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Psagot: An Award-Winning Boutique Winery in The Hills of Jerusalem
- May 26, 2020
By Gregory Aubrey
Since 2003, Psagot has been making some of the best and award-winning wines from Israel. Located in an area just north of Jerusalem in the Binyamin region, Psagot’s vineyards benefit from exceptional vine-growing conditions.
Perhaps one of the most recognized wine bottles in the kosher market and beyond, the iconic gold coin on the bottle is a replica of an actual coin that was discovered in an ancient wine press in Psagot’s vineyards.
Today, the winery produces more than 300,000 bottles a year, offering a range of 11 different wines, from creative and flavorful blends to high-quality single vineyards that represent the true essence, uniqueness, and quality of Psagot’s vineyards.
Quality Wine Making
“Led by talented and creative winemaker Joshua Hexter, Psagot consistently produces high quality wines, many of which have won international awards and medals from famed competitions and wine critics alike.
What is unique about these high quality grapes used in making Psagot wines is that they are planted in ancient chalk terraces, where the vine’s roots penetrate the rock and enhance the quality of the grapes, creating fantastic wine that is both aromatic and robust.
The vineyards, located at a high altitude at 900 meters above sea level, as well as the weather climate from the region, allows ideal conditions for Psagot’s Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah varieties. In addition, all of the wines are aged for at least a year in French oak barrels, adding complexity and flavor to the wines before bottling.
The Psagot Portfolio
From Cabernet Sauvignon to Syrah, Viognier and beyond, there’s something for everyone to love. Let’s take a look at Psagot’s different series of wines and what they bring to the table.
The Reds
This entry-level wine from Psagot is the true definition of a QPR wine (quality to price ratio). This smooth and bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is refreshing, fruity, and beautifully balanced. Rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast.
Psagot’s flagship red wine that makes an excellent addition to any wine collector’s cellar, thanks to its intense, full-bodied and ageworthy character. Rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast.
Full-bodied and rich in flavor, the Edom series features a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. These wines come in Mevushal and Non-Mevushal options. Rated 90 points by Decanter World Wine Awards.
This proprietary blend is bursting with fruit notes on the nose, followed by a long and elegant spicy finish that keeps on lingering. It’s a powerful and rich wine that will benefit from some decanting and aging. Rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast and Gold Medal in Decanter World Wine Awards.
Psagot’s Single Vineyard is an exceptional wine that is crafted from prime single vineyard plots, expressing the true and unique terroir of the Judean Hills. Its deep purple color, powerful dark berry aromas and flavors of ripe, luscious black fruit along with the oak barrel aging adds complexity to the wine, making it one to savor and enjoy for years to come. These wines come in Mevushal and Non-Mevushal options. Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast.
Perfect for the ones who like wines on the sweeter side, this Bordeaux blend showcases the powerful Israeli fruit and the sweet tones from oak aging. This medium-bodied wine has a touch of spice that lingers with sweetness, creating a beautifully balanced drinking experience.
The Whites & The Rosé
This full-bodied, creamy white wine from Psagot shows a powerful floral bouquet, intense peach and starfruit aromas followed by notes of citrus and lemon on the palate.
Produced from Viognier grapes that were harvested from Moshav Mata, a vineyard in the Judean mountains, this light to medium-body wine is aromatic, well balanced and has a great, long finish. This wine is one of Psagot’s most known white wines.
The Psagot Rosé is an elegant blend of Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in vineyards north of Jerusalem. It’s a wine that is crisp and refreshing with mineral flavors, citrus and forest fruits, making it a great wine to pair with food on the warmer days.
Discover Psagot At Home
Now that we’ve revealed the ins and outs of Psagot, we invite you to try these wines for yourselves and discover the true beauty and elegance of what makes this boutique winery and the wines they produce so special and pleasing to the senses!
