Yatir Creek is a further expression of Yatir Winery's diverse range. The wine possesses a succulent and mineral character.
Vintages: 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Yatir Creek 2020 is produced from 84% Syrah, 11% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre from several plots in Yatir Forest. In this red wine, the winery strives to express in the purest way possible, the fruit character of the region. The composition of the varieties varies from year to year according to the nature of the harvest, in order to emphasize the "Yatir" character and the uniqueness of the region and its vineyards. Growing region : Yatir forest Vineyards : several plots at the Yatir Forest Aging : The wine was aged for a year in large wooden containers of 1,200-5,400 litres (317–1,426 gallons) that rounded out the wine without it absorbing any wood flavours. The wine was bottled in February 2022 and remained at the winery for another year to mature in the bottle.
Tasting Notes: Yatir Creek 2020 displays purple hues, and possesses aromas reminiscent of raspberries & blackberries, with a hint of smokiness. Its taste is fruity, succulent, and refreshing, with a long finish. Suitable ten years and more. Yatir Creek will pair well with meat dishes, meat casseroles, and steaks.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2020 Vintage: The winter was with higher-than-average precipitation of 370 mm (14.5 inches). The second part of the winter had high precipitation and cold spells. Extreme heat during two weeks in the spring, coinciding with the blossoming of most red varieties and lowering the yields . Comfortable summer, without extreme heat waves. Higher than average temperatures in late August and early September, coinciding with the harvest date of most red varieties. Continuous and high-quality ripening. Overall, the harvest was slightly later than average, beginning in the second week of August, and ending at the end of September.
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 59%, Syrah 29%, Petit Verdot 7%, Malbec 2%, Tannat 3%. The composition of the varieties varies from year to year according to the nature of the harvest in order to emphasize the "Yatir" character, and the uniqueness of the region and its vineyards. Vineyards: several plots in Yatir Forest The wines from the different vineyards were aged separately in small and large oak barrels for a year before creating the final blend. The wine was bottled in March 2021, and remained at the winery for a further year to age in the bottle
Tasting Notes: Its color is purple, and the wine is endowed with an aroma reminiscent of ripe raspberries, with a hint of smokiness and spices. Fruity taste - combines ripeness and freshness. Suitable for continued aging for a period of five years or more.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2019 Vintage: Cold winter, average rainfall (219 mm). March was colder and rainier than usual. Extreme spring climate – a small amount of damage took place whilst in bloom, with a heatwave leading to a greatly reduced the yield. Comfortable summer, no extreme heat events. A continuous and high-quality ripening. Overall, the harvest, which was slightly later than average, began in the second week of August, and ended at the end of September.
Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 34%, Syrah 22%, Merlot 17%, Petit Verdot 13%, Malbec 8%, Tannat 3%, Cabernet Franc 3%. The composition of the varieties varies from year to year according to the nature of the harvest in order to emphasize the "Yatir" character and the uniqueness of the region and its vineyards Vineyards: several plots in Yatir Forest. The wines from the different vineyards were aged separately in small and large oak barrels for a year before creating the final blend. The wine was bottled in March 2020, and remained at the winery for further year to mature in the bottle
Tasting Notes: Its color is purple, and the wine possesses aromas reminiscent of ripe raspberries with hints of smokiness and spices. Fruity taste, combining ripeness with freshness. Suitable for continued aging for a period of five years or more.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2018 Vintage: Warm winter. Significant spring rainfalls. Total precipitation 244 mm, similar to the multi-year average. Winter started late (a trend of recent years). Spring with several extreme heatwaves. Comfortable summer, lower than usual evaporation and cold nights. Continuous and high-quality ripening
Varieties: 64% Syrah, 32% Tannat, 4% Grenache. Vineyards: Several plots in Yatir Forest. The wine aged for one year in large oak barrels (3800-5400 liters), which rounded out the wine without implementing dominant flavors of oak. Bottled in February 2019, and remained at the winery for a further year to mature in the bottle.
Tasting Notes: The color displays purple hues, with aromas reminiscent of raspberries & black berries, and a touch of smokiness. Fruity and luscious, with long and refreshing flavors. Constituting and additional manifestation of this growing region, with an accent on a juicy and mineral character. Suitable for continued aging for a period of five to ten years.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2017 Vintage: The winter of 2016-2017 started late (end of December) but had good cold spells, above the yearly average. Rainfall was average for the region (250 mm), and the last rainfall was at the end of February. The low temperatures prevailed until the end of March, which probably caused a slightly late awakening of the vines (between a week and ten days) but with high uniformity. From mid-spring, there were many heatwaves, which also continued from June until August. Due to the heatwaves, the ripening process was short this year. Towards the end of August, temperatures moderated, and the end of the ripening period was characterized by pleasant and comfortable weather.
Yatir Creek 2016 is composed of Syrah 76%, Tannat 12%, Malbec 12%. The grapes derive from several plots in Yatir Forest. he wine aged for one year in large oak barrels (3,800 – 5,400 liters), which rounded out the wine without imparting pronounced impressions of oak in the wine. After bottling in February 2018, the wine matured in its bottle at the winery for a further two years.
Tasting Notes: Yatir Creek displays rich burgundy hues, with bouquets reminiscent of black cherry, black currant, cassis and roasted almonds. Possesses fruity, succulent flavors, offset by fine-grained and slightly salty tannins and a pleasant, tangy finish. This wine will age well for at least five to ten years.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2016 Vintage: The winter was colder with more rainfall than usual in the Yatir region. This led to uniform and excellent awakening of the vines in the spring. The hot weather in the month of June attributed to the cessation of the growth at the ideal point in time, which also contributed to the development in the color of the grapes' skins. During the harvest season, the weather was pleasant, which influenced a bountiful harvest with high quality grapes.
Varieties: 77% Syrah, 16% Tannat, 7% Malbec Vineyards: several plots in Yatir Forest. The wine was aged for a year in large wooden vats (3800-5400 liters) that rounded the wine without imparting any oak flavors. Bottled in April 2017 and remained at the winery for another two years for bottle aging
Tasting Notes: Its color is purple, and the wine is endowed with aromas reminiscent of black cherries, cassis and roasted almonds. A fruity and succulent taste. Possessing coarse tannins, with a slightly salty and pleasant bitterness on the finish. Suitable for continued aging for a period of five to ten years.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2015 Vintage: Winter started late - the accumulation of cold only began in mid-December, but January was cold, and February experienced an event with significant cold and snow. Winter continued into April, which experienced relatively low temperatures and an abundance of rain (320mm). A relatively uniform, although slightly late awakening. A comfortable April-July, with a few spring heat spells, with "spring" temperatures in the summer. From the end of July, high temperatures were experienced (even at night), leading to a delay of about two weeks in the ripening of the dark varieties, and a 10% reduction in yield.
