Yatir Forest Vineyards 2021 Vintage: The 2021 vintage was characterized by a less cold and rainy winter than usual, with a snow event in mid-February, followed immediately by an early heatwave in March. The lack of cold spells in the winter affected the productivity of the vines, and slightly reduced the yield. The summer was relatively comfortable, without extreme heat events. The harvest began two weeks earlier than usual, from mid-July to the end of September.

Yatir Forest Vineyards 2020 Vintage: The 2020 vintage was characterized with a cold winter, higher than average precipitation (370 m”m). The second part of winter experienced heavy rainfall and severe cold spells. Extreme heatwave for around two weeks in the spring, parallel to the blooming period of most red varieties. Comfortable summer, no extreme waves of heat. Temperatures were higher than average at the end of August and early September, at the same time as the harvesting of most of the red varieties. Continuous and excellent ripening. Overall, the harvest began slightly later than average, commencing in the second week of August, and ending at the end of September.

Yatir Forest Vineyards 2019 Vintage: The 2019 vintage was characterized with a 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.

Yatir Forest Vineyards 2018 Vintage: The 2018 vintage was characterized with a 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.