Galil Mountain Winery

Yiron Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.982 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Upper Galilee - Judean Hills, Israel
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine features 56% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, 32% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot. Winemaker Micha Vaadia aged it for 16 months in French oak barrels. At 15% abv, it’s wise to keep an eye on uncle Julius if he’s driving.

This dark wine has aromas of cassis with a savory backbeat. Anise and leather join the fruit on the nose. The sip offers a tasty expression of the grapes involved, with an earthy element that's not quite pencil shavings and not quite olives, but close on both counts. The tannins are a bit toothy, but that brisket probably needs a good taming.

This wine features 56% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, 32% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot. Winemaker Micha Vaadia aged it for 16 months in French oak barrels. At 15% abv, it’s wise to keep an eye on uncle Julius if he’s driving.

This dark wine has aromas of cassis with a savory backbeat. Anise and leather join the fruit on the nose. The sip offers a tasty expression of the grapes involved, with an earthy element that's not quite pencil shavings and not quite olives, but close on both counts. The tannins are a bit toothy, but that brisket probably needs a good taming.

Sep 11th, 2017
Slurp

Label says it can age at least 7 years. Went very nicely with steak.

Label says it can age at least 7 years. Went very nicely with steak.

1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2015
John Jansma

Pretty darn good, although no clue how to read the label.

Pretty darn good, although no clue how to read the label.

1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2015
Kobi Yedidovich

Must use decanter. It's open it like breaking a bread. Taste a bit olive and cranberry full body and heavy great for pork and red meat

Must use decanter. It's open it like breaking a bread. Taste a bit olive and cranberry full body and heavy great for pork and red meat

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2015
Guy R
9.0

Full firm body. Very nice and not too heavy. Nice fruity flavors

Full firm body. Very nice and not too heavy. Nice fruity flavors

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2014
Annette Foster

What a beautiful wine with a wonderful meal!

What a beautiful wine with a wonderful meal!

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2014
Annette Foster

Wow. Very, very good!!

Wow. Very, very good!!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2014
Luiz Alberto

Founder TheWineHub.com, #winelover

8.6

This Bordeaux blend is Full bodied with a firm structure. Great pairing with Persian food.

This Bordeaux blend is Full bodied with a firm structure. Great pairing with Persian food.

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2014
"Odedi"

What a gorgeous color on this Israeli red blend. Dark ruby with a brick rim.

Beautiful nose of blackberries, cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, spices, licrish, cola and black pepper.

Full bodied, elegant and smooth with medium acidity and great legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, plums, vanilla, cola, oak, peppercorn, mint, eucalyptus, green pepper, earth, forest floor and nutmeg.

Long finish with elegant, full tannins and black pepper.

What a gorgeous blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 9% Petite Verdot and 7% Syrah. Complex, interesting, pleasurable and enjoyable. Needed an hour to open up and exhibit great enjoyment.

Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

What a gorgeous color on this Israeli red blend. Dark ruby with a brick rim.

Beautiful nose of blackberries, cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, spices, licrish, cola and black pepper.

Full bodied, elegant and smooth with medium acidity and great legs.

Fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, plums, vanilla, cola, oak, peppercorn, mint, eucalyptus, green pepper, earth, forest floor and nutmeg.

Long finish with elegant, full tannins and black pepper.

What a gorgeous blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 9% Petite Verdot and 7% Syrah. Complex, interesting, pleasurable and enjoyable. Needed an hour to open up and exhibit great enjoyment.

Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

Jan 28th, 2016
Sam Friedland

It is amazing how 7% syrah dominates the taste!

It is amazing how 7% syrah dominates the taste!

Mar 28th, 2021