Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) in the region of Galilee is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) 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 Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef pot au feu (grandma's style), lamb marinated in white wine or veal escalope (piccata milanese).
Details and technical informations about Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)'s 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 Merlot from Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) are 2011, 2014, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל)
The Galil Mountain Winery (יקב הרי גליל) is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 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: Gourmet
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