Winery AssafReserve Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Reserve Shiraz of the Winery Assaf is in the top 80 of wines of Galilee.
Taste structure of the Reserve Shiraz from the Winery Assaf
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Shiraz of Winery Assaf in the region of Galilee is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserve Shiraz of Winery Assaf in the region of Galilee often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Shiraz
The Reserve Shiraz of Winery Assaf matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or turnip confit with parma cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Assaf's Reserve Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Bobal
Intensely coloured, structured reds with an inky robe and tight tannins, featuring aromas of blackberry, black plum, black cherry, spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. High acidity and good ageing potential in old vines. The absolute star of Utiel-Requena DO (Valencia province) where it is experiencing a marked qualitative revival, also made as typey Clarete rosés and modern ageing cuvées. Also in Manchuela DO and Ribera del Júcar DO. Native Levantine grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserve Shiraz from Winery Assaf are 2012, 2009, 2011, 0 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Assaf
The Winery Assaf is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Galilee to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Galilee
Israel's wine heartland in the north, a benchmark quality zone. Powerful, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, dark chocolate, herbes de Provence and spices, firm tannins and a sun-soaked palate. Dominant international grapes: dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah and colourful Petit Verdot. Round Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon Blanc whites.
The word of the wine: Reduced
This is said of aromas that are reminiscent of a stale wine and that can be released when a long-closed bottle is opened. They generally fade with airing.
