2020 Yarden Golan Heights Winery Merlot
A wonderful example of the exceptional quality of Merlot grown in the Golan Heights, this classic Merlot is full-bodied, rich and flavorful. Enjoyable upon release, but this will continue to develop in the bottle over the next few years. Pair this with a rack of lamb with a Merlot glaze, braised beef short ribs, or roasted root vegetables.
Sustainable farming practices. Aged in small French oak barrels, 40% of which were new. Kosher Certified + Kosher for Passover
- Tasting Notes Black Cherry, Dark Plum, Orange Zest, Cedar, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla
- Variety Merlot
- Region Israel, Judean Hills
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- Table Talk Sourced from vineyards in the central and northern Golan Heights, and one vineyard in the Upper Galilee. These areas are known for producing outstanding Merlot over the past two decades
$50.00
Only 10 left in stock
After planting vineyards in the Golan in 1976, the Golan Heights Winery was established in 1983 by four kibbutzim (collective communities) and four moshavim (cooperative communities). In 1984, they released its first wine creating great excitement in Israel and abroad. Today, they cultivate over 600 hectares (1500 acres) of vines across 28 vineyards which are divided into roughly 500 vineyard blocks. Unique volcanic soils, an extreme winter and summer Mediterranean climate, and varying elevations from 400m to almost 1,200m lend exceptional identity and range to the Golan Heights/Upper Galilee terroir. Each block is harvested individually and fermented separately, to show the extreme care that goes into each wine made by Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker since 1992. Golan Heights Winery is made up of three brands: Mount Hermon, Gilgal, and most famously, Yarden. Each brand is a unique study of terroir and distinctive winemaking philosophy. Combining state-of-the-art winegrowing technologies and traditional winemaking techniques, they have succeeded in producing award-winning wines and have firmly placed Israel on the world wine stage.
Yarden is the premier label and flagship brand of Golan Heights Winery. Each year the finest grapes from the best vineyards are reserved for Yarden wines. Yarden is the Hebrew for Jordan River, which bisects the Golan Heights from the Galilee. The label features a symbol of ancient Israel: an oil lamp decorated with mosaic tile.
Kosher for Passover.
The Galilee (or Galil) is the northernmost — and generally considered the best —
appellation in Israel. The highest quality growing area within the appellation is
the Golan Heights (or simply the Golan), also the coldest region in Israel. The
vineyards on this volcanic plateau rise from 1,300 feet to 3,900 feet above sea
level and receive snowfall in the winter. Golan Heights Winery is located in the
town of Katzrin in the central Golan.
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