COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Taybeh Winery
REGION
West Bank
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Taybeh Winery was founded in 2013 by the Khoury family in the West Bank village of Taybeh, aiming to reclaim and celebrate Palestine's ancient winemaking heritage, which dates back thousands of years. Winemaker Canaan Khoury, a Harvard engineering graduate who studied enology at UC Davis, returned to his homeland to craft boutique wines under challenging geopolitical conditions. Sourcing grapes from local Christian and Muslim farmers, the winery provides premium economic support to agricultural families in the region. The brand name 'Nadim' translates to 'drinking companion' in Arabic, honoring both the spirit of shared wine and winery co-founder Nadim Khoury.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The brand name 'Nadim' translates to 'drinking companion' in Arabic and honors winery co-founder Nadim Khoury.
Fact 02
Winemaker Canaan Khoury manages the cellar after graduating from Harvard with an engineering degree and studying enology at UC Davis.
Fact 03
Due to geopolitical water restrictions in the West Bank, the vineyards are entirely dry-farmed out of necessity.
Fact 04
In 2022, Canadian retail authorities placed white stickers covering the words 'of Palestine' on the labels, sparking grassroots pushback.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from high-altitude, dry-farmed vineyards in Birzeit, sitting at approximately 900 meters above sea level. Due to regional water restrictions, dry-farming is a necessity that naturally limits yields and concentrates flavors. To preserve freshness, harvesting begins at 4:00 AM so the grapes arrive cool at the winery. The fruit undergoes strict hand-sorting cluster-by-cluster before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 10 to 12 months to integrate structure and develop complexity.
