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Voters from around the world have cast their votes for the Top 10 Wines of 2009. This year we received a huge turnout -- even more votes were cast this year than last. These wine lovers have assembled an awesome list of kosher wines that we think really reflects what was going on in the world of kosher wine this year. We are now proud to present the results of this year's voting, in order of the highest number of votes, the Top 10 Wines of 2009.
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Bartenura Moscato 2008
Moscato has long been the most popular wine that we have sold so it is no surprise that Bartenura Moscato was voted as the #1 wine of 2009. The Moscato grape is naturally sweet and rich in perfumes. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature in order to create a wine with fresh, peachy perfumes and a light, grapey fruit.
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Castel Grand Vin 2006
Castel does not like to be described as a boutique winery, but rather as a small winery managed by a family. However you describe the winery, Castel has definitely upped the ante on personal attention and craftsmanship in their wines, pushing the envelope of quality in the Judean Hills.
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Yatir Forest 2005
This superb wine is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot grapes grown in the Yatir forest which is Israel's largest planted forest, it envelops the vineyards, providing a unique terroir; Jerusalem Pine, carob & olive trees radiate an aura of calm & tranquility. Yatir Forest wine is deep crimson in color with a bouquet of ripe currants & Mediterranean herbs. The flavor combines power (ripe black currant) with elegance, freshness, and length. This wine is designed for long term cellaring.
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Capcanes Peraj Ha'abib, Flor de Primavera 2005
Rich and powerful fruit of very old indigenous Garnacha bush vines coupled with the structure of black, muscular Carinena and deeply concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon makes this an amazingly full-bodied and unique wine. On poor, stony terroir high up in the mountains, the vines give low yields but immense concentration. Aging for one year in new French oak barrels adds some spicy, toasty flavors to its full-bodied dark fruit character.
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Primo-V Moscato
Primo-V Moscato is the second Moscato wine to make it to the Top 10 list. It is an aromatic, effervescent sweet Italian Moscato made by the Santero winery, located just outside the northern Italian town of Asti. The Primo-V is made from fresh pressed Moscato grapes that are cold fermented to preserve the grape's delicate aromatics. It's balanced sweetness, velvety texture, and fine and persistent bubbles make it a refreshing and delicious white wine perfect for any occasion.
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Le Mourre de L'Isle Cotes du Rhone 2007
A blend of Grenache and Mourvedre from a great vintage in the southern Rhone Valley. Loaded with ripe berry fruit and spice. This Cotes du Rhone is a great food wine and great everyday wine.
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Yarden Syrah Ortal Vineyard 2004
Planted in 1999 and 2000, the Syrah from Ortal Vineyard has given excellent results since its first harvest in 2002. Aging in French oak barrels for eighteen months gives a layer of rich oak that highlights the ripe black fruit, wild berry and intriguing earthy notes characteristic of Syrah. Rogov gave this wine a 94 and proclaimed it "Perhaps the best Syrah ever in Israel"
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Borgo Reale Chianti 2007
One of the most well known and appreciated Italian wines, this Chianti has a bright ruby red color with cherry and chocolate on the nose. Intensely fruity and velvety, yet round with soft tannins, and a complex finish.
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Dalton Shiraz 2007
Dalton Shiraz is dark, almost black in color. The nose is intense with black fruit, plums, berries, licorice and pepper. The wine has soft integrated tannins and a long concentrated finish.
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