Wonderfully fragrant nose with stacks of black cherry fruit, this remarkable carignan has almost supernatural energy and vibrant acidity on the full-bodied palate. Long, racy and chalky finish with way more complexity than this grape usually gives. From dry-farmed vines planted in 1981. Drink now. Drink now. – J.S.

The full black cherry and ripe redcurrant fruit is lit up by the fresh acidity and (in a positive sense) herbal tannins on the powerful palate. Still youthful, this proves the potential of the grape in Israel. From vines planted at 650 meters altitude. Drink or hold. -J.S.

Fragrant nose of hazelnuts, citrus zest, currants, chocolate cherries and cloves. Spicy, with a medium body and fine tannins. Creamy yet tangy. Drink now or hold. -J.S.

Plums, cassis, mulberries, lavender and milk chocolate aromas carry through to a medium body with soft tannins. Plump and supple. Delicious now. -J.S.

This has aromas of blackberries, thyme, walnuts, balsamic and olives. Rich, savory and salty, with a medium to full body, ripe tannins and fleshy finish. Drink now. -J.S.

Blackcurrants, blackberries, nutmeg and orange leaves on the nose. Fresh and creamy with a medium body and chalky tannins. Youthful and approachable. Drink now or hold. -J.S.

Full-bodied red with mocha, dried blueberries, chai, charcoal and stewed black plums on the nose. Some iodine. Rich and chewy, yet the firm tannins are well-integrated. Layered and complex. Savory at the end. Vegan. Drink or hold.

Blackcurrants, raspberries, bark and balsamic on the nose. I like the fleshy texture, with ripe tannins and a medium body. Fresh herbal finish. Drink now.

Deeply colored with ripe strawberries, plums, vanilla beans, bitter chocolate and licorice on the nose. Full-bodied, firm, dense and toasty, with bitter woody elements. Should integrate in a year or two. Vegan. Try in 2025.

A full-bodied, big red with aromas of baked cherries, prunes, roasted portobello mushrooms, coffee, sweet tobacco and black chocolate. Rich and polished, with a firm structure and dense centre palate. Vegan. Better after 2024.

Medium to full body with pears, apricots, baked apples and brioche on the nose with lemon and grapefruit zest too. Creamy and flavorful. Excellent freshness to the ripe stone fruit. Vegan. Screw cap.

A fresh and juicy malbec with blackcurrants, cherries, violets, lavender and iodine on the nose. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and a fleshy texture. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap.

Fragrant nose of blackcurrants, purple flowers, thyme and rosemary. Fresh and herbal with a medium body, easy tannins and juicy finish. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap.

Simple but well made, this fresh white offers honeydew melon, banana and green apple flavors. Bright acidity keeps it tangy. - K.O. 

Look for a neutral aroma and earthy palate tinged with vanilla, clove and black pepper heat. The clear liquid within the bright-red bottle is a grain neutral spirit distilled with wild Irish nettle, Irish grain and “sausage tree” fruit, which resemble elongated potatoes (some say sausages) hanging from the branches of the Kigelia Africana tree. —K.N.

The nose reveals aromas of tart cherry and plum. Mineral-textured, the palate offers cherry, blackberry and plum with hints of bay leaf. Oak spice flavors are potent but still pleasant. Lively acidity provides freshness and leads to a long finish. Palm Bay International. —J.V.