The wines are made in the southern Rhone style under the Galilee appellation. This is arguably the best quality wine region in Israel. All are from the single vineyard owned by Jacques Capsouto. Each wine commemorates a member of Capsouto’s close family.
Cuvee Albert
Grand Vin Blanc
This is the Grand Vin Blanc, mainly made from Roussanne with Clairette and Marsanne. The Roussane was oak aged in French oak barrels. The wine is named after Albert, Jacques Capsouto’s younger brother.
VARIETIES:
Fermented in 3 - 4 year old, 500 liter French oak barrels.
PLACE:
Peki’in
AGING:
6 months
APPELLATION:
Galilee
WINEMAKER:
Eran Israeli
WINEMAKING:
Fermented in 3 - 4 year old, 500 liter French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTE:
The wine is straw colored with a lemony, apricot character and a hint of a floral aroma. It is medium bodied and with good complexity, and a long broad flavored finish.
Cuvee Marco
Grand Vin Rouge
This is the winery’s Grand Vin, named after Marco, Jacques Capsouto’s father. It is rich, concentrated blend of Grenache Noir, Mourvedre and Syrah. It is aged in old, used oak barrels, as Capsouto wishes to avoid any use of new oak.
VARIETIES:
Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Syrah
PLACE:
Peki’in
AGING:
12 months
APPELLATION:
Galilee
WINEMAKER:
Eran Israeli
WINEMAKING:
Aged in 2,3, 4 year old,500 liter French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTE:
The wine shows aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, hints of leather, soft tannins and well-integrated oak. It shows good fruit and a meaty flavor on the palate and has long lingering finish.
Cuvee EVA
Rose
The Capsouto Rose is made in the style of Provence, where roses are revered more than reds and whites. It is named after his mother Eva, who always urged Jacques Capsouto to do something for Israel. It is made mainly from Cinsault with a little Grenache and Mourvedre. Cinsault is barely used elsewhere in Israel.
VARIETIES:
Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre
PLACE:
Peki’in
AGING:
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APPELLATION:
Galilee
WINEMAKER:
Eran Israeli
WINEMAKING:
Stainless steel cold fermented
TASTING NOTE:
It has a beautiful salmon pink color, a delicate berry fruit and a freshing acidity.
Cuvee Samuel
Rouge
A fresh, zesty, bright red blend made from Mourvedre and Grenache Noir with a little Counoise and Syrah. This was the first use of Counoise in Israel. The wine is named after Samuel, Jacques Capsouto’s grandfather and brother.
VARIETIES:
Mourvedre, Grenache Noir, Counoise, Syrah
PLACE:
Peki’in
AGING:
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APPELLATION:
Galilee
WINEMAKER:
Eran Israeli
WINEMAKING:
Unoaked
TASTING NOTE:
This is a blend exhibiting bright cherry, berry aromas. It has a chewy, mouth filling flavor and a good refreshing acidity on the finish.
Cuvee Eva
Blanc
A medium bodied white wine blend made mainly from Grenache Blanc, balanced with a little Clairette, Roussanne and Marsanne. Named after Jacques Capsouto’s mother, it is in the style of a Southern Rhone white wine blend. This is the first use of Clairette in Israel.
VARIETIES:
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne
PLACE:
Peki’in
AGING:
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APPELLATION:
Galilee
WINEMAKER:
Eran Israeli
WINEMAKING:
Unoaked
TASTING NOTE:
The wine has restrained aromas of citrus, Mediterranean herbs, grassy and herbaceous notes. It is fresh with good acidity with a well-balanced finish.
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Cuvee Albert
Grand Vin Blanc
This is the Grand Vin Blanc, mainly made from Roussanne with Clairette and Marsanne. The Roussane was oak aged in French oak barrels. The wine is named after Albert, Jacques Capsouto’s younger brother.
Roussanne, Clairette, Marsanne
Peki’in
Galilee
6 months
Eran Israeli
The wine is straw colored with a lemony, apricot character and a hint of a floral aroma. It is medium bodied and with good complexity, and a long broad flavored finish.
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Cuvee Marco
Grand Vin Rouge
This is the winery’s Grand Vin, named after Marco, Jacques Capsouto’s father. It is rich, concentrated blend of Grenache Noir, Mourvedre and Syrah. It is aged in old, used oak barrels, as Capsouto wishes to avoid any use of new oak.
Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Syrah
Peki’in
Galilee
Aged in 2,3, 4 year old,500 liter French oak barrels.
12 months
Eran Israeli
The wine shows aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, hints of leather, soft tannins and well-integrated oak. It shows good fruit and a meaty flavor on the palate and has long lingering finish.
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Cuvee EVA
Rose
The Capsouto Rose is made in the style of Provence, where roses are revered more than reds and whites. It is named after his mother Eva, who always urged Jacques Capsouto to do something for Israel. It is made mainly from Cinsault with a little Grenache and Mourvedre. Cinsault is barely used elsewhere in Israel.
Cinsault, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre
Peki’in
Galilee
Stainless steel cold fermented
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Eran Israeli
It has a beautiful salmon pink color, a delicate berry fruit and a freshing acidity.
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Cuvee Samuel
Rouge
A fresh, zesty, bright red blend made from Mourvedre and Grenache Noir with a little Counoise and Syrah. This was the first use of Counoise in Israel. The wine is named after Samuel, Jacques Capsouto’s grandfather and brother.
Mourvedre, Grenache Noir, Counoise, Syrah
Peki’in
Galilee
Unoaked
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Eran Israeli
This is a blend exhibiting bright cherry, berry aromas. It has a chewy, mouth filling flavor and a good refreshing acidity on the finish.
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TASTING NOTE:
Cuvee Eva
Blanc
A medium bodied white wine blend made mainly from Grenache Blanc, balanced with a little Clairette, Roussanne and Marsanne. Named after Jacques Capsouto’s mother, it is in the style of a Southern Rhone white wine blend. This is the first use of Clairette in Israel.
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne
Peki’in
Galilee
Unoaked
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Eran Israeli
The wine has restrained aromas of citrus, Mediterranean herbs, grassy and herbaceous notes. It is fresh with good acidity with a well-balanced finish.