At a glance

Producer

Teperberg

Region

Judean Hills, Israel

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-50 USD

Tasting profile

Ripe black fruits (blackberry, cassis), dark plum, cedar, subtle spice, a hint of tobacco and herbaceous notes. Full-bodied with pronounced yet polished tannins.

Evolution: With further aging, expects more tertiary notes: leather, dried fruit, forest floor, smoother tannins.

At peak: Most expressive between 2024-2026 with best balance of fruit, oak, and emerging complexity.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-High, balanced

Tannins

Firm, ripe, moderately high

Alcohol

14-15% ABV (typical for region/vintage)

Aging potential

5-10 years from vintage in optimal cellar conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2026

Optimal window

2023 to 2028

Current status

Approaching peak, suitable for drinking now or further aging

Current condition

Structured, integrated tannins, fresh acidity, well-developed fruit

The structure and balance of the 2019 vintage mean the wine will show best as primary fruit is still present but beginning to evolve into secondary and tertiary flavors, revealing the full depth of the varietal and the winery’s oak program.

Food pairing

Grilled lamb, beef ribeye, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, Middle Eastern spiced dishes.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has firm, ripe tannins and is medium-bodied, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance the flavors.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Teperberg has undertaken some water and resource conservation steps typical for Israeli viticulture, but is not leading in sustainable or organic practice. Uses modern irrigation (drip technique) and is working towards some energy efficiency, but packaging is conventional glass and cork.

Teperberg is Israel’s oldest and one of the larger commercial wineries. Although advanced in water-saving technologies (a regional necessity), it lacks formal eco-certification and relies on conventional farming and packaging. Carbon footprint is higher than some local or certified-sustainable wines, particularly for exports. Sustainability is improving across the region but this wine rates average in global context.