Maor series
Maor series wines
Maor Winery has three wine series: Tel Fares Givat Orcha Cherry and two other wine series produced in the past: Maor Classic
Maor Tel Fares Series: Maor 'Tel Fares' is the winery's flagship wine. This is a boat-based red screen from the finest plots in our vineyard in Tel Fares. The wine continues the tradition of the winery 'Syrah' wines produced from 2005 to 2009. Every year we choose the best barrels of our boat, with a little addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, creating the perfect blend and leaving in barrels for further aging. The wine is aged for a total of over two years in used oak barrels and another two years in a bottle before being released for sale. The wine is named after Tel Fares, which is one of the most prominent wires in the Golan Heights and borders the growing area to the north. Wine Details Maor Givat Orcha Series: From the Givat Orcha series there are three wines: Givat Orcha Red, White and Pink. These are wines that are accessible to a wide range of target audiences, suitable for accompanying light meals as well as festive and complex meals, and are sold at a very fair price in relation to their quality. The wines are named after Givat Orcha, which borders the growing area to the south. Details of the wines Cherry series: kosher red wine. From a screen of Cabernet Sauvignon and a boat from the finest plots of the winery. Creates in natural spontaneous fermentation with melolactic fermentation in barrels, and another year and a half aging in barrels. This is a 'new world' style wine with a hint of the Australian Cabernet-Shiraz ionization style. Wine Details Maor Series: The Maor Series has been the winery's flagship series since its establishment in 2003. This year, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested from a vineyard in the Upper Galilee for the production of the winery's first wine: Maor Cabernet Sauvignon 2003. Danny Maor screens a combination of these two varieties and since then Maor has been producing Cabernet Merlot from a number of vineyards in the Golan Heights in the Upper Galilee almost every year. In 2005, Syrah grapes were harvested for the first time from two vineyards in the Golan Heights, and a total of about 300 bottles of Maor Syrah were produced, which were praised. Until 2010, two wines in the series were produced each year. The winemaker's personal attention to all stages of growing the grapes up to the vintage, manual harvest at the appropriate time and an uncompromising production process are reflected in the Maor series wines: Maor Cabernet Merlot and Maor Syrah. The wines in the series were aged in used French oak barrels for 24 months, and another year to a year and a half in a bottle. The wines are characterized by full body, soft tannins and balanced acidity and potential for improvement in the bottle. The production of the Maor series wines ended with the transition to full-time work on the basis of our vineyard in Tel Fares. The latest 'Cabernet-Merlot' is from the 2010 vintage, and was replaced by the red wine from the 'Cherry' series. The latest 'boat' light is from the 2009 vintage, and was proudly replaced by 'Tel Fares' 2010 onwards. Although the Maor series wines have not been produced for several years, they are alive and well. Every wine from the Maor series, of any kind and from any year that has recently opened at appropriate events has been fresh and happy and ready to drink.
Maor Givat Orcha series
Maor Givat Orcha is a blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of Syrah. The grapes for Maor Givat Orcha wines come from two plots in the vineyard of the winery in the Tel Fares area in the Golan Heights. The Maor Givat Orcha series wines undergo a process of spontaneous fermentation without the addition of yeast and are squeezed after soaking for about two to three weeks on the skins. The wines in the series are aged for a year in used French oak barrels and then another year to a year and a half in bottles before being marketed to wine shops and restaurants. The wines in the series are very accessible for drinking and are characterized by aromas and flavors of ripe fruit and spices.
Light series
The Maor series has been the winery's flagship series since its establishment in 2003. This year, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a vineyard in the Upper Galilee were harvested for the production of the first wine - Maor Cabernet Sauvignon 2003. In 2004, Merlot grapes were harvested. , Created every year (except 2006) from Or Cabernet Merlot from a number of vineyards in the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights. In 2005, boat grapes from two vineyards in the Golan Heights were harvested for the first time and a total of about 300 bottles were praised. Until 2010, two wines in the series were produced each year. The winemaker's personal attention to all stages of growing the grapes up to the vintage, manual harvest at the appropriate time and an uncompromising production process are reflected in the Maor-Maor Cabernet Merlot and Maor Syrah wines. The wines in the series are aged in used French oak barrels for 24 months, and another year to a year and a half in a bottle.
Maor Syrah 2008
This excellent wine is made from 100% Syrah grapes from a vineyard in the Mount Meron area in the Upper Galilee. Aromas of smoked meat and ripe plums with seasoning of black pepper. Good acidity with full body and a long and pleasant finish from Syrah Light 2008 that leaves a taste of more. Only 1500 bottles were made from this fine boat and can be purchased with it in the best restaurants in the country and in a number of wine shops. The wine stayed on the skins for about 20 days and aged in used French oak barrels for about 24 months. A very rich wine that will reach its peak in a few years. Maor Syrah 2008 will blend wonderfully with aromatic and powerful beef dishes as well as with grilled lamb chops.
Maor Cabernet - Merlot 2008
A burgundy-style blend with a deep, dark hue and aromas of ripe red fruit and a few herbs. Full body and flavors of cherry and blueberry. 60% Merlot from Cabernet Light - Ripe Merlot 2008 are well expressed in this complex and elegant wine. In optimal ripening, 20 days of soaking on the skins and 24 months in a French oak barrel give this wine a subtle astringency and the option to keep it deep in the wine refrigerator until 2018. Maor Cabernet Merlot 2008 is an excellent accompaniment to aromatic cheese platters, spicy sausages and winter meat dishes. Maor Cabernet Merlot
Maor Syrah 2007
Tobacco and a box of cigars and a sweet mouth. Not as heavy as in 2005. Definitely a wine for food - red meat, with herbs like thyme, and high salinity. I would definitely be happy to bring the wine to the restaurant, and drink from it. (Sagi Cooper) The style and character of this wine offers something between the two previous vintages. Very boat, very spicy, rich but not bombastic. not heavy. Good wine, very boat, very Israeli, not very complex, step up against the previous two in balance - and a lot of curiosity for the future. (Eldad Levy)
Maor Cabernet - Merlot 2007
Slightly mature odors of mildew and old skin that take on new life after a happy encounter with air in the glass. Then comes a fresh fruit, with a medium body and a long finish. (Eldad Levy) Some celery, in the nose. The mouth is very good. Very smooth and beautiful map for drinking. Musk and coming to market these days. A good wine, with the potential of a few good years. (Sagi Cooper)
Maor Syrah 2006
After about two years in barrels and a year in a bottle, we release this special wine. A total of 600 bottles that can be preserved and improved for many years to come. The wine is made from boat grapes from a vineyard with a little merlot. Has a rich aroma of black fruit, black pepper, skin and spices. Score 88 - Robert Parker The wine is out of stock .
Maor Cabernet - Merlot 2005
A special wine, in the style of an old world. Made from grapes from vineyards and Kedmat Zvi, it has undergone a long soaking and aging of two years in French oak barrels and another two years in a bottle. A wine with a concentrated aroma of black fruit and delicate astringency, which will continue to develop and thrive in the bottle for many years to come. Highly recommended as a purchase for wine collectors. From this series only 1500 bottles were bottled. The wine is sold in deliveries to the customer's home and in a number of restaurants on aging wine menus.
Maor Syrah 2005
This special wine is made from boat grapes from wing vineyards and Kedmat Zvi, and a few Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This wine produced only 300 bottles (one barrel). The wine is out of stock from the winery. Last bottles left for sale in "Porto-Vino" in the Tel Aviv port. Score 4 cups (!) - on the table.
Maor Cabernet - Merlot 2004
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes from the north and center of the Golan Heights. About 1800 bottles were produced from this series. The wine is out of stock from the winery. Sold as a collection wine in a limited number of points. A private tasting held in March 2014 revealed a wonderful wine with aromas of fresh fruit and a bit of black pepper with light barrel aromas in the background that became sharper even after about two hours in the decanter. The flavors of the fruit and a little saltiness were well combined with an aromatic sausage platter.
Maor Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Made from only Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, most of them from the Kadesh Valley in the Upper Galilee and some from the Ben Zimra vineyard. The wine was aged for about a year in French and American oak barrels. The wine was made into 3200 bottles, 1000 of which were sold to the Cloalis restaurant bearing the signature of chef Victor Gloger. The wine is out of stock. A small number of bottles remain in the winery's archive and a limited amount of magnum bottles. Scores: 3.5 glasses - on the table 87 - wine and gourmet
Classic series
Classic series wines were produced along the vines from a number of vineyards in the Golan Heights and Mount Meron. The wines are aged for a year in used French oak barrels and then for another year in a bottle. The wines in the series are accessible for drinking and are very enjoyable and fresh. 2009 is the last year we have produced wine for this series. From the 2010 vintage, with the move to our vineyard in Tel Fares, we are producing a series called Maor Givat Orcha, whose characteristics are similar to the classic series wines. The grapes used to produce the new Guest Hill series come from this vineyard.
Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah Classic 2008
The making is more in line with what Danny Maor sees as 'restaurant wine'. A beauty of a wine with very much from the boat: lots of meatiness in the nose. Some flowers. The mouth is smooth, good and balanced, and also less tannic than the other wines. Preserves the structure well - good acidity and pleasant 'pepper'. (Sagi Cooper) Vineyards: Mount Meron - Kfar Shamai, 60% Cabernet, 30 Merlot. An accessible, fresh, not heavy, delicious wine. The boat is very noticeable despite not a high percentage (about 10%). Flowers and cherries, surely someone will tell me cherry blossoms. Whatever. Pleasant and delicious I have already said, so what is left to add. Successful matriculation exam, very "blend restaurants" in character. (Eldad Levy) The wine is out of stock at the winery
Classic Cabernet - Boat 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from vineyards in the Golan Heights and the Mount Meron area. A fun and very balanced blend for drinking in glasses in a good restaurant or a whole bottle that is a wonderful value for the price. Delicate acidity and layers of black fruit. Available for drinking now but can definitely be kept in the wine fridge until 2016. There are a number of last bottles left.
Classic Cabernet-Merlot-Cabernet Franc 2007
A blend unique to the Land of Israel, but typical of the Saint-Emilion area of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon (about 38%); Cabernet Franc (about 38%) and Merlot (all the rest) from Kanaf vineyard in the southern Golan Heights and from Kfar Shamai vineyard on the slopes of Mount Meron. The wine has fresh fruity aromas and pleasant pleasantness and feels good. Especially suitable for accompanying well-seasoned meat dishes. The wine has run out of winery stock. In
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from vineyards in the Golan Heights and the Mount Meron area. A fun and very balanced blend for drinking in glasses in a good restaurant or a whole bottle that is a wonderful value for the price. Delicate acidity and layers of black fruit. Available for drinking now but can definitely be kept in the wine fridge until 2016. There are a number of last bottles left.
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
This wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from three different vineyards in the Golan Heights - Eliad, Kidmat Zvi and Shaal. 4200 bottles were produced from this series. The wine is out of stock from the winery.
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
The wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and a little Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Eliad vineyards, Kanaf and Kidmat Zvi. The wine was aged for a year in French oak barrels and another year and a half in a bottle before going on the market. This is a deep, rich and varied wine. The wine is ready to drink now and will continue to thrive under proper preservation conditions for several more years. The wine is out of stock from the winery.