Recanati Reserve Merlot (75cl, 14%)

A Merlot-dominant red wine from Israel's Upper Galilee, made predominantly from Merlot with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit comes from the Menara Vineyard and is hand-selected, de-stemmed and given a two-day cold soak before fermentation, then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. Vine management uses an Israeli-developed plant monitoring system to keep vines moderately stressed and yields lower. The nose shows red berries, cassis, rose, white pepper, cloves and green olives. The palate is elegant and full-bodied, with ripe red berry, black plum, roasted coffee bean, currant and baking spice. The finish is medium-long and spice-driven, with plum skin and subtle oak toast.