Bravdo Landmark Merlot (OK Kosher) 2013

Merlot from Israel
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    2013

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    750ML

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    A unique wine produced from clonal selected Merlot vines, harvested at phenolic maturation. The wine was aged for 18 months in 75% French and 25% American oak barrels and is characterized by deep red color, rich taste and fruity aroma.
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    In 1999, Professor Ben Ami Barbado and his former student Professor Oded Shoseyov decided to utilize their vast knowledge in grape growing and wine production and established the Karmei Yosef winery that produces the wines of Barbado.

    The winery is located in the heart of the Shuseyov family's vineyards, (who have been farming for over 130 years). The process of wine production always takes place immediately after manual harvest at dawn. The wine is produced according to the vast knowledge and experience accumulated by Professor Barbado and Professor Shoseyov in advanced technology that ensures high quality wines with an emphasis on aroma of the fruit.

    The vineyards and winery are located next to the settlement of Karmei Yosef, on the lower slopes of the Judean Hills, on the way to Jerusalem on heavy limestone soil rich in stone. This land is known for its great compatibility with the growth of fine wine grapes since Solomon's reign. In the vineyard, trimming, thinning of clusters and shoots are carried out to achieve an optimal crop level, while monitoring the development of sugar, acid, color materials and minerals.

    Strict adherence to the vine's growing conditions and adequate pruning allow for an appropriate ratio between the quantity of the landscape and the quantity of fruit, a ratio that ensures optimum ripening conditions of the cluster. In preparation for harvest, the vineyard is treated with dryness and exposure to solar radiation. This unique treatment ensures the receipt of high quality aromatic fruit.

    The fermentation process is carried out at different temperatures to maximize the potential of the grapes at each fermentation stage. The wine is produced without filtering in long shading processes to ensure beautiful aroma and taste. The wine is then aged for 12 months in wooden barrels made mostly from French oak and a few of American oak to create a true combination between the aroma of the fruit and the smell of the barrel.

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    With generous fruit and supple tannins, Merlot is made in a range of styles from everyday-drinking to world-renowned and age-worthy. Merlot is the dominant variety in the wines from Bordeaux’s Right Bank regions of St. Emilion and Pomerol, where it is often blended with Cabernet Franc to spectacular result. Merlot also frequently shines on its own, particularly in California’s Napa Valley. Somm Secret—As much as Miles derided the variety in the 2004 film, Sideways, his prized 1961 Château Cheval Blanc is actually a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

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    With a rich history of wine production dating back to biblical times, Israel is a part of the cradle of wine civilization. Here, wine was commonly used for religious ceremonies as well as for general consumption. During Roman times, it was a popular export, but during Islamic rule around 1300, production was virtually extinguished. The modern era of Israeli winemaking began in the late 19th century with help from Bordeaux’s Rothschild family. Accordingly, most grapes grown in Israel today are made from native French varieties. Indigenous varieties are all but extinct, though oenologists have made recent attempts to rediscover ancient varieties such as Marawi for commercial wine production.

    In Israel’s Mediterranean climate, humidity and drought can be problematic, concentrating much of the country’s grape growing in the north near Galilee, Samaria near the coast and at higher elevations in the east. The most successful red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, while the best whites are made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Many, though by no means all, Israeli wines are certified Kosher.

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