Dalton Reserve Shiraz

Tasting Note :

A vividly colored red wine characterized by its scents of young fruit, particularly cherry and strawberry. Its soft, pleasant body is rich and well-balanced, with a delicate, soft finish.

The Merlot grapes arrived to the winery in the morning after being mechanically harvested.
The grapes were separated from them stems and after a gentle pressing, the must is transferred with the skins and seeds into stainless steel tanks to begin fermentation. The fermentation lasts for 7 days, at a temperature of 26°C, under different conditions required to generate the color, flavors, and aromas typical of this variety.
After fermentation is complete, the grapes are gently pressed in the pneumatic press and transferred to an insulated stainless steel tank to commence natural malolactic fermentation, which is a fermentation process intended to stabilize and soften the wine.
After completing malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to French and American oak barrels to mature for six months.

The source of the grapes used in this wine is from the slopes of the Judean hills, where the roots of these vines must wind their way deep underground in a constant search for life-giving water.

Recanati Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were hand picked, soft pressed, vinified and aged 8 months in French oak barrels. The result is a full-bodied wine with a delicate smoky aroma and hints of spices enhanced by plum and blackberry flavors. 

Shiloh Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a luxurious wine a dark red color and aromas of black fruit and cassis. It's a smooth wine, full of flavor and notes of fruit. It's rich bouquet of tobbaco and coffee make for a delightful long finish.

Tasting Notes 

Robert Parker Tasting, by Mark Squires 
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Mourvedre The grapes are from a special 31 years old vineyard, located on the Dalton Plateau area in the upped Galilee, on of the oldest vineyards in Israel, 870 meters high above sea level, it has a yield of 5000Kg/Hecter, soil compsition of limestone and volcanic rock adds special flavors, that are typical to this area. The wine was aged in 225 liter Radoux barrels for 48 months, with the wine being transfered to new barrels again after 24 months. The result is a wine that is exceptionally rich in colour aroma and flavors.

The 2012 Yarden Katzrin is made from 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec fruit grown in vineyards on the Golan Heights. The wine aged as individual lot for

24 months barrel aging.

THE YARDEN KATZRIN WINES
These wines are a reflection of the philosophy and vision of the Golan Heights Winery, that perfection lies in the details. This essence comes to life with our ongoing in-depth study and
research of our terroir and its impact on the
way various varieties grow and realize their latent
potential. It is a continuous process requiring significant investment, including the development of unique technological methods, alongside the promotion and enhancement of our experience and creativity.
THE WINE
The 2012 Yarden Katzrin continues our long-running tradition of producing Katzrin wines only in remarkable vintages. The wine presents intense, aromatic and complex notes of ripe black and red fruits, along with hints of black tea, cocoa, aniseed, earth, orange zest and fresh herbs. Full-bodied with concentrated flavor and a lingering finish, this is a special wine for special occasions.
While more than enjoyable to drink now, the wine will improve in the bottle in the coming years, and should remain in great drinking condition for some 15-20 years from harvest.
We recommend serving Yarden Katzrin with rich dishes such as prime rib, roasted leg of lamb with herbs, or duck confit.
THE VINTAGE
Following the record breaking cold and hot temperatures of harvests 2011 and 2010 respectively, we thankfully returned to a more typical vintage in 2012. The relatively cold and wet winter resulted in late but strong budbreak.
A somewhat warm April advanced the season, resulting in a normal start of harvest in the first week of August. Trailing a beautiful summer that was just slightly warmer than average, a short warm spell in October allowed us to complete the relatively short harvest on the 21st of the month. The 2012 vintage brought lower than average yields coupled with very good quality.
First released in 1990, Yarden Katzrin is produced solely in special vintages.
The 2012 Yarden Katzrin is made from 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec fruit grown in vineyards on the Golan Heights. The wine aged as individual lot for
18 months in new French oak barrels; after blending,
the wine aged in the same barrels for another
six months, for a total of 24 months barrel aging.
The 2012 Yarden Katzrin was produced in a limited edition of 54 barrels.

Domaine du Castel

Made exclusively from grapes harvested from a number of our finest Cabernet vineyards on the Golan Heights. The wine aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new.

An elegant wine, with a rich structure and a long finish: a powerfully classic Cabernet Sauvignon with rich red and dark forest fruit aroma along with a touch of oak, giving the wine firmness and a spicy overlay to the fruit.

 100% Marselan grapes

Gentler and lighter in colour than a  Rosé. Gris is produced after the grape skins have been macerated for only a few hours, so the wine adsorbs minimal colour and becomes pink with a very gentle flavour.

This is an elegant and refined wine, with a very clear hue between Rosé and White.

61% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Petit Verdot 3% Merlot 3% Malbec 3% Cabernet Franc  This is Carmel’s flagship wine. It is a Bordeaux style blend made in an ‘old world’, elegant style. The grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec and a little Cabernet Franc, all from the Upper Galilee. The wine was aged for 15 months in small French oak barrels. Deep purple in color, Carmel Limited Edition has an aroma of black plum, violets, and tobacco leaves. It is full bodied,

Grapes

100% Chardonnay

Origin

Vineyards of the Barkan Winery in the Galilee.

Characteristics

Superb aromas and flavors of citrus fruits, white peaches, melon and pineapple.

Made exclusively from grapes harvested from a number of our finest Cabernet vineyards on the Golan Heights. The wine aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new.