A Sweet New Year

…best shape. Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Heightswine, 2007: I love this wine which has been an annual and consistent hit for the Golan Heights Winery since the first year it was produced. The name “Heightswine”…

2022 Pesach Wine Buying Guide

…(Semi-Crienza), 2019 (white/blue label) Essa, Altira, South Africa, 2021 Golan Heights Winery, Gilgal (Gamla), Brut, N.V. Golan Heights Winery, Gilgal (Gamla), Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, 2019 Goose Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Herzog, Baron Herzog, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019…

Yatir Winery

…I consider, along with the Golan Heights Winery, to be the best winery in Israel! I am still trying to figure out why, with very few exceptions, the Castel Winery (a fabulous winery in its…

2021 Pesach Wine Buying Guide

…2019 (also 2020 Rosé) 7. Duc de Pagny Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 8. ElviWines, Herenza, Rioja, 2019 (Blue and White label) [mevushal] 9. ElviWines, Herenza, White, 2018 (f/k/a InVita) 10. Golan Heights Winery, Gilgal (Gamla in…

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

…a whiff of spice are backed by decent acidity and a small mousse that pleases. Drink over the next 9-12 months.   Golan Heights Winery, Gilgal (Gamla in Israel), Brut, NV: By this point it…

Pinnacle of Success – The Best Wines of 2010

…I found this to be an utterly delicious wine and am quite thankful that it is priced closer to the Red C than the Covenant! Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Rom, 2006: Two things hit me…

The Year of Wine that Was (a look back at 2011’s trends)

…and palate with some nice hints of roasted herbs, toasted oak and kirsch. A medium and caressing finish rounded out this lovely wine. Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Single Vineyard, Yonatan, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007: While a…

Wines of the Time ($20 and Under)

…Merlot, 2006 Tabor, Adama, Bazelet, Merlot, 2006 Teperberg, Meritage, 2006 Teperberg, Silver, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Teperberg, Silver, Merlot, 2006 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Viognier, 2006 Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Odem Organic Vineyard, Chardonnay, 2007…

A Foreign Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Touriga Nacional)

…control yourself by saving some for additional aging [Only in Israel]. Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, 2T, 2010: Showcasing its well-deserved role as Israel’s most consistently innovative winery, the winery utilized an equal blend of Touriga…

How the Mighty have Fallen (or have they…?)

…cellar nicely for another 4-5 years. Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Single Vineyard, Elrom, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008: The first release of the Elrom Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon began as a special release with the 2001 vintage…