Opting for tradition and inspiration when looking for wines for the Seder

• Published date: 17 April 2024
• Author: NERIA BARR
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Finding gold

Barkan Winery's Gold series features exceptional wines from its 2022 vintage made from grapes in Upper Galilee. This special edition includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, Rosé, and Merlot. The Gold Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 offers a bright red color with aromas of sweet spices, ripe red fruit, and hints of black pepper and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, its flavors are black plum and cherries, soft tannins, and a fruity, spicy finish. To start the evening, the Gold Rosé 2022 has a smoky pink color. Aromas of ripe red fruits, red cherries, and hints of citrus, as well as tropical notes, lead to refreshing flavors of red cherries, red currants, and hints of pear and green apple, with good acidity and a long, fruity finish. NIS 39.

Looking for inspiration

Teperberg Winery unveils Inspire Art: a collaboration with artist DEDE, blending contemporary winemaking with Israeli art. The limited edition series features Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet adorned with labels inspired by DEDE's iconic plaster figures.

The wines, Dabuki Inspire 2023 and Sauvignon Blanc Inspire 2023 express freshness and harmony, reflecting decades of vine growth and winemaking artistry in the Galilee climate. An excellent choice with an added value. NIS 65.

Opting for freshness

Binyamina presents Parfum de Binyamina, a dry rosé blend of 88% Grenache and 12% Barbera grapes. Produced in buildings nearly a century old, once housing Baron Rothschild's perfume factory, this wine pays homage to Binyamina Wineries' rich history. With a bright pink color and sharp, fragrant nose of citrus blossom, it offers a refreshing acidity of red currant with hints of wild strawberries and raspberries. Aging it in barrels adds complexity, creating a balanced wine with a sharp yet refreshing presence. NIS 89.

Elsewhere in the Binyamina collection, Tarshish Avnei Hachoshen is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from special vineyards in the Golan Heights and Upper Galilee, it boasts a deep ruby-black hue and aromas of blackberry, raspberry, mint, and vanilla. A broad, rich, and complex body with refreshing acidity, excellent structure, and a long finish revealing layers of flavors delight the palate. With proper storage, this wine will continue to develop depth and complexity for 5-10 years after its vintage. NIS 95

Saluting tradition

Ben Haim Senna Tradition 2019 is a superb choice for the Passover Seder, boasting a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and...