Five Stones Vineyards
Dry Monarchy Cabernet Sauvignon
Judean Hills, Israel
Five Stones “Monarchy” 2018, Judean Hills, Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
Flagship wine produced only in select vintages when estate fruit reaches exceptional quality. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a small block of mature, low-yield vines. Hand-selected grapes crafted into a deeply structured, age-worthy expression of the Judean Hills.
Aromas & Flavors
Raspberry, cassis, black cherry, toasted oak, vanilla, tobacco leaf, espresso, and subtle dark chocolate. Layers unfold with air, revealing complexity and precision.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding. Firm, structured tannins balanced by fresh acidity. Dense core of fruit wrapped in polished oak. Long, persistent finish with depth and refinement. Built for extended aging.
Food Pairings
Prime rib, grilled lamb, slow-braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses, or herb-crusted beef tenderloin.
Verdict
Power with discipline. A Cabernet that confidently expresses maturity, vineyard concentration, and serious intent. Complex, structured, and cellar-worthy. A benchmark Judean Hills Cabernet.
Did You Know?
Low-yield mature vines typically produce smaller berries with a higher skin-to-juice ratio, increasing phenolic concentration and structural depth, key factors in age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.
🍷 Personal Pick
A permanent resident in my cellar. Among my top Judean Hills favorites, layered, intense, and built to evolve gracefully over the next decade and beyond.
Five Stones “Monarchy” 2018, Judean Hills, Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
Flagship wine produced only in select vintages when estate fruit reaches exceptional quality. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a small block of mature, low-yield vines. Hand-selected grapes crafted into a deeply structured, age-worthy expression of the Judean Hills.
Aromas & Flavors
Raspberry, cassis, black cherry, toasted oak, vanilla, tobacco leaf, espresso, and subtle dark chocolate. Layers unfold with air, revealing complexity and precision.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding. Firm, structured tannins balanced by fresh acidity. Dense core of fruit wrapped in polished oak. Long, persistent finish with depth and refinement. Built for extended aging.
Food Pairings
Prime rib, grilled lamb, slow-braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses, or herb-crusted beef tenderloin.
Verdict
Power with discipline. A Cabernet that confidently expresses maturity, vineyard concentration, and serious intent. Complex, structured, and cellar-worthy. A benchmark Judean Hills Cabernet.
Did You Know?
Low-yield mature vines typically produce smaller berries with a higher skin-to-juice ratio, increasing phenolic concentration and structural depth, key factors in age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.
🍷 Personal Pick
A permanent resident in my cellar. Among my top Judean Hills favorites, layered, intense, and built to evolve gracefully over the next decade and beyond.