A peppery spice emerges toward the peak

In a crowded field of coconut rums that often taste artificial or excessively sweet

high-sugar cocktails where subtlety would be lost anyway

Grilled flank steak or skirt steak echoes the wine's smoky depth

The overall balance between that faint sweetness and the dryness of the alcohol creates a surprisingly full

Ben Ami Merlot other-fortified- A peppery spice emerges towardBen Ami Merlot is a kosher (Mevushal) red wine from Galilee, Israel, bottled at approximately 13% ABV in a 750ml format. Produced by Carmei ZVI Segal Bros Ltd., this Merlot dominant blend incorporates 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and is aged in American oak, contributing structure and subtle spice to a fruit forward profile. The 2021 vintage received an 88 100 score on Wine Searcher. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13% Origin: Galilee, Israel Varietal: 85% Merlot, 15%