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Mostly Cabernet Franc

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This wine was produced from 85% Cabernet Franc grapes from Nir Vineyard, located in Moshav Mata and 15% Merlot grapes from Carmei Yosef.
With the arrival of the grapes to the winery, they were crushed and the must was immediately cooled at 14 ° in order to carry out cold maceration. The maceration lasted three days, during which the natural enzymes decomposed and released particularly strong and stable aroma and color substances. After these three days, yeast was added to the must, which was designed specifically for wine that is to be aged. After 10 days of fermentation and a gentle press, the wine was transferred to a stainless steel tank for malolactic fermentation, and then transferred to age in oak barrels. The Merlot grapes were fermented and aged in separate barrels.
After a period of six months in these barrels, during which the wines’ flavors stabilized, the final blend was determined in order to receive the desired complexity and harmony.
After creating the final blend, the wine was returned to the barrels for an additional 9 months of aging. The wines were aged in French oak barrels, with the addition of 20% American oak.


"This wine is a typical, impressive Cabernet Franc, characterized by a deep, burgundy color, with pomegranate-like brims.This is a full-bodied wine with a festive aroma of purple flowers, green pepper and ripe black fruits, alongside toasted oak. It has a full rounded, fresh and fruity flavor, all at the same time. The tannins are delicate and piquant, and the wine has a long and pleasant finish".
Tamir Arzy, Winemaker