Carmel Winery
Kayoumi Vineyard Shiraz
Upper Galilee - Judean Hills, Israel
single vineyard upper Galilee vine that was lost to a virus a few years ago (not current corona virus)
made by Israel's biggest winery.
drank as part of a quarantine holiday
meal.
98% shiraz and 2% viognier.
15 months in french oak.
14.5% ABV
full body.
medium acidity.
medium tannins that softened but are very present.
smoke and mostly black 🌶️ with assorted baking spices 👄
long 🎯
balanced and complex, fruit left a while ago probably.
decent, but not to my liking.
good vfm (110 nis). if spicy peppery is what you adore.
paired well with grilled burgers in home made buns, onion rings and roasted crushed potatoes.
single vineyard upper Galilee vine that was lost to a virus a few years ago (not current corona virus)
made by Israel's biggest winery.
drank as part of a quarantine holiday
meal.
98% shiraz and 2% viognier.
15 months in french oak.
14.5% ABV
full body.
medium acidity.
medium tannins that softened but are very present.
smoke and mostly black 🌶️ with assorted baking spices 👄
long 🎯
balanced and complex, fruit left a while ago probably.
decent, but not to my liking.
good vfm (110 nis). if spicy peppery is what you adore.
paired well with grilled burgers in home made buns, onion rings and roasted crushed potatoes.