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Carmel Limited Edition 2007
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8 May

2007 is the fourth vintage of Carmel’s premiere blend, Carmel Limited Edition (previous vintages in 2003, 2004, 2005). The 2007 Limited Edition contains classic Bordeaux varietals sourced exclusively from the Upper Galilee, aged separately in French oak barriques for 15 months and then blended together to produce this wine. This is a concentrated yet restrained blend [...]

Carmel Kayoumi Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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17 Apr

Another vintage, another winner. Deep garnet in color that seems almost opaque at moments. Red currant, dried tobacco, and dirt on the nose. On the palate, notes of black fruit, olives, and dark chocolate capped off with a small dose of stinging spice that tickles. Full bodied with mouth coating tannins and a super long [...]

Carmel Mediterranean 2007
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26 Mar

A wonderfully complex blend that’s full of surprises. About an hour after opening the bottle, there was a lot of smoke and tobacco on the nose with faint notes of black and red fruit culminating to fresh mint. Fast forward two hours and the nose mimicked a bold cabernet sauvignon (interesting because cabernet sauvignon is [...]