Tulip Winery, Espero 2018, Kfar Tikva, Galilee, Israel

This wine is a perfect balance of three impressive grape varietals; Syrah, Merlot/Cabernet Franc, which results in a unique, rich, fresh/fruity wine.

COUNTRY: Israel

APPELLATION (AVA): Galilee

VINEYARDS: Kfar Tikva, Tulip Vineyards

VINTAGE: 2018

GRAPES:  55% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

SOIL: Kfar Yuval (Syrah): terra rosa and basalt, Mata (Merlot & Cabernet Franc): terra rosa on limestone

PRACTICE: Kosher for Passover, not Mevushal

Kosher Certifying Agency: OK; Rabbi Babad; Beit Yosef

VINIFICATION: After the fermentation they age separately for 6 months in oak barrels and then blended and aged for another 6 month for the final blend

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Deep burgundy

BODY: Medium to Full (7-8)

TASTE: Dry

PRIMARY AROMAS: Lavender, violets, red and black fruit, toasted wood

FLAVOR: Black and red cherries, herbs, hot spices, long and spicy finish

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 14%

SERVICE AND SUGGESTION: Braised short ribs, mushrooms, lamb shawarma, gyros, or tandoori

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: 
In 2003, the Itzhaki family fulfilled their long-held vision by founding the Tulip Winery, an expression of their great love of wine and huge love of people. This was a true milestone – combining fine, high-quality wines with a committed contribution to the community.

The hillside in Kfar Tikva, a small and pastoral settlement for residents with special needs, was the perfect and most natural setting for building the winery. The winery’s inspiring and thriving model of employing members of the community and providing a platform for their integration into the labor market just like ordinary people, formed an extraordinary, strong, inseparable, and rooted connection.

ABOUT THE LABEL:
ESPERO SERIES - The meaning of the word Espero is ‘Hope’ in the Esperanto language. The Espero series was born out of love and connection to the ‘Village of Hope’ – the home of Tulip Winery. The inspiration we receive from the people who live in this village is expressed in our original and ‘free–spirited’ blends we created. The Espero series is our little gesture to the village and its members. The Espero wines are unique blends that express the ‘Israeli Terroir’ at its best.