September 21, 2006
A dessert wine with a healthy finish
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Â"We consider it a fruit wine, definitely not a liqueur, and it has to be appreciated in this way."
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He adds, however, that feedback has been very good from wine experts," especially in North America.
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In Israel, Rimon wines cost about the same as most fine wines, at $15.50-$24.50 per bottle. Distribution costs will certainly cause a price markup when they hit U.S. shops, but Open declines to give a price range.
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In any case, Rimon shouldn't have to worry about competition for many years. "We spent a long time developing this wine," Open says. "It will be very difficult for anyone else to try to imitate it."
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Zev Stub is a freelance writer for ISRAEL21c, a media organization focusing on 21st century Israel.
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