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Shomron

Shomron wine guide: the wine region in Israel, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Israel
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white · rosé
5
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Shomron is a wine region in Israel.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.

Vines root into calcareous, chalk and clay.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and mineral-driven, expression of the local terroir, light and refreshing and showcasing red fruit aromas.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, seafood dishes and strong cheeses.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil
CalcareousChalkClayLimestoneTerra rossa
Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
Valley floor
Styles
redwhiterosé

In the glass.

White: Crisp and mineral-driven, Expression of the local terroir.

Rosé: Light and refreshing, Showcasing red fruit aromas.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Carmel 'Vineyard Selected' Emerald Riesling - Chenin Blanc, Shomron, Israel
  • Carmel Appellation Petit Verdot, Shomron, Israel
  • Carmel Private Collection Chardonnay, Samaria, Israel
  • Carmel Single Vineyards Carignan, Shomron, Israel
  • Gat Shomron Winery '24K' Viongier Iced Wine, Shomron, Israel
  • Gva'ot Winery 'Gofna' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Shomron, Israel
  • Gva'ot Winery 'Gofna' Reserve Chardonnay - Cabernet Sauvignon, Shomron, Israel
  • Gva'ot Winery 'Masada', Shomron, Israel

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Seafood dishes
  • Strong cheeses
  • Spicy cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 16 to 18°C.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Shomron: common questions

01.
What grapes is Shomron known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Shomron. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Shomron make?
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Shomron produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Shomron?
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Shomron is a wine region in Israel.
04.
What food goes with Shomron wine?
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Try grilled meats, roasted vegetables, seafood dishes, strong cheeses and spicy cuisine.
05.
How long does Shomron wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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