Domaine du Castel Grand Vin - 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot

Domaine du Castel is an estate west of Jerusalem at an altitude of 2400 ft. The vineyards are planted at a density of 6700 vines per hecture and produce very small yields. The grapes were handpicked and after fermentation the wine was aged 20 months in new French oak.  Full-bodied, bold, concentrated, and with layer after layer of aromas and flavors that linger on. Look for currants, cherries, plums, and spices on the palate, with hints of cedar.

Rated Fallstaff 93

Galil Yiron

52% Cabernet Sauvignon; 31% Merlot; 9% Petit Verdot 8% Syrah.

Style- Aged for 16 months in small French oak barrels. Complex and elegant showing a rich black cherry-berry nose balanced with fine notes of dried herbs, vanilla and oak.

Region- The higher elevations of the upper Galilee, part of the Galilee viticultural area, considered the best wine growing area in Israel.

Rated Wine Spectator 91