2024 Galil Mountain Winery Upper Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2024 Galil Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon channels Israel’s highest vineyards into a glass of poised richness. Cabernet clusters ripen under bright Upper Galilee sun, then chill at night as mountain air sweeps through the rocky gullies—locking in vibrant acidity alongside plush fruit. Hand-picked berries ferment cool in stainless steel, preserving pure cassis, blackberry, and violet aromas. Twelve months in mostly neutral French oak rounds tannins without smothering freshness, letting cedar, cocoa, and a touch of mint weave through the dark-fruit core. Bone-dry, medium-bodied, and elegantly structured, it delivers classic Cabernet character with an invigorating, mineral-tinged snap. Decant briefly and watch weekday dinners gain fine-dining polish.

Nose: Blackcurrant, dark plum, and violet glide above cedar shavings, cracked pepper, and a breath of eucalyptus.

Palate: Juicy cassis and blackberry race over fine tannins, sparked by clove, cocoa dust, and cool granite freshness.

Finish: Long, dry close echoes dark fruit, subtle spice, and a refreshing mineral snap.

Elevates rosemary-grilled lamb chops, roasted portobello mushrooms with thyme, or a wedge of aged Manchego drizzled in olive oil—the wine’s bright acidity and polished tannins sharpen every savory bite.