Full Review

Galil Mountain

Galil Mountain
2019 Ela Red Blend, Galilee

Pair this wine with:
Beef

Category: Other Israeli Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Israel
Alcohol: 14.5%
Kosher
94 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$23

Galil Mountain
2019 Ela Red Blend, Galilee

Pair this wine with:
Beef

Category: Other Israeli Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Israel
Alcohol: 14.5%
Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of toasted rice tea, cedar wood and pipe smoke, cocoa dusted dark berries, and brown butter and pipe tobacco with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a seamless, delightful, medium-long finish with accents of blueberry cobbler and berry-mint chutney with crunchy, dusty tannins and moderate oak flavor. A distinctive and intriguing savory wine that will be fun to pair with.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Old World, Oaky, Savory & Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: toasted rice tea, cedar wood and pipe smoke, cocoa dusted dark berries, and brown butter and pipe tobacco
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of blueberry cobbler and berry-mint chutney
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Grilled Ribeye With Cabrales Cheese, Mongolian Beef, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A distinctive and intriguing savory wine that will be fun to pair with.

The Importer

Yarden Inc.

The Importer
71 W. 47th St
New York, NY 10036
USA
1 212-997-9463

Other Israeli Red

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
There has been a recent trend in Israel to produce quality red table wines for the dinner table, wines that are dried and have far greater complexity than the typical concord or religious wines produced in the country in years past (and still made to some degree). Most of these reds are produced in the Galilee and Judean Hills districts and are made with international varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Prices range from value oriented (about $10) to the mid to high $20s. Flavors include black cherry, berry and light herbal notes and tannins are not overwhelming. These are ideal paired with light red meats and pastas and most should be consumed within their first three to five years.

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