Wine style
Wine style
Israeli Carignan
Israeli Carignan
Israeli Carignan
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Israel
Once considered the cheap workhorse of the industry, this juice has staged a massive coup. Now treated with respect, it offers wild Mediterranean vibes and proves that quantity can eventually give way to serious quality.
Once considered the cheap workhorse of the industry, this juice has staged a massive coup. Now treated with respect, it offers wild Mediterranean vibes and proves that quantity can eventually give way to serious quality.
Once considered the cheap workhorse of the industry, this juice has staged a massive coup. Now treated with respect, it offers wild Mediterranean vibes and proves that quantity can eventually give way to serious quality.
Body
Big & Bold
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Sour As Heck
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Mass planted
Cheap past
Old vines
Growers flooded the Holy Land with Carignan over a century ago because it yields like crazy. For decades, it was pumped out as cheap sacramental juice or generic table swill. But recently, intrepid winemakers discovered neglected old bush vines hiding in plain sight. They stopped watering them, trimmed the yields, and suddenly realized they had a world-class Mediterranean treasure on their hands.
Growers flooded the Holy Land with Carignan over a century ago because it yields like crazy. For decades, it was pumped out as cheap sacramental juice or generic table swill. But recently, intrepid winemakers discovered neglected old bush vines hiding in plain sight. They stopped watering them, trimmed the yields, and suddenly realized they had a world-class Mediterranean treasure on their hands.
Growers flooded the Holy Land with Carignan over a century ago because it yields like crazy. For decades, it was pumped out as cheap sacramental juice or generic table swill. But recently, intrepid winemakers discovered neglected old bush vines hiding in plain sight. They stopped watering them, trimmed the yields, and suddenly realized they had a world-class Mediterranean treasure on their hands.
Why it's special
Survivor vines
Hot climate
Savory kick
Most regions ripped this stuff out years ago, but Israel kept its gnarly old stumps in the ground. What you get here is specific to the hot, sun-baked climate - a wine that screams local terroir. These ancient vines struggle against the heat to produce concentrated, intensely savory drops that balance wild fruit with a dusty, earthy kick you just cannot manufacture in a lab.
Most regions ripped this stuff out years ago, but Israel kept its gnarly old stumps in the ground. What you get here is specific to the hot, sun-baked climate - a wine that screams local terroir. These ancient vines struggle against the heat to produce concentrated, intensely savory drops that balance wild fruit with a dusty, earthy kick you just cannot manufacture in a lab.
Most regions ripped this stuff out years ago, but Israel kept its gnarly old stumps in the ground. What you get here is specific to the hot, sun-baked climate - a wine that screams local terroir. These ancient vines struggle against the heat to produce concentrated, intensely savory drops that balance wild fruit with a dusty, earthy kick you just cannot manufacture in a lab.
Who's gonna like it
Rhone fans
Acid lovers
Underdog supporters
Fans of Rhone blends or Spanish Garnacha will feel right at home here. If you enjoy wines that have a bit of dirt under their fingernails and do not taste like vanilla milkshake, grab a bottle. It is perfect for people who want high acidity to cut through fatty lamb chops or anyone cheering for the underdog who finally made it to the big leagues.
Fans of Rhone blends or Spanish Garnacha will feel right at home here. If you enjoy wines that have a bit of dirt under their fingernails and do not taste like vanilla milkshake, grab a bottle. It is perfect for people who want high acidity to cut through fatty lamb chops or anyone cheering for the underdog who finally made it to the big leagues.
Fans of Rhone blends or Spanish Garnacha will feel right at home here. If you enjoy wines that have a bit of dirt under their fingernails and do not taste like vanilla milkshake, grab a bottle. It is perfect for people who want high acidity to cut through fatty lamb chops or anyone cheering for the underdog who finally made it to the big leagues.
REGIONS
Galilee
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Forget everything you think you know about desert wine because this place breaks all the rules. Up here, it is all about high elevations, lush green mountains, and boutique wineries turning water into award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon.
Samaria
Located in the central mountain ridge, this area is practically where biblical figures might have grabbed a drink. It combines serious elevation with even more serious history, offering wines that taste like thousands of years of tradition.
Located in the central mountain ridge, this area is practically where biblical figures might have grabbed a drink. It combines serious elevation with even more serious history, offering wines that taste like thousands of years of tradition.
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