Domaine des Ouled Thaleb MD Excellence Kinor Zenata Cabernet Franc Blend 2019

MOROCCO : ZENATASUSTAINABLE : Cabernet Franc, Syrah, ArinarnoaMED-FULL BODIED, BLACK BERRIES, COFFEE, VANILLA, DRIED HERBS, FRENCH OAKDomaine des Ouled Thaleb has been farming the Zenata coastal appellation since 1923 — the same year they planted their vineyards on Morocco's Atlantic coast, between Casablanca and Rabat. The soils here are dark clay-marl called tirs, and winemaker Stephane Marriot oversees a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Syrah, and 30% Arinarnoa — a rare Bordeaux-bred hybrid of Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon that brings deep color and firm structure. Three months in French oak adds texture without burying the fruit.The MD Excellence Kinor is the estate's Kosher-certified premium tier — "Kinor" is Hebrew for lyre, the instrument of King David. Vivino community: 3.6. Certified sustainable, vegan, Kosher For Passover. Distributed by VOS Selections.PAIRINGS : Lamb tagine with preserved lemon and olives the regional food match; dark fruit and dried herbs mirror the spiced braise Grilled merguez sausages juicy tannins and dark fruit hold up to the char and spice Hard sheep's milk cheese the wine's structure and vanilla oak find a natural resting place

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