Wine Catalogue Golan Heights Winery
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WINE CATALOGUE GOLAN HEIGHTS WINERY Soil. Topography. Climate. Three distinct grape-growing conditions for producing quality wines on an international level. In Israel, these optimal conditions exist in the Golan Heights. As in other premier wine regions worldwide, everything in this magical strip of land begins with the right conditions, a combination of volcanic basaltic soil, suit- able topography and high altitude resulting in cool climate found in the Golan. This is what gives the Golan Heights its second name: “Wine Country.” Over the years, the distinctive wines of the Golan Heights Winery have become world-renowned, winning dozens of awards at prestigious international competitions. Indeed, the Winery has placed Israel on the world wine map. Since its founding in 1983, the Golan Heights Winery has created four leading brands – Yarden, Gamla, Hermon and Golan. Today, it is considered Israel’s leading winery when it comes to wine quality, technological innovation, and new variety development. The Winery has played a significant role in nurturing the country’s current wine culture, and has altered the way Israeli wines are perceived worldwide. The Winery Name: Golan Heights Winery Location: Katzrin, Northeast Israel Established: 1983 Owners: Galilee and Golan Heights Vineyards, Inc. 4 Kibbutzim (collectives): El Rom, Ortal, Ein Zivan and Geshur 4 Moshavim (cooperatives): Ramat Magshimim, Yonatan, Allone Habashan and Ramot Naftali Subsidiaries: Galil Mountain Winery; Yarden, Inc. USA Brands: Yarden, Gamla, Hermon, Golan Harvest: 6,000 tons Market share: 20% of local market; 40% of Israeli wine exports Exports: 20% of production to some 30 countries in North & Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific Vineyards at a Glance First planting: 1976 Vineyard area: 730 hectares / 1,805 acres Number: 28 in Golan Heights, divided into 415 blocks Altitude: 400-1,200 meters / 1,300-3,900 feet Terrain: Mild slopes of hills and plateaus Climate: Dry summers, snow in winter, nightly low temperatures Harvest: Mechanical and manual; night harvest for whites; from mid-August to late October Soil: Well-drained, volcanic basalt Leading grape varieties Northern Golan Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, White Riesling, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Viognier Central Golan Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah, Gamay Noir Southern Golan Muscat Canelli, Muscat of Alexandria, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Katzrin Metulla Mount Hermon Haifa Tel Aviv Hermonit 1,150 m Jerusalem Odem 1,150 m Forest El Rom Kiriat Shmona 1,020 m 1,050 m Bar’on 1,020 m Kela Ramot Naftali Merom Golan 400 m 800 m Wind 1,000 m Keren Naftali 960 m 450 m Fichman Ranch Eilat Quarry 950 m 980 m Avital Crater Ein Zivan Avital 960-980 m 900 m 970 m Avital Slope 920 m Ortal 880-900 m Kidmat Zvi 550 m Katzrin Yonatan Tel Phares 600-700 m Yonatan 750 m Rosh Pina Springs Zefat 700 m Meidan 650 m Allone Habashan 600 m Caper Naum Nov North 400 m Tebha Ramat Magshimim 400 m Nov South Sea of Galilee 400 m Geshur Tiberias 400 m Meitzar N 400 m AWARD WINNING WINES INTERNATIONAL ACCOLADES Golan Heights Winery was awarded the “2012 New World Winery of the Year” Wine Star Award presented by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. This is the first time an Israeli winery was selected for this great honor. Golan Heights Winery won the top award at VINITALY 2011, one of the world�s most important wine competitions. The winery was awarded the “2011 Gran Vinitaly” after garnering the best results in the competition, with the highest score for two wines in blind tastings by 105 jurors. The Golan Heights Winery is the first Israeli producer to win this award, prevailing over more than 3,000 wines, from 1,000 wineries, representing 30 countries. CATEGORY AWARDS COMPETITION Best Eastern Mediterranean Producer Trophy I.W.S.C. 2004 Best Wine Producer Grand Trophy Vinitaly 2011 WINE VINTAGE AWARDS COMPETITION Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1984 Gold and Trophy* I.W.S.C. 1987 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 Gold I.W.S.C. 1988 WINE VINTAGE AWARDS COMPETITION Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 Gold and Trophy Vinexpo 1989 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1986 Gold I.W.S.C. 1989 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1986 Gold I.W.S.C. 1990 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1987 Gold Vinexpo 1991 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1988 Platin** B.T.I. 1993 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1989 Gold and Grophy Vinexpo 1993 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 Gold I.W.S.C. 1997 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Gold I.W.S.C. 1998 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Gold and Trophy Vinexpo 2001 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Gold and Trophy Vinexpo 2003 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Grand Medaglia D’oro Vinitaly 2004 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Grand Medaglia D’oro Vinitaly 2009 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Gold Medal C.I.D.V. 2009 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Gold Medal Vinitaly 2014 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2015 Yarden Merlot Kela Vineyard 2011 Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2015 Yarden Merlot 1986 Gold I.W.S.C. 1990 Yarden Merlot 1988 Gold and Trophy Vinexpo 1991 Yarden Merlot 1993 Gold Vinexpo 1997 Yarden Merlot 1993 Gold I.W.S.C. 1997 Yarden Merlot 1997 Gold Vinexpo 2000 WINE VINTAGE AWARDS COMPETITION Yarden Syrah 2004 Gold Medal C.I.D.V. 2009 Yarden Chardonnay 1988 Gold I.W.S.C. 1990 Yarden Chardonnay 1990 Gold Vinexpo 1991 Yarden Chardonnay 1991 Gold B.T.I. 1992 Yarden Chardonnay 1995 Gold I.W.S.C. 1997 Yarden Chardonnay 2000 Gold Vinexpo 2002 Yarden Chardonnay 2004 Trophy C.D.V. 2007 Yarden Chardonnay 2011 Gold Mundus Vini 2013 Yarden Chardonnay 2012 Gold Mundus Vini 2014 Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay 2002 Trophy C.D.V. 2004 Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay 2004 Gold C.D.I.V. 2006 Yarden Chardonnay Odem 2003 Gold C.I.D.V. 2006 Yarden Chardonnay Odem 2004 Trophy C.D.V. 2007 Yarden Chardonnay Odem 2008 Gold (best of the best scoring for Israel) C.D.V. 2004 Yarden Chardonnay Odem 2009 Grand Gold Medal Vinitaly 2011 Yarden Chardonnay Odem 2009 Gold C.D.V. 2011 Yarden Chardonnay Odem 2013 Grand Gold (best Israeli wine) Mundus Vini 2015 Yarden Viogner 2005 Trophy C.D.V. 2007 WINE VINTAGE AWARDS COMPETITION Yarden Gewurztraminer 2009 Gold C.D.V. 2010 Yarden Blanc de Blancs N.V. Trophy*** I.W.S.C. 1996 Yarden Blanc de Blancs 1997 Trophy*** I.W.S.C. 1996 Yarden Blanc de Blancs 1998 Trophy I.W.S.C. 1996 Yarden Blanc de Blancs 1999 Grand Medaglia D’oro Vinitaly 2006 Yarden Blanc de Blancs 1999 Grand Medaglia D’oro Vinitaly 2007 Yarden Muscat 1988 Gold Vinexpo 1989 Yarden Muscat 1989 Gold I.W.S.C. 1990 Yarden Muscat 1991 Gold I.W.S.C. 1995 Yarden HeightsWine 1999 Gold Vinexpo 2001 Yarden HeightsWine 1999 Gold Vinexpo 2002 Yarden HeightsWine 2000 Gold I.W.S.C. 2003 Yarden HeightsWine 2003 Gold C.I.D.V. 2006 Yarden HeightsWine 2004 Trophy I.W.C. 2007 Yarden HeightsWine 2006 Gold C.I.D.V. 2009 Yarden HeightsWine 2007 Gold C.I.D.V. 2010 Yarden HeightsWine 2008 Grand Gold Vinitaly 2011 Yarden HeightsWine 2011 Gold D.W.W.A 2013 Yarden HeightsWine 2011 Gold D.D.V 2013 WINE VINTAGE AWARDS COMPETITION Gamla Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Gold Mundus Vini 2013 I.W.S.C. The International Wine and Spirit Competition is held annually in London. Vinexpo Citadelles du Vin – Takes place every year in Bordeaux. B.T.I. World Wine Championship – Annual competition organized by the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago. I.W.C International Wine Challenge – The world’s largest wine competition is held annually in London. C.I.D.V Challenge International du Vin – The biggest international wine competition in France. C.D.V Citadelles du Vin – The international wine & spirit competition awarded at Vinexpo. C.D.M Chardonnay Du Monde – International competition between the Best Chardonnays in the World. D.W.W.A Decanter World Wine Awards – Held in London. * Winiarski Trophy for the “Best Cabernet Sauvignon, Worldwide” ** “World Champion Premium-Priced Red Wine” *** Schramsberg Trophy for the “Best Bottle-Fermented Sparkling wine, Worldwide” YARDEN – APPRECIATE THE ART Every work of art fuses the creative and the physical. The Yarden series of wines is no different. Yarden wines combine grapes – the artwork of nature – and the brimming creativity of the Golan Heights Winery. The flagship series of the Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, features premium varietals, produced from the finest grapes gathered from the best vineyards. The brand is named for the Jordan (Yarden in Hebrew) River, which divides the Golan Heights from the Upper Galilee. The brand’s symbol is an ancient oil lamp. Red Wines YARDEN CABERNET SAUVIGNON Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon with a little Merlot. Vineyards: Mostly central Golan and Upper Galilee. Winemaking: Aged for 18 months primarily in small French oak barrels. Tasting Note: Intense ripe blackberry, cherry, cassis and plum notes with toasty oak, vanilla and a nuance of spice and tar; full-bodied and concentrated with a long complex finish. Serving Suggestions: With a great meal, goes well with full-flavored foods, such as peppered grilled steak, roast goose or roasted rack of lamb. Serving Temperature: 18-22°C/65-70°F. * Also available in 1.5 liter Magnum bottle (limited quantity) YARDEN MERLOT Varieties: Merlot and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyards: Central Golan. Winemaking: Aged for 15 months primarily in small French oak barrels. Tasting Note: Concentrated layers of berry and cassis notes with orange peel, spice, and rich oak characters; deep and complex flavors. Serving Suggestions: Full-flavored meats, such as lamb roasted with wild mushrooms or sirloin, served with a reduced red wine sauce. Also with intense, aged hard cheeses.