With the non secular vacation of Passover starting April 12 and lasting till April 20, why not pay homage to this particular celebration with wines from Psagot Vineyard? Having obtained three licensed kosher wines (as samples) from this award successful vineyard in Binyamin, Israel, I appreciated every sip as I researched its story.
Discovered within the Jerusalem Mountain Vineyards near the historic metropolis of Jerusalem, Psagot Vineyard has been making wines for greater than 21 years. Co-founders and husband-and-wife duo Yaakov and Na’ama Berg have as their purpose “to provide the best wines Israel has to supply whereas honoring the land’s wealthy custom and historical past.” Ardour in all the pieces they do is prevalent and I used to be deeply impressed with the wines I tasted. Vineyards are planted on limestone terraces at 700-900 meters above sea stage within the Binyamin Mountains and Samaria identified for his or her premium fruit. Seasoned winemaker Sam Soroka has over 20 years of wine manufacturing expertise in Israel and the wines I tasted revealed his experience.
The Psagot Vineyard and the vineyards, that are planted deep within the rocky soil of Binyamin, is the continuation of a sequence of many generations of settling and making high-quality wine in an space the place the circumstances for this are optimum. The vineyard was established in 2003 and has grown steadily since then. Within the final harvest, the vineyard produced about 1,000,000 bottles, greater than 70% of which is exported to dozens of nations world wide. The Psagot Vineyard at present produces about 25 high-quality and esteemed wines, which win prestigious competitions, medals and worldwide awards yearly.
In June 2020, Psagot Vineyard moved to its new residence in Sha’ar Binyamin. In an exquisite stone constructing constructed within the form of an historical khan overlooking the view of Wadi Qelt and the Edom Mountains, on one facet is the vineyard manufacturing manufacturing unit, and alternatively is the vineyard’s customer heart and banquet corridor, within the heart of the constructing, an open complicated that could be a magical backyard overlooking the view of Genesis. On the basement flooring, about 1000 barrels of wine are aged yearly. Within the spectacular complicated, occasions and actions of assorted sorts are held, in a particular environment with good wine and a spectacular view.
The vineyard’s growth course of doesn’t cease for a second as a result of wine is an inspiration! Excerpt from Psagot Vineyard
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Seen on the label of every wine bottle is a reproduction of an historical coin that dates from the Nice Revolt (67 CE). This coin was present in a collapse Psagot whereas the vineyard was being established. On one facet of the coin is an amphora vessel used for storing wine; on the flip facet is a vine leaf. “For us, this historical coin symbolizes, greater than anything, the continuity of a thousand-year-old winemaking custom and our deep connection to the land.”
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Custom, terroir, and experience wafted from every glass of the three Psagot wines I tasted.
Refreshing and scrumptious was 2023 Psagot Sauvignon Blanc ($32) with grapes from the Jerusalem Mountains. On the nostril I discovered lemons, limes, citrus, freshly minimize grass, and slightest trace of bananas. Mouthwatering on the palate, brilliant citrus and stone fruit have been punctuated with racy acidity and minerality.
2023 Psagot Edom ($50) is a Bordeaux fashion pink mix from a choice of Bordeaux grape varietals grown within the Judean Mountains at 900 meters above sea stage. I discovered expressions of minerality from begin to end on this daring wine together with wealthy black and pink fruit, cedar and dried herbs. Refined and chic, Psagot Edom was aged in French oak for 12 months.
As a bow to the Mediterranean, 2021 Psagot Peak ($40) was a luscious pink mix of French varietals, Syrah and Petit Syrah, that additionally thrive in Israel. I famous texture and complicated layers of pepper, darkish chocolate, dried flowers and herbs, blackberries and darkish plum on a basis of contemporary acidity and tannic construction. Psagot Peak was aged for 12 months in French oak and has the flexibility to age for a lot of extra years.
Psagot Vineyard boasts not solely a fantastically appointed tasting room, however a patisserie with mouthwatering picks, beautiful occasion house, natural gardens, a house décor and furnishings store, classic wedding ceremony gown retailer, and hand harvested clothes store with a novel assortment of worldwide finds. If a visit to Psagot Vineyard isn’t on the record for now, discover these wines in high-quality liquor shops in america. L’Chaim!
Cheers, Cindy
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