Exclusive First Taste: Shiloh's Bold Move into Tannat and Pinot Noir

Send a Text Message to The Kosher TerroirWe take a behind-the-scenes look at Shiloh Winery's beautiful new visitor center for an exclusive first taste with Itay Metzger, VP & Winemaker at Shiloh Winery, of two groundbreaking wines that represent bold new directions for one of Israel's premier wineries.What happens when traditional winemakers become students again? The answer lies in these two remarkable bottles: Shiloh's first-ever Tannat varietal and their inaugural Pinot Noir, both from the prestigious Secret Reserve line. These aren't just new wines—they're completely new expressions that challenge preconceptions about Israeli winemaking.The journey of these wines is particularly poignant. Harvested in 2023, they were produced during one of the most challenging periods in Israeli history. Following October 7th, approximately 90% of Shiloh's workforce left to serve in the military, leaving just three people to complete the harvest and initial winemaking. That such exceptional wines emerged from such adversity makes their quality even more remarkable.With the Tannat, winemaker Amichai Lourie takes a grape typically reserved for blending and transforms it into a standout varietal. Through careful barrel selection—aging first in neutral oak to tame its famously aggressive tannins, then finishing in American oak to "break the sharp corners"—he's created a beautifully balanced wine with complex aromatics that continue evolving long after opening.The Pinot Noir represents an even more unexpected departure. Produced initially as a test batch and aged in delicate low-toast barrels, this light-bodied wine offers a fascinating contradiction: powerful, complex aromatics (featuring notes of strawberry, mint, and eucalyptus) coupled with subtle, layered flavors that unfold gradually. This creates what Shiloh's representative Itai describes as a "brain game" that keeps the wine engaging with each sip.Listen as we explore the philosophy behind these wines—one where experimentation, humility, and openness to learning create space for innovation. These aren't wines for casual drinking; they're complex expressions that reward patience, attention, and appreciation—truly "wines for wine lovers."For more information about Shiloh Winery, contact:Amichai   +[email protected]​Main office: [email protected] the Visitor Center Reservations: +972-50-355-4764​Address: Shiloh Winery, Shiloh Industrial Zone, Israel Support the showwww.TheKosherTerroir.com+972-58-731-1567+[email protected] to Join “The Kosher Terroir” WhatsApp Chathttps://chat.whatsapp.com/EHmgm2u5lQW9VMzhnoM7C9Thursdays 6:30pm Eastern Time on the NSN Network and the NSN App