Barkan Shiraz

An exceptional wine with perfectly mature fruity tastes, deep shade, and a medium-full body. The wine, which is produced from the vineyards of the Barkan Winery in the Judea region is made from 100% Syrah grapes.

Grapes
100% Shiraz
Origin
The vineyards of the Barkan Winery in the Judea region.
Characteristics
Mature fruit, deep shade, medium-full body.
Serving Temp.
16°

Prizes Won
SELECTIONS MONDIALES DES VINS
Silver Medal, 2009

Region Description

The region of Israel began making wine a good two thousand years before Europe. In 1959 archaeological expeditions uncovered ancient wine cellars preserved at twenty degrees Celsius. Through Roman conquest and Muslim rule, wine reemerged in the early 20th century when Carmel winery concentrated it's vineyards in the costal regions of Shomron and Samson. Now days the massive size, geographical variation, and varied climates within the region used to Israel's advantage in the wine world. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are the main varieties, but wineries also grow Merlot and a slew of other grapes.