Yasmin Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz grapes grown in the winery’s vineyards in the Galilee and the Ella Valley. This light-bodied wine has rich fruity flavors and low astringency and can be enjoyed while still young.

Review

Wine Enthusiast April 2011 87 Points Recanati Yasmin Red – 87 points & Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast ------------------------------------------ Year after year, the Yasmin line from Recanati proves itself to be a fantastic value, and the 2009s are no exception. This 60% Merlot-40% Cabernet Sauvignon blend is fruit-driven but appropriately spiced with a lovely mocha-infused finish. The silky texture offers approachable, dusty tannins integrated throughout the medium-weight mouth. ------------------------------------------ Wine Enthusiast April 2010 86 Points Yasmin Red 2008 - 86 Points, Wine Enthusiast ------------------------------------------ A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cab Sauv, this is a lightweight, easy-to-drink Bordeaux-style blend that's perfect for company. Soft tannins and a ripe palate loaded with flavors of black juicy plum and berries along with a kiss of mocha are sure to satisfy even the more discerning palates. ------------------------------------------ Wine Advocate February 2010 Yasmin Red Mevushal 2008 - Wine Advocate ------------------------------------------ ... pleasant and straightforward. Light and clean, with some sweet fruit. ------------------------------------------ Wine Enthusiast April 2008 ------------------------------------------ With faily muted fruit flavors and a hint of green pepper, this lighter-bodied and easy-drinking wine will pair well with most meat or chicken entrees. Flash-pasteurized and mevushal, this is a blend of 50% Cab, 30% Merlot and 20% Shiraz. ------------------------------------------

Wine maker notes

After primary and malolactic fermentations, the wine is flash-pasteurized by an in-line procedure and then immediately cooled to normal bottling temperature (about 65ºF).

Food pairing

Yasmin Red is a wonderful accompanied to barbeques, suitable for all types of cheeses and Italian and salad dishes and goes down well on every occasion and with every meal.