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Gamla Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 - Israel
Grape Varietals :Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards : Central Golan
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Winemaking : The wine is aged for a year in small oak barrels, mostly French.
Tasting Note : Ripe cherry and cassis fruit notes layered with rich oak, vanilla and spice; ruby colour, medium-bodied, good structure and velvety texture.
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Gamla Chardonnay (White) 2001 - Israel
Grape Varietals : Chardonnay.
Vineyards : Northern Golan Heights.
Winemaking : Cool fermentation in stainless steel
followed by four months aging in French oak barrels.
Tasting Note :Lemon, pear and banana fruit notes balanced with attractive oak and vanilla; medium-bodied with refreshing finish.
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Gamla Muscat 2003 (Fruity Fragrant Refreshing Sweetish White) - Israel
THE WINE Fresh floral, bright citrus, ripe apple and aromatic peppermint notes characterize the 2002 Gamla Muscat Canelli. This wine is medium boiled, with a fresh flavorful finish. A hint of sweetness rounds out the wine´s character. Though best on the young side, this wine will hold up well for a couple of years after the harvester. We enjoy drinking Gamla Muscat Canelli with a few canaps before dinner, or with spicy Asian cuisine.
THE VINTAGE Except for an unsually warm February and March, cooler-than-average temperatures dominated the season leading up to the 2002 vintage.
The weather caused a protracted season and resulted in a long fifteen week harvest. Picking successfully concluded with Sungiovese from the Northern Golan at the end of October. May rains during flowering and two spring heat waves reduced yields by about 20%. The low yields and long hang-time combined to produce wines of very good quality.
TheGamla Muscat Canelli is 100% varietal, made from fruit coming from vineyards in the southern Golan Heights. A very cold fermentation retains the natural floral character of this variety, while stopping the fermentation just before completion preserves just a bit of residual sweetness.
THE ANALYSES Brix at harvest 24.9, %Alc (v/v) 13.5, TA (g/l) 7.0, pH 3.39, RS SEMI DRY
THE APPELLATION The Galilee(or Galil) is the northern, and generally considered the best, appellation in Israel. The highest quality area within the appellation is the Golan Heights (or simply the Golan), the coldest region in Israel. The vineyards on this volcanic plateau rise from 400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level to 1200 meters (3,900 feet) and recieve snowfall in the winter. The Golan Heights Winery is located in the town of Katzin, in the central Golan.
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