Flam Syrah Reserve 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Flam
Label Name:
 
Syrah Reserve
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Israel
Region:
 
Judean Hills.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~4. 2/5 (multiple vintages). Tasting Panel/Wine. com scored ~90 for similar reserve vintages; Falstaff awarded 92 points for 2019 tasting. Positive reviews from Wine Musings and Delectable

Tasting Note
Perfumed Syrah with black and blue fruit, peppery spice, floral lift and a touch of oak; plush, rounded tannins and medium–full body with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu, hoisin duck, yakitori.

Production Method
Fermented as varietal Syrah, matured in oak barriques (French oak likely) for reserve aging—typical 12–18 months—before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Flam is a family-run boutique winery founded by Golan and Gilad Flam in the Judean Hills; reserve wines sourced from higher-elevation sites (Upper Galilee/Judean Hills). Exports widely; small-production estate focus.