Type: White Wine
Country: Israel
Region: Judean Hills
Code: CLOS230
A seriously good Chardonnay from one of the best wineries in Israel.
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Clos de Gat

Clos de Gat is situated in foothills of the Judean Mountains, bordering Israel’s biblical Ayalon Valley, where Joshua defeated the five kings. An ancient “Gat” (Hebrew for winepress), pre-dating the Roman period, is located in the grounds of the modern winery, set in the heart of the Clos de Gat vineyards, which cover an area of forty-seven acres (nineteen hectares). The regions rolling hills and valley have supported grapevine cultivation for thousands of years. The combination of thin topsoil on limestone- bedrock, coupled with a micro-climate m...

The wine has a fine and brilliant pale yellow colour. On the nose it is gently elegant and complex, with hints of spice, orange blossoms and citrus fruits. On the palate its displays freshness, good acidity and a harmonious balance between fruit and oak, with a long lingering finish.
Enjoy this wine with pan-seared scallops with asparagus and baby leeks.

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