Golan Heights Winery
Golan Heights Winery Yarden Merlot
4.0
Expert Rating
4.2
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Golan Heights Winery's Yarden Merlot is a premium red wine that showcases the best of Israel's winemaking. The winery is located in the Golan Heights, a region known for its high altitude and volcanic soil, which provides ideal growing conditions for the Merlot grape. The Yarden Merlot is made from carefully selected grapes from the winery's vineyards, which are handpicked and sorted to ensure only the best fruit is used. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a rich and complex wine with notes of black cherry, plum, and chocolate. The Yarden Merlot is a full-bodied wine with a long and elegant finish, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or for pairing with hearty meat dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Golan Heights Winery Yarden Merlot is a magnificent expression of Merlot from the Golan Heights.On the nose, it offers aromas of blackberry, plum, and cherry, with hints of cocoa and oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied, offering intense flavors of ripe black fruits, spice, and subtle tannins. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of black pepper and dark chocolate. A truly exquisite wine that will pair perfectly with a variety of dishes.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Golan Heights Winery
Region: Galilee
The Galilee wine region is located in the north of Israel, and is one of the country's most important wine-producing areas. The region has a long history of winemaking, dating back to biblical times. In recent years, the Galilee has become known for producing high-quality wines, particularly from the Upper Galilee sub-region.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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