Wine in Judean Hills

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The Carmel Selected Merlot is a new addition to the Carmel Selected series. This Judean Hills Semi-dry blush rose wine is aromatic, refreshing, light and fruity. Produced with 40% Grenache, 30% Tempranillo, 30% Zinfandel, this wine should be served chilled. Pair with cheese, fish or light snacks. This is a drink-now wine.

This Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of grapes grown at the lofty altitude of 900 meters in the unique, cool climate of the Gush Etzion region. For 19 months, the wine matures in oak barrels until attaining a flavor that is, at the same time, complex and elegant, with fragrances of cassis and berries.

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In 1848, with the rejuvenation of the Jewish settlement in Jerusalem, Yitzhak Galina-Shor opened the first winery in Israel, in a basement adjunct to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. During the eight generations since its foundation, 1848 Winery continued to grow and gain recognition for its quality wines, re-positioned into several locations, but maintained a tradition of wine production as a way of life.

Made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and usually balanced by 15% of another variety which may vary year to year, both grape varietals come from vineyards in the high altitude Yatir Forest. Aged 2 months in small French oak barresls, this exquisite wine has a dark red, purple color, an aroma of ripe forest fruit and a touch of green bell pepper. Complemented by a gentle astringency, This is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied and complex with concentrated fruit. Enjoy!

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50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Domaine du Castel is an Estate West of Jerusalem at an altitude of 2400 feet. The vineyards are planted at a density of 6700 vines per hectare and produce very small yields. The grapes were handpicked and after fermentation the wine was aged 16 months in French oak.

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The Gush Etzion Spring River Rose is strawberry pink in color. A bouquet of freshly picked wild strawberries, and raspberries as well as pink grapefruit, with hints of fresh basil. Light to medium-bodied and very crisp, with tart raspberries, cherries and strawberries on the palate, followed by grapefruit and nice earthy minerals as well as lime. Vibrant acidity as well as a hint of intriguing but pleasant saline bitterness on the moderately long and refreshing finish. One of the best and most interesting rose wines out of Israel.

La Vie Rouge du Castel is a balanced fruity blend of the strains grown in the Judean Hills vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. Following fermentation, the wine is set to mature for about a year in custom concrete tanks, which help preserve its fresh fruity aroma during the cropping season. The wine is at its peak during the first three years following the harvest, and is best served chilled. All wines are kosher under Badatz Beit Yosef hechsher

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Psagot’s Cabernet Franc is made with 100% Cabernet Franc grapes harvested from the Matta Vineyards nestled in the Judean Hills. This wine exudes a beautiful fruit profile which integrates nicely with the spiciness of the oak barrels (aged 12 months). The wine has an earthy-mineral backbone highlighting the Terroir of the vineyards and the region

Mony Vineyard is a family owned and operated boutique winery, located in the Samson appellation, in the hills near Bet-Shemesh. The winery is named after one of the brothers Dr. Mony Artool. Each year the unique vineyards produce grapes of a high quality, which then age in American and French oak barrels in the natural underground caves of the winery. The sun-drenched vineyards in the Soreq valley, produce prestigious wines for the Mony Vineyards Winery. This wine is from the most elite series produced by Mony. It is a Bordeaux-style blend, combined of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Petit Verdot and 33% Merlot, originating from the choicest vineyard sections surrounding the winery. This is an elegant wine boasting a rich taste and captivating aroma that attest to the wonderful complexity of Judea hills.

A generous nose brimming with fresh fruit scents and a mild herbality with a hint of soft and pleasant spices. The typically noble characteristics of this variety, the contribution of the characteristics of the other varieties, the terroir and the wine's orchestration of the process, have all come together to produce an elegant, complex and reserved wine with impressive flavors of fresh fruit, precise mild seasoning and a crisp acidity. The result is perfectly balanced wine with a lingering finish

The Gush Etzion Winery is located at the Gush Etzion Junction just south of Jerusalem, where climates and soils similar to both Bordeaux and Provence allow owners Shraga and Tamar Rosenberg to craft wines that are at once familiar and unique. The Lone Oak line comprises premium wines, symbolized by a single oak tree in the middle of the Etzion Bloc that early settlers would gaze at as they dreamed of a permanent return to the region. This high-altitude Cabernet Franc shows the promise this varietal has in Israeli's terroir, with aromas of ripe berry framed by white and black pepper and a hint of oak. The palate is firmly-structured, showing dark fruit, licorice and well-balanced acidity. A great match for braised poultry, roasted root vegetables or meatloaf.

The Or Haganuz Har Meron is a port style blend comprised of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Shiraz. Perfect for dessert, this wine is bold and offers a balanced sweetness. The fermentation under controlled cold temperatures allows for the extraction of rich fruit characteristics that are further developed during the 10 month outdoor oak aging process.

The grapes for this Cabernet were grown in the Ella Valley, where the sun shines all day and in the evening there is a cool breeze from the Jerusalem hills. The wine shows excellent fruit flavor balanced by well-integrated oak character; ready to drink upon release, it will certainly improve with some years' ageing.

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Makhpelah is the name of the ancient Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron. At Makhpelah cave are buried Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah, Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the Jewish People. Produced at Hevron Heights Winery in Hevron, this wine is a worthy tribute to our forebear. The grapes for this Reserve wine were grown at high elevation, 950 meters, in the heart of the Judean Mountains, aged for 24 months in the finest French Oak Barrels and combines spicy aromas with a touch of vanilla. The well balanced palate is soft and rich with plum and dark cherry flavors highlighted by fine tannins. Best bet- Open and decant an hour prior to drinking