Flam Noble 2012 - Magnum

Varietals: FLAM Noble is a blend of 61% Cabernet
Sauvignon 17% Petit Verdot 11% Merlot & 11% Cabernet
Franc sourced from our very best plots in the Dishon & Ben
Zimra vineyards (Upper Galilee) and Mata (Judean Hills).
The grapes were carefully selected and hand-harvested in
the early morning hours from old low-yielding vines.

Vinification: At the winery the grapes go through a
rigorous sorting process and are then destemmed and
crushed. The fermentation takes places in stainless steel
temperature-controlled vats at 26-30C° for 20 days with
regular remontage in order to extract colour aromas and
classic varietal character. The wine is then pressed left to
clarify naturally and is being moved to our cellars for ageing.

Maturation: The wine ages in new French oak only
22 months in 85% new French oak barrels & 15% one year
old French oak. After bottling the wine is aged for additional
24 months in our cellars.

Ageing Potential: Drinks well now but will improve over
the next 8 to 12 years.

About the Vintage: 2011 was a very good year. Late rains
in April helped the soils to retain a good amount of water and
made irrigation almost unnecessary. The
summer was very mild
with no heath waves or extreme temperature dierences. is
led to a longer than usual ripening period a late harvest and
grapes with very good balance between sugar and acidity.
Winemaker notes Rich ripe fruit on the nose with a touch
of spice and a hint of fresh green notes. The palate is complex
yet restrained with silky tannins and an elegant spicy robe.
The Fresh acidity balances the intensity of flavours and the
finish is long and intense.