A polished Galilee Merlot from one of Israel’s oldest active wineries, mevushal under OU for full-table flexibility.
Mood: Friday-night brisket, second-cup-of-wine warmth.
Our sommelier saysBinyamina sources from Galilee hillside vineyards where cool nights tighten the tannin and lock in red-fruit lift. The Reserve label is their step-up tier — bigger fruit, longer barrel time, still kosher-friendly at any Shabbos table.
Tasting notes
Crushed black cherry and ripe plum lifted by a curl of cocoa powder and toasted brioche from the oak. Silky and luxurious through the middle, ripe redcurrant and forest-berry fruit framed by a firm tannic spine and an earthy undertow. Long, savory close with cedar, dark chocolate, and a final brush of cured-meat spice.
Food pairing
Slow-braised brisket, Friday-night roast chicken with za’atar potatoes, hard cheeses at kiddush.
Details
| Producer | Binyamina Winery (founded 1952, Mount Carmel foothills) |
| Country | Israel |
| Region | Galilee |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Style | Dry red |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Hashgacha | OU |
| Mevushal | Yes |
| Kosher for Passover | Yes |
