Domaine du Castel - La Vie Blanc 2019

In 1988, Eli Ben Zaken planted the first modern-day vineyard in the Judean Hills. Just four years later, Eli, his family and friends harvested the grapes for what would become his first wine: Grand Vin. The estate's vineyards are planted on the mountains of Jerusalem — facing the Mediterranean Sea at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level — in soil that is a combination of terra rossa, clay and limestone. Today, Castel owns over 400 acres of vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Chardonnay. Eli and his family aim to create wines with a strong sense of place, but also a down-to-earth modesty.

La Vie Blanc du Castel is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and a touch of Gewurztraminer. The wine undergoes a long fermentation period under cold temperatures to preserve its bright aromatic profile. Light gold in color with lovely aromas of tropical fruits and citrus, La Vie Blanc is refreshing, offering a rich and energetic finish.