Winery BenhaimTradition Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Tradition Merlot from the Winery Benhaim
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tradition Merlot of Winery Benhaim in the region of Galilee is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Tradition Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Tradition Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Tradition Merlot
The Tradition Merlot of Winery Benhaim matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or chicken bonne femme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Benhaim's Tradition Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Tradition Merlot from Winery Benhaim are 2006, 2005, 2008, 0 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Benhaim
The Winery Benhaim is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Upper Galilee to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Upper Galilee
Flagship sub-region of Galilee in Israel's far north, high-altitude vineyards (up to 1,000 m) on volcanic basalt and terra rossa, cool climate. Cabernet Sauvignon as a benchmark: dense and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing — the country's most renowned reds. Round Merlot, peppery Cabernet Franc, deep Petit Verdot. Ample Chardonnay (the country's white star), lively reviving Sauvignon.
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: Cutting
A blend of wines from different origins (not to be confused with the assemblage).
