From the winery: "Recanati Winery was established in 2000 by Lenny Recanati and Uri Shaked. Their aim was to create a new winery which would produce original, quality Israeli wine. The winery’s philosophy is to produce local and original wines, wines that will best express the local terroir. Winemakers Gil Shatsberg and Kobi Arviv spearhead the winemaking process. Winemaking Notes: The grapes arrive at the winery in the early hours of the morning. After pressing and controlled fermenting at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, about half of the wine is aged (sur lie) for six months in French Oak barrels. The other half is completing fermentation and ageing in the tanks. Tasting Notes: A refreshing and elegant wine harmoniously combining the classic Chardonnay aroma with an oak fragrance and a buttery texture. Full-bodied, with flavors and aromas of tropical fruits and white grapefruit, accompanied by an aroma of oak and spices."