Clos de Gat

Har'El Cabernet Sauvignon

8.846 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Judean Hills, Israel
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

An honest elegant expression of #cabernetsauvignon from #Israel can age 4-6 years.

An honest elegant expression of #cabernetsauvignon from #Israel can age 4-6 years.

Feb 9th, 2023
Yotam Sharon

Consulting Winemaker Gvaot, Miles, Alona; Blogger yotamsharon.com

9.1

Very deep, fresh looking robe. Excellent nose, black fruit with some leathery funk, tobacco and a herbal note. Deep black fruit on the palate too, super concentrated, with robust, even tough tannins and lively acidity. Finish is very long. This is very impressive but either needs more time or fatty food on its side.

Very deep, fresh looking robe. Excellent nose, black fruit with some leathery funk, tobacco and a herbal note. Deep black fruit on the palate too, super concentrated, with robust, even tough tannins and lively acidity. Finish is very long. This is very impressive but either needs more time or fatty food on its side.

3 people found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2015
Augusto Giacoman

@Frank Ribeiro @Weijia Yao @Patrick H ever have Israeli wine? This was good - strong fruit, very drinkable, not so much cedar / tobacco

@Frank Ribeiro @Weijia Yao @Patrick H ever have Israeli wine? This was good - strong fruit, very drinkable, not so much cedar / tobacco

2 people found it helpfulMar 7th, 2015
Liam Fisher

Remarkable.

Remarkable.

2 people found it helpfulMar 9th, 2014
Lori Sullivan

This wine has terrior. You can smell the Dead Sea.

This wine has terrior. You can smell the Dead Sea.

2 people found it helpfulNov 18th, 2013
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

Lovely Cabernet from what turns out to be one of my favorite wineries in Israel: Clos de Gat, well made and delicious, old world in style yet still powerful with lovely notes of earth, black currents, coffee, Mediterranean spice and a light touch of chocolate, full body, round firm tannins, lovely acidity. My score 89, drink to 2023

Lovely Cabernet from what turns out to be one of my favorite wineries in Israel: Clos de Gat, well made and delicious, old world in style yet still powerful with lovely notes of earth, black currents, coffee, Mediterranean spice and a light touch of chocolate, full body, round firm tannins, lovely acidity. My score 89, drink to 2023

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2019
"Odedi"

Dark Ruby / Inky in color with a dark purple Rim.

Fruity on the nose with cherries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, cloves, oak, licorice, vanilla, earth, dirt and black pepper.

Full-bodied with high acidity and nice legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, oak, Earth, forest floor, cloves, Cedar, chocolates, Cola and black pepper.

Long finish with firm tannins and light peppercorn.

A nice Cabernet Sauvignon from the Judean Hills in Israel, with an Old World style.
Enjoyable now, but needs three years to smooth out and become even better.

95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot.

Aged for 12 months in French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

Dark Ruby / Inky in color with a dark purple Rim.

Fruity on the nose with cherries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, cloves, oak, licorice, vanilla, earth, dirt and black pepper.

Full-bodied with high acidity and nice legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, oak, Earth, forest floor, cloves, Cedar, chocolates, Cola and black pepper.

Long finish with firm tannins and light peppercorn.

A nice Cabernet Sauvignon from the Judean Hills in Israel, with an Old World style.
Enjoyable now, but needs three years to smooth out and become even better.

95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot.

Aged for 12 months in French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

Apr 1st, 2016
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (87/100)

Черные ягоды, выражено, полно. Сливочно- ванильные ноты, деликатно, красиво. Вкус полный, ягодный, хорошая структура, аккуратные танины.

15.5/20 (87/100)

Черные ягоды, выражено, полно. Сливочно- ванильные ноты, деликатно, красиво. Вкус полный, ягодный, хорошая структура, аккуратные танины.

Mar 29th, 2015
Sagee Aran

Extremely smooth and elegant. Beautiful nose and color. Very tasty and balanced

Extremely smooth and elegant. Beautiful nose and color. Very tasty and balanced

Oct 5th, 2023
Iwan

Lovely Cabernet from Israel, made in an old world style, but still with great fruit. 2012 is drinking well now.

Lovely Cabernet from Israel, made in an old world style, but still with great fruit. 2012 is drinking well now.

Sep 25th, 2020