Matar Cumulus (cab Blend 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Matar
Label Name:
 
Cumulus (cab Blend
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Israel
Region:
 
Galilee (fruit sourced from Golan Heights, Upper Galilee, Jerusalem Hills).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (20%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail listings and reviews show strong scores: 8Wines lists a 93 average for the 2019/near vintages; Kosher Wine Musings scored the 2023 release 91+ on tasting

Tasting Note
Blackberry, cassis and dark cherry with a minty lift, light spice, tobacco and subtle French oak; plush texture, ripe fruit and elegant, fine-grained tannins.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye or porterhouse steak, roasted lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, beef rendang, mapo tofu (use with moderation), mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures; aged 14 months in French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Matar (by Pelter) is a project of the Pelter family (Tal & Nir Pelter), sourcing high-quality kosher fruit across Israeli terroirs since 2012.