The Vineyards: The grapes were picked in two lots (the first before the fruit had fully ripened in order to capture the aromatic nature of the Sauvignon Blanc and the second to bolster the sugar content) at the beginning of August. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and chilling. Only the free run juice was used to make this wine. Reductive handling of the must was enc Keep Reading...
Winemaking: Fumé Blanc is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes which were selectively hand picked at the beginning of September 2004. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and chilling. Once alcoholic fermentation had finished the kosher wine was racked onto Chardonnay lees and allowed to mature "sur lie" in French barrels for approximately 3-4 months.Tasting Notes: Keep Reading...
Region: The higher elevations of the Upper Galilee, the northern part of the Galilee viticultural area. Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc. Style: RA refreshing and aromatic wine, combining notes of citrus fruit, pear and tropical fruit (kiwi, fejoya) with a light leafy and mineral background. A delicate Sauvignon with good acidity and a balanced sensation on the palate. The finish is long and refreshing. Keep Reading...
Produced from Sauvignon blanc grapes, grown in the Ramat Arad vineyards and night harvested in the last week of July. A pale straw in color, this typical Sauvignon Blanc is well balanced, showing grapefruit and passion fruit on the nose, fresh grassy flavors with a long crisp aftertaste.Vineyard: Ramat Arad 12.5% alc Winemakers: Lior Laxer & Zvi Skaist Keep Reading...
Winemaking: Sauvignon Blanc grapes were selectively hand picked at the beginning of September 2004. Close proximity to the winery allowed for immediate crushing and chilling. Once alcoholic fermentation had finished the kosher wine was racked into French oak barrels for a short period (one month) and then made ready for bottling.Tasting Notes This is classic sauvignon blanc style wine most suited Keep Reading...
Vineyard: Ramat Arad, NE Negev Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Harvest: Night harvested at the end of July 2005 Winemaking: After a long cold fermentation, the kosher wine was racked into French oak Barrels for a short (3 months) aging, prior to bottling. 13% alcohol. Tasting Note: The kosher wine has a pale straw color. The wine's aroma combines citrus Fruit and blossom with some capsicum / mineral Keep Reading...
In the winter of 2003 the people of the village were informed that a 20 year old vineyard of Sauvignon Blanc grapes in one of the nearby wadis was to be uprooted. It had especially low yields which led to financial losses. The grape grower, Arieh Sela, immediately decided to "adopt" the 11 dunam vineyard located at the western slopes of the wadi which had rich soil in chalk deposits. The vineyar Keep Reading...