This supple red shows bright plum, dried berry and savory herb flavors. Spice and crisp mineral notes are highlighted by solid acidity, with tannins that ease through the dark cherry– and mocha-accented finish. Kosher. Drink now. 1,200 cases made, 375 cases imported.??–GS??Region: Israel / Judean Hills Select to Add

Bell pepper notes dominate the red fruit flavors, with a minerally element on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Kosher. Drink now. 500 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Israel / Judean Hills Select to Add

Chewy tannins fill this firm red, which features plenty of green bean notes to the dried berry flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Kosher. Drink now. 500 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Israel / Judean Hills Select to Add

The 2008 Edom is the winery’s Bordeaux blend, 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 4% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, all aged for 14 months in French oak. A touch herbaceous on opening, it comes around pretty nicely and integrates its parts very well. It is nicely crafted, with an elegant mid-palate, good balance and some moderate tannins cropping on the finish. It has the most upside of the releases reviewed in this issue; drink the ‘09 Cabernet early, this one a couple of years later. Not terribly complex, it is nonetheless pleasing and gracious. It does need a bit of air, as the tannins periodically crop up. It is approachable now, but not at peak. Drink now-2018. Importer: Royal Wine Corp., Bayonne, NJ; tel. (718) 534-0118

The 2007 Edom is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (59%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (12%) and Petite Verdot (10%). Revisiting this wine provided some interesting insights. It remains quite elegant and graceful. The tannins pop out with air and provide some subtle grip, but they are much better integrated now. The herbaceous notes have moderated as well, receding into the whole. In many respects, this wine is far more charming now than on release, showing impeccable balance. It usually seems to be fun to drink. Age has had some downside, though. It has thinned and it faded fairly quickly once given some air. After an hour, it became less and less interesting as its lack of mid-palate concentration became an issue. There were times when it began to seem a simply a bit too thin and short. Still, this is quite a friendly wine that has lots of charm. Consider it to be at peak now, although it should hold on a few more years easily enough. Drink now-2015. Importer: Royal Wine Corp., Bayonne, NJ; tel. (718) 534-0118