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Report #31
The Wines of Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is Italy's finest Sangiovese-based wine. The special climate, soils, clonal material, and rigorous production of Montalcino all contribute to its reputation for elegance and long life in the cellar. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the key producers and reviews of the 2007 and earlier vintages.

Report #32
The New Wines of Israel

This tiny country has a dynamic, young wine industry. More than 150 wineries are producing wines of distinction that are unknown to most wine enthusiasts. This report explores the emergence of Israel's modern wine industry. We identify the top wineries, the best growing regions, the most talented winemakers and provide wine reviews.

ADIR WINES

Natura Chardonnay

Israeli winemakers are on a roll. Our recent tastings of three wines from Adir Winery, a small scale producer in the Upper Galilee, confirms once again that Israel’s boutique wineries are a source of some of Israel’s highest quality wines.

Adir Winery is located in the heart of the Upper Galilee region, one of the two finest regions for wine production in Israel, the other being the Jerusalem Hills. Adir is a family-owned and operated winery (it also owns a large goat dairy) that was founded in 2003 by Avi Rosenberg who is also its current winemaker. Avi graduated as a Cellar Master from Tel Hai Academic College.

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