Matar Stratus (shiraz 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Matar
Label Name:
 
Stratus (shiraz
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Israel
Region:
 
Upper Galilee
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Producer/retailer notes (Kedem/Royal Wine, Watson’s Wine) describe ripe fruit, cocoa and 14 months oak aging. Kosher Wine Musings tasting notes: 2018 vintage scored poorly (≈52); later vintages (e. g. , 2020) received higher scores (≈90) in reviewer tastings

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black fruit (raspberry, plum, black cherry) with cocoa, coffee, black pepper and subtle eucalyptus; medium body, bright acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Shiraz; fermented on skins, matured ~14 months in French oak barrels; bottled under cork. Kosher-certified (non-mevushal).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Matar (label associated with Pelter Winery). Matar was created to expand Pelter’s kosher range, sourcing fruit from Upper Galilee vineyards.