Mike DeSimoneLifestyle & Entertaining Editor
Reviews Israel, other Asia and other Africa.
DeSimone is a spirits, wine, food and lifestyle writer who has traveled extensively in his journalistic pursuits. Most recently he co-authored the book Wines of the Southern Hemisphere (Sterling Epicure, October 2012).Recent Articles and Reviews
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Top Israeli Wine Misconceptions Debunked March 14, 2019 Despite being one of the oldest wine regions, people still get a lot wrong about… -
Israel: New World Wines With a Bordeaux Connection October 4, 2018 After a century of producing wine with Bordeaux grapes, Israeli winemakers are turning their attention… -
Wine Labels that Double as High Art April 3, 2018 You don’t have to visit a museum to view great art. There’s plenty to be… -
Joe Iurato on His Double Life in Art and Wine March 21, 2018 Street artist and sommelier Joe Iurato honed his two crafts side by side, studying wine…
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Recanati 2011 Reserve David Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee) Inky red-violet to the eye, this wine has an intense nose of blackberry, toast and… 94 Points $25 -
Sula 2011 Dindori Reserve Shiraz (Nashik) The nose carries notes of cassis, blackberry and bell pepper. An approachable, yet complex wine,… 93 Points $20 -
Tabor 2010 Adama Merlot (Galilee) With its deep garnet color and aromas of blackberry, black cherry and coffee, this wine… 93 Points N/A -
Recanati 2014 Reserve David Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Galilee) This deep ruby wine offers a bouquet of blackberry, cassis and a slight touch of… 93 Points $30