Ratings

Ella Valley Select Cuvee Prestige

Winery: Kinneret Wine Cellars

Year: 2003

Type: White

Country: Israel (Ella Valley)

Grape Variety: 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Muscat

Note:

Alcohol: 11.5%

Mevushal: Yes

Date Reviewed: 9/3/06

Color: 2.5 (of 3)

Note: A light, crisp straw color typical of a Sauvignon Blanc.

Aroma: 5.5 (of 7)

Note: Light aroma's of pears, peaches, vanilla and honey. The only negative is that the scent is not all that strong.

Taste: 9 (of 10)

Note: As loyal readers know, I'm partial to red wines, but I have to admit, I really like this Cuvee Prestige. I have found few Sauvignon Blancs I really like and even fewer Muscats, but this blend is terrific. As the label says, it's semi-dry and slightly sweet with pear, peach and mild apple flavors. What the label doesn't tell you is how light, buttery and elegant the wine really is. There's a gentle honey flavor as well, probably from the Muscat, that gives it just the right amount of sweetness. It's mild, light and wonderful with summer meals. And at $10 a bottle, it's another great value.

Total: 17 (of 20)

Food: I thoroughly enjoyed this wine with a grilled chicken and salad as the days shorten, the summer season draws to a close and another football season is about to begin. The Ella Valley Select is a great way to conclude our summer wine season.

Compare to :

Yarden Mount Hermon White

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