Shiraz 2006 | T Selection Series
Produced from 100% premium Shiraz grapes.After hand selected and picked the grapes undergo a special processing,
followed by 18 months aging in French and American oak barrels.
Full bodied, rich black pepper and toasted coffee flavors.
A blend of two climate regions.
A full bodied Israeli Shiraz with good refreshing acidity.
Vineyard:
Ness Harim - Jerusalem hills, chalky soil.
Production:
Fermentation for two weeks with skins at relatively low fermentation temperatures. Pressing using the Punching method every 4 hours. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Aged for 18 months in new barrels.
Bottling:
26.3.08
Wine data:
Alc.: 15%
pH: 3.65
TA: 5.8
Residual sugar: 2.0 g/Lt
Ness Harim - Jerusalem hills, chalky soil.
Production:
Fermentation for two weeks with skins at relatively low fermentation temperatures. Pressing using the Punching method every 4 hours. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Aged for 18 months in new barrels.
Bottling:
26.3.08
Wine data:
Alc.: 15%
pH: 3.65
TA: 5.8
Residual sugar: 2.0 g/Lt
T-Selection, Shiraz, 2004
Perhaps reflecting winemaker Tal Pelter's training and experience down-under, a wine that might easily be taken as an Australian Shiraz. Developed for 18 months in French oak, and showing fine balance and structure. Full-bodied, deeply tannic and concentrated enough to be thought of as chewy, but under that, red currants, plums and red berries along with black pepper, rosemary, thyme and a very appealing hint of peppermint. Fruits rise nicely on the long finish. Drink now–2012. Score 91. (Re-tasted 19 Jan 2009
Won a gold medal in the Vinalies International contest of Paris 2007.
Robert Parker rated this wine - 90 points.
Perhaps reflecting winemaker Tal Pelter's training and experience down-under, a wine that might easily be taken as an Australian Shiraz. Developed for 18 months in French oak, and showing fine balance and structure. Full-bodied, deeply tannic and concentrated enough to be thought of as chewy, but under that, red currants, plums and red berries along with black pepper, rosemary, thyme and a very appealing hint of peppermint. Fruits rise nicely on the long finish. Drink now–2012. Score 91. (Re-tasted 19 Jan 2009
Won a gold medal in the Vinalies International contest of Paris 2007.
Robert Parker rated this wine - 90 points.
T-Selection, Shiraz, 2005
Dark crimson in color, opening with lightly sweet vanilla notes on the nose, this full-bodied, round and elegant wine shows a generous array of plum and currant fruits, freshly tanned leather and an appealing light earthy-herbaceousness. The soft but gripping tannins linger well into the long finish. Look as well for an appealing hint of bittersweet chocolate developing. Drink now–2012. Score 91. (Rogov, 21 Feb 2008)
Dark crimson in color, opening with lightly sweet vanilla notes on the nose, this full-bodied, round and elegant wine shows a generous array of plum and currant fruits, freshly tanned leather and an appealing light earthy-herbaceousness. The soft but gripping tannins linger well into the long finish. Look as well for an appealing hint of bittersweet chocolate developing. Drink now–2012. Score 91. (Rogov, 21 Feb 2008)
