Pelter Winery, located in the Golan Heights of northern Israel, was established by brothers, Tal and Nir Pelter in 2001, after Tal returned from oenology studies in Australia. There he witnessed how wine was ingrained in everyday life — as an enjoyment that was both affordable and accessible — and Tal wanted to introduce that approach to Israel. Tal runs the vineyards and makes the wine, while Nir is in charge of branding, marketing and sales. The Golan Heights wine region is characterized by a cold, dry climate that sees a high diurnal temperature shift. It sits at high altitude and is composed primarily of volcanic basalt soils which receive high levels of sunlight. These factors develop high-quality grapes which enjoy long, slow ripening and a unique depth of flavors.

Pelter's Trio is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. In the glass, the Trio sit a deep purple color to the rim. This wine is intensely aromatic with bold, spiced red and dark fruit that jumps from the glass. Juicy on the attack, the Trio is full of red cherry and plum flavors mixed with notes of cocoa and herbs on the rich and rounded palate. There is a lovely balance of light acidity and textured tannins that lead to a long finish. Try this wine with a lamb and chicken Shawarma platter for a perfect pairing. Other great pairings are anything off the grill or from the smoker.