Clos de GatHar'El Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Har'El Merlot of the Clos de Gat is in the top 90 of wines of Israel and in the top 40 of wines of Judean Hills.
Taste structure of the Har'El Merlot from the Clos de Gat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Har'El Merlot of Clos de Gat in the region of Judean Hills is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Har'El Merlot of Clos de Gat in the region of Judean Hills often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Har'El Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Har'El Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Har'El Merlot
The Har'El Merlot of Clos de Gat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, lamb stew from my mum or veal roast casserole with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Clos de Gat's Har'El 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 Har'El Merlot from Clos de Gat are 2018, 2009, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Clos de Gat
The Clos de Gat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Judean Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Judean Hills
Qualitative heart of Israeli wine around Jerusalem, the country's first official AO (2020). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, mint, eucalyptus, Mediterranean herbs and spice, firm tannins and freshness tightened by altitude. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux blends. Also peppery Syrah, dense Petit Verdot.
The word of the wine: Rafle (taste of)
A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.
