A growing season characterized by winter with many chilling hours, the amounts of rain were 50% higher than the perennial average. Spring was relatively mild with no significant rainfall events, and also early summer was moderate. September was noticeably warmer than average. Irrigation started late due to the heavy rains during the winter, and the growth was uniform and balanced. The key success in the harvest lay in the precise timing of the vintage, which led to the creation of balanced and typical wines.

Fortified red wine, produced from Shiraz grapes grown in a single vineyard in the Judean Hills and harvested at their peak ripeness. During the alcoholic fermentation, brandy was added to the wine. After a day, the wine was squeezed and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. It has a deep purple hue, aroma of black raspberries, dried fruits, dark chocolate, full body, and a long and balanced finish.

Chocolate-based desserts, Roquefort and Stilton cheeses.