Yatir Rose is based on grapes particularly suited to this kind of wine (Grenache Noir and Tempranillo), grown expressly for this purpose. This Rose is dry, crisp, low alcoholic content, with a delicate rose hue, fresh taste and aroma, fruity and perfumed. This is a very drinkable and satisfying wine which nonetheless maintains highest quality. It is especially suited to being enjoyed young and on its own, or as a accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine.
Vintages: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2022 Vintage: The winter of 2022 was the coldest in the past 25 years, leading to a ripening of the grapes which was uniform and of high quality. The ripening period at the end of summer was relatively comfortable without any extreme heat events. The harvest began in early August and ended in late September.
The composition of varieties: Grenache 70%, Mourvèdre 30% Grapes from various vineyards in the Yatir Forest (680-780 meters above sea level). The grapes were harvested early to enhance the freshness of the wine The Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes were soaked with their skins for 24 hours in a stainless steel vat before pressing. The grape juice fermented at a low temperature in stainless steel vats and neutral wooden barrels (500 liters) Following fermentation, the wine remained in a large wooden vat for 6 months
Tasting Notes: Color: reddish pink Aromas: Peach, strawberry, red grapefruit Taste: Dry and mineral, fruity fresh, full bodied, long finish
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2021 Vintage: The 2021 vintage is characterized with a winter with less rain and cold spells than usual (190 mm). • Snow event in mid-February, followed immediately by early heatwave in March. • The lack of cold rations in winter affected the fruitfulness of the vines and reduced the yield. • A relatively comfortable summer, with no extreme heat events. • The harvest began in mid-July (two weeks earlier than average) and ended at the end of September.
Varieties: Grenache 81%, Tempranillo 12%, Morvèdre 7%. Grapes from various vineyards in the Yatir Forest (680-780 meters above sea level). The grapes were harvested early to enhance the freshness in the wine. The Grenache and Morvèdre grapes were soaked with their skins for 24 hours in a stainless-steel vat before pressing. The Tempranillo grapes were pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery. The juice fermented at a low temperature in stainless-steel tanks and wooden vats. Following fermentation, the wine remained in a large wooden vat for 6 months until bottled in April 2019.
Tasting Notes: Color: reddish pink Aromas: Peach, strawberry, red grapefruit. Taste: Dry and mineral, full, fresh & fruity with a long finish.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2020 Vintage: The 2020 vintage is characterized with a cold winter, with higher than average rainfall (370 mm). The second part of the winter experienced heavy rainfalls and many cold spells. Extreme heat for about two weeks in the spring, coinciding with the flowering period of most red varieties. Comfortable summer, no extreme heat events. 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, commencing in the second week of August, and ending at the end of September.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2019 Vintage: The 2019 vintage is characterized with a cold winter, an average rainfall (219 mm). March was colder and rainier than usual. An extreme spring climate – a small amount of damage took place whilst in bloom, with a heatwave leading to a greatly reduced the yield. A 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 rose 2017 blends 55% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 18% Tempranillo, 9% Viognier. The grapes were harvested early, in order to maximize their freshness. The grapes were left with their skins for 48 hours in stainless steel tanks before pressing. The free run of the grape juice was fermented at a low temperature in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine was kept in stainless steel tanks until bottling. The wine was bottled at the winery in January 2018.
Tasting Notes: Displaying a reddish pink color. Aromas of fresh raspberry, peach with floral notes. A dry, fruity and refreshing taste.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2018 Vintage: Warm winter. Significantly rainy spring season - total precipitation: 244 mm – similar to the annual average. Winter season commenced later than usual (the trend over recent years) A spring season with several extreme hot spells. Pleasant summer season with lower evaporation than usual & cool nights. Consistent and high quality ripening.
Yatir rose 2017 blends 55% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 18% Tempranillo, 9% Viognier. The grapes were harvested early, in order to maximize their freshness. The grapes were left with their skins for 48 hours in stainless steel tanks before pressing. The free run of the grape juice was fermented at a low temperature in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine was kept in stainless steel tanks until bottling. The wine was bottled at the winery in January 2018.
Tasting Notes: Displaying a reddish pink color. Aromas of fresh raspberry, peach with floral notes. A dry, fruity and refreshing taste.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2017 Vintage: The winter of 2016-2017, which began later than usual (at the end of December), had many positive cold spells, which were over the annual average. The rainfall was standard for the region (250 mm), the last rainfall occurring at the end of February. Low temperatures remained until the end of March, which in turn resulted in a slightly early awakening of the vines, but also an even ripening. The middle of Spring brought about the beginning of many long heat waves, which lasted until August. Due to these heat waves, the véraison spanned over a short time. Towards the end of August, the temperatures lowered and the grapes' ripening was enhanced by pleasant and comfortable weather.
Yatir rose 2016 blends 67% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 3% Viognier. The grapes were harvested early, in order to maximize their freshness. The grapes were left with their skins for 48 hours in stainless steel tanks before pressing. The free run of the grape juice was fermented at a low temperature in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine was kept in stainless steel tanks until bottling. The wine was bottled at the winery in February 2017.
Tasting Notes: Displaying a reddish pink color. Aromas of fresh raspberry, peach with floral notes. A dry, fruity and refreshing taste.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2016 Vintage: The combination of a colder and wetter than usual winter in the Yatir region contributed to an even and unified awakening in the spring. June was warmer than usual, a factor that was again very positive for the vines, and which contributed to halting the growth phase and good color development in the grape skins. During the harvest, weather was comfortable, making for a crop that was excellent both in terms of quality and quantity.
Yatir Rose 2015 blends 93% Grenache with 7% Tempranillo from two different vineyards in the Yatir Forest, located 780 and 680 meters respectively above sea level. The grapes are harvested early to assure the wine’s vitality. The Tempranillo harvest is crushed immediately on arrival at the winery, whereas the Grenache grapes are steeped in their skins for 24 hours in a stainless steel vat and then crushed. For the winemaking, only the free flowing must (new wine) is used, and fermented at a low temperature in steel vats. With fermentation complete, the wine is allowed to rest in steel vats until bottling, which took place in February 2016.
Tasting Notes: Yatir Rose 2015 has a light rose-peach hue, and a perfume reminiscent of tropical fruit, peachy and floral, a particularly fruit taste, dry and refreshing.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2015 Vintage: winter of 2015 began late, and the area turned truly cold only mid-December, but January was cold, and February saw significant snow and cold air. The winter lengthened into April, which showed lower than average temperatures and abundant rain (320 mm). Awakening was relatively uniform, and a little late in the year. April to July presented comfortable climactic conditions with only few springtime heat waves and predominantly spring-typical temperatures throughout the summer. From the end of July on, temperatures rose without cooling (at night as well), which caused a delay of some two weeks in maturation of dark varieties and a reduction of 10% yield.
Yatir Rose 2014 blends 68% Grenache with 32% Tempranillo from two different vineyards in the Yatir Forest, located 780 and 680 meters respectively above sea level. The grapes are harvested early to assure the wine’s vitality. The Tempranillo harvest is crushed immediately on arrival at the winery, whereas the Grenache grapes are steeped in their skins for 3 days in a stainless steel vat and then crushed. For the winemaking, only the free flowing must (new wine) is used, and fermented at a low temperature in steel vats. With fermentation complete, the wine is allowed to rest in steel vats until bottling, which took place in February 2015.
Tasting Notes: Yatir Rose 2015 has a light rose-peach hue, and a perfume reminiscent of tropical fruit, peachy and floral, a particularly fruit taste, dry and refreshing. 12.5%.
Yatir Forest Vineyards 2014 Vintage: That year the winter was mostly dry, with only two substantial rainfall occurrences. The spring season was filled with wintery events, including significant spring rain; a total of 277 mm of rainfall (above the normal average). Summer and fall were relatively comfortable, with no major episodes of heat waves.
