אלכסנדר הגדול אמרולו 2007 – 90 נקודות
Alexander the Great – Amarolo – 90 Points   

Mark Squires (Robert Parker-panel) - In a tasting of Israeli wines that took place in December 2011, 2 Alexander wines were awarded 90 points."…The 2007 Amarolo is a 40/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (sourced from the vineyards of Kerem Ben-Zimra, as planted in 1983) and Merlot (vines planted in 1995), with small amounts of Petit Verdot, Grenache, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz filling out the blend.
For fun, I drank this first in a controlled tasting with Alexander’s other wines, and then with some actual Amarones. The latter was the far better context. How you feel about this will depend on how you feel about Amarone… This has the big, ripe fruit, the high toned demeanor, a raisiny note, richness and fine structure… Granting that I’m not the biggest Amarone fan – if I were, this would hit the spot pretty well and I’m rather impressed. It is quite an interesting performance…
Don’t blame the wine for being something a bit different. It is supposed to be. Drink now-2019.
 

אלכסנדר הגדול קברנה סוביניון 2007 – 90 נקודות
Alexander the Great – Cabernet Sauvignon – 90 Points

"…The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon “Alexander the Great” is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest Petit Verdot (6%) and Merlot (4%)… It was aged for 36 months in oak, an 80/20 French/American mixture. This adds a layer or two of depth to the regular reserve reviewed this issue. It feels far lusher and more concentrated than that wine, which sometimes seemed a touch sharp… Overall, though, this is a very positive performance that is easy to admire, a pleasure to drink and worth a bit of cellaring. Frankly, the longer this was open, the more I liked it…"