This family winery was founded in 2000 by Hila Ben Gera and Barak Dahan. It produces wines from vines near Zikhron Ya'akov that belong to the family and has been cultivated by it since 1882. The variety selection reflects well the typical Terroir of this region. Barak, a dedicated, professional grapegrower who grows and picks the grapes according to the unique style of the winemaker Hila, ensures personal, meticulous care throughout the grape growing process. Low crops, controlled irrigation and unique growing methods result in high quality raw material. The vines are planted on Zikhron Ya'akov hills, which have excellent drainage properties, medium, rich soil and western sea breezes that cool the grapes during the hot summer. The controlled, accurate maturing process ends with selective hand picking and very high fruit quality.

This is a classic chardonnay with intense and vivid character and deep golden hue that reveals layers of mineral, vanilla and buttery flavors that fuse with a complex bouquet of apples, pears and hints of citric fruit. The acidity is refreshing and balanced. The wine has aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for 6 months in the bottle. The aftertaste is rich and enduring.

This powerful, special wine, which has balanced tannins and delicate acidity, is the wine that will build the reputation for Syrah (Shiraz) in Israel and help this noble variety establish itself. It is a classic wine that underscores flavors of dark berries with suggestions of black pepper, roast oak and chocolate. It has matured for 12 months in French oak barrels and for 6 months in a bottle. The finish is protracted and tempting.

The Carignan variety is regaining its standing in the grape range available in Israel, as this wine illustrates. This is a classical wine, with rich and sturdy body, dense red color and prominent presence of cherries, black plums and hints of chocolate aroma, the acidity is balanced and the tanning gentle. The wine has aged for 20 month in French oak barrels and has a lingering, graceful aftertaste.

This wine was vinified in port style, whereby the grapes were fermented and matured for 36 months in oak barrels. The wine was produced in a traditional "fortification" process that yields a rounded, full-bodied wine with balanced, smooth sweetness that underlines flavors and aromas of cherries, raisins and whiffs of cinnamon.

Soft, pleasant wine with a deep ruby hue and full, balanced body that combines delighting sweetness with classical composition of black currants and plums. Elegant power and concentration mix well with layers of spices, tobacco and roast oak to create a refined drinking experience. The wine has aged for 20 months in French oak barrels and has a concentrated, accentuated finish.

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