Deep garnet, a promise of depth and complexity. An aromatic nose of cassis and dark fruit complemented by baking spice and peppercorn.
Tasting Notes
The deep garnet colour of this wine is a promise of depth and complexity. An aromatic nose of cassis and dark fruit, complemented by baking spice and peppercorn. Juicy and fruity on the palate, developing spiciness and supple tannins. The two Cabernets are parent and offspring, Franc being one of the parents of Sauvignon, and blending them is the oldest formula in Bordeaux.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
- Origin: Jordan (clay, limestone and basalt soils)
- Style: Dry red, full bodied, structured, certified organic
- Viticulture: Certified organic, yields held under two tonnes per hectare
Food Pairing
Steak, spaghetti bolognese, and aged hard cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 14 to 16°C. Decant thirty minutes before pouring.
About the Producer
Saint George is the wine of Omar Zumot, whose father Bulos founded the family drinks company in 1954. The name comes from the church of Saint George at Madaba, beside which Omar planted his first vineyard using vines brought from France. The estate now farms three sites: Madaba on clay and limestone, Souf in the mountains of Jerash at 1,150 metres, and the principal vineyard at Sama al-Sarhan on the Syrian border, where basalt thrown out by the extinct volcano of Jabal Druze layers the soil and changes every half metre. All are certified organic. Sheep graze between the rows, irrigation comes from carp ponds that enrich the water with nitrate, and yields are held below two tonnes per hectare, around a quarter of the world average.
