sips the Chardonnay was lightly acidic with tangerines. In fact it had lovely acidity. The initial meal centered around a commercial chicken schnitzel. The wine was feathery with fine oak that was a little overdone. When I added some Louisiana cayenne pepper sauce the wine didn’t change much but the oak got worse. The side was boxed zucchini pancakes made with onions and carrots. The wine was applely and now the oak was better under control. With fresh pineapple the oak predominated.
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