Yatir, Red Wine, Judean Hills, 2011
Reviews of purchase Yatir, Red Wine, Judean Hills, 2011
Tasting Notes
Wine rich purple color.
The taste of wine is soft, with medium acidity and well-structured tannins, notes of plum and charred wood. The finish is long and harmonious.
The aroma is dominated by bright notes of plums, black berries, cherries and raspberries, the nuances of roasted cocoa beans, graphite, exotic herbs.
The wine goes well with dishes of lamb, spicy dishes of beef, grilled chicken, duck or veal.
Interesting Facts
Wine Yatir, Red Wine is made from four varieties of grapes grown in the vineyard, planted in 1964 near the forest Yatir at Hebron Hills in the northern Negev. This area refers to the wine region Judean Hills. The plot is divided into an altitude of about 900 meters above sea level. Vineyard soil mainly calcareous-clay. The grapes are harvested by hand. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine matures for 12 months in small, mainly French, oak barrels, a third of which is updated annually. Wine storage capacity of 5-10 years. Before use, it is recommended aeration.
Producer's description
Small winery Yatir was founded in 2000 as a joint venture winegrowers area Judean Hills and the winery Carmel Winery. Yatir Winery is located in the northeastern part of the Negev desert. The building was constructed at the foot of the famous archaeological site of Tel Arad with the ruins of the Canaanite city 3000 years ago. Vineyards Company broken at high altitudes, in cool climates, a ten minute drive from the south of the Judean Hills. Communication with Judah led Yatir winery to choose as its logo depicting a lion of Judah.
Ultramodern equipment Yatir winery allows carefully controlled processes at all stages of wine production. Winegrowers and winemakers of the company - the adherents of high quality standards, the main aim to emphasize the uniqueness of their vineyards through character and quality of the wines. Chief enologist of the company is Eran Goldwasser, who graduated from the University of Adelaide in Australia and to Yatir worked in many Australian wineries. His winemaking skills are world famous thanks to several wines received gold medals and ratings 90 + / 100 from well-known publications, including the "The Wine Advocate" and "Wine Spectator".
