Ya Winery
Reserve Kerem Ben-Zimra Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon
Galilee, Israel
YA Winery, Kerem Ben-Zimra Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Upper Galilee, Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
From the heart of Kerem Ben Zimra — one of Israel’s most renowned terroirs — this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a reserve expression aged for at least 12 months in French oak barrels. It shows why this small area is celebrated as one of the country’s top sites for structured, concentrated Cabernet.
Aromas & Flavors
The nose explodes with ripe blueberries, mulberries, and roasted vanilla, unfolding into earthy hints of sage and tarragon. On the palate, baked dark fruits mix with mocha, caramelized vanilla, and rustic herbal tones. As it opens, deeper nuances of clove, nutmeg, and toasted oak add more layers.
Mouthfeel
Rustic and bold, with firm tannins and high intensity that remain consistent from nose to palate. Full-bodied, structured, and slightly rugged in texture, this is a wine that demands food.
Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled lamb skewers, charred vegetables, and Mediterranean cuisine with roasted herbs.
Verdict
A powerful, rustic Israeli Cabernet that commands attention. Not overly polished, but authentic, concentrated, and memorable — a real food wine.
YA Winery, Kerem Ben-Zimra Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Upper Galilee, Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
From the heart of Kerem Ben Zimra — one of Israel’s most renowned terroirs — this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a reserve expression aged for at least 12 months in French oak barrels. It shows why this small area is celebrated as one of the country’s top sites for structured, concentrated Cabernet.
Aromas & Flavors
The nose explodes with ripe blueberries, mulberries, and roasted vanilla, unfolding into earthy hints of sage and tarragon. On the palate, baked dark fruits mix with mocha, caramelized vanilla, and rustic herbal tones. As it opens, deeper nuances of clove, nutmeg, and toasted oak add more layers.
Mouthfeel
Rustic and bold, with firm tannins and high intensity that remain consistent from nose to palate. Full-bodied, structured, and slightly rugged in texture, this is a wine that demands food.
Food Pairing
Perfect alongside grilled lamb skewers, charred vegetables, and Mediterranean cuisine with roasted herbs.
Verdict
A powerful, rustic Israeli Cabernet that commands attention. Not overly polished, but authentic, concentrated, and memorable — a real food wine.