SHILO RESERVE PETITE SIRAH
750 ML BOTTLE
JUDEAN HILLS, ISRAEL
"Concentrated power: a deep and vibrant Petite Sirah that redefines the intensity of high-altitude wines from the Judean Hills."
The Strength of the Judean Hills
The Shilo Reserve Petite Sirah 750 ml is a masterful display of power, concentration, and elegance. Grown in low-yield vineyards in one of the world's most acclaimed historic wine regions, the Judean Hills, this red spends 18 months aging in French oak barrels to tame its indomitable character. Produced under strict Kosher Non-Mevushal certification, it offers striking visual density and a complexity that only high-altitude terroir can bestow upon this noble variety. Purchase it with a full guarantee of authenticity at La Cava Shop.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Shilo Winery
Origin: Judean Hills, Israel.
Varietal: 100% Petite Sirah (Reserve Selection).
Aging: 18 months in first-fill French oak barrels.
Spiritual Certification: Kosher Non-Mevushal (Kosher le-Pesach).
Net Content: 750 ml bottle.
SKU / MPN: SHI-RES-PS-750
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Dark purple, almost black and impenetrable. Shows striking visual density that stains the glass with very slow legs.
Nose: Astonishing and profuse complexity. Notes of black fruits in liqueur (blueberries, wild blackberries), dark chocolate, Java pepper, and a subtle aromatic backdrop of cedar and tobacco stand out.
Palate: Explosive, round, and voluminous entry. Features a full body with firm yet velvety tannins. The finish is eternal, deeply spiced, and with a masterful balance between black fruit and noble wood.
3. Pairing and Service
Gourmet Gastronomy: Demands highly structured dishes such as wood-fired Prime Rib, roasted rack of lamb, oxtail, spiced stews, or complex Mexican dishes like a concentrated Mole de Olla or Oaxacan Black Mole.
Service: Ideally served between 17°C and 18°C. Requires prior decanting for 45 to 60 minutes.
Aging Potential: Designed to evolve nobly in the cellar for 10 to 15 years.
4. Style Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Shilo Reserve Petite Sirah wine Kosher?
Yes, this wine is Kosher Non-Mevushal certified (Kosher le-Pesach), maintaining the highest standards of quality and tradition under strict rabbinical supervision.
How long should Shilo Reserve Petite Sirah be decanted?
Given its great power and structure, it is essential to decant this wine at least 45 to 60 minutes before serving so that its layers of black fruit and spices can fully open up.
What does it mean that it is "Non-Mevushal"?
It means that the wine has not been subjected to a rapid pasteurization process, allowing it to retain all of its organoleptic complexity and potential for bottle evolution under the strictest Kosher standards.