The 2018 Razi’el red wine blend comes from Israel's Jerusalem-Haute Judée region. The winery is located west of the holy city in Ramat Raziel. The name means "secret of God," but in this case, the secret is out. It's a wonderful wine.
Razi’el was made from Rhône varieties, 60% Syrah grapes and 40% Carignan, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol stands at 14% abv and I found it online selling at quite a discount, from $70 down to $50.
The Rhôn-ish nose of this dark wine delivers blackberry aromas draped in savory notes of earth and spice - forest floor, cardamom, allspice, even a bit of roasted meat. The savory aspect really takes hold on the palate, with a beefy flavor coming through. The tannins are firm enough, but not too firm. The finish is long and satisfying.
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