Shilo Reserve
Petite Sirah | Judean Mountains
"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 Mountains
The Shilo Reserve Petite Sirah is a masterful display of power and elegance. Grown in low-yield vineyards in one of the world's oldest wine regions, this wine spends 18 months in French oak barrels to tame its untamed character. It is a red with striking visual density and a complexity that only the Judean terroir can impart to this variety.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Shilo Winery
- Origin: Judean Mountains, Israel.
- Varietal: 100% Petite Sirah (Reserve Selection).
- Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels.
- Certification: Kosher No Mevushal.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Dark purple, almost black and impenetrable. A striking visual density that stains the glass.
Nose: Astonishing complexity. Notes of black fruits in liqueur (blueberries, blackberries), dark chocolate, Java pepper, and a subtle background of cedar and tobacco.
Palate: Explosive and voluminous entry. Full body with firm yet velvety tannins. An eternal, deeply spiced finish with a masterful balance between fruit and wood.
3. Pairing and Service
Gastronomy: Demands dishes of great structure such as wood-fired Prime Rib, lamb rack, oxtail, or complex Mexican dishes like a concentrated Mole de Olla.
Service: Ideally served between 17°C and 18°C. Requires prior decanting.
Aging Potential: A wine designed to evolve nobly between 10 and 15 years.
4. Style Analysis
5. Frequently Asked Questions
What does "No Mevushal" mean?
It means that the wine has not undergone a rapid pasteurization process, which allows it to retain all its organoleptic complexity and aging potential in the bottle under the strictest Kosher standards.
Why is decanting so important for this Petite Sirah?
Given its very high tannic concentration and dry extract, oxygen helps to soften the texture and release the spicy notes that would otherwise remain closed.