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, the Winery released its first wine creating great excitement in Israel and abroad. Golan Heights Winery cultivates over 600 hectares (1500 acres) of vines across 28 vineyards which are divided into 430 vineyard blocks. 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 four brands; Mount Hermon, Gilgal, Golan, and most famously, Yarden. Each brand is a unique study of Israeli terroir and distinctive winemaking philosophy. Combining state-of-the-art winegrowing technologies and traditional winemaking techniques, Golan Heights Winery has succeeded in producing award-winning wines that have firmly placed Israel on the international wine map. 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.
Wine Spectator 91 "Glossy, full tannins encase the brooding layers of dark cherry reduction and steeped currant, infused with sandalwood, anise and mocha details. This has
" Yarden Chardonnay offers bright lemon, pear and pineapple fruit notes, along with nuances of fresh flowers and French oak. This classic medium- to full-bodied
Tasting Notes Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The
The Wine The 2017 Yarden Merlot displays an aromatic mix of cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit notes, with nuances of orange blossom, spice and cocoa. Full-bodied
"The Yarden Mount Hermon White displays a refreshing mix of citrus, floral, papaya and melon characters. Bright and flavorful, this medium-bodied wine is a crowd-pleaser.
The Wine "The Yarden Chardonnay Odem Organic Vineyard is produced exclusively from fruit harvested from the Odem Vineyard. This vineyard is the highest and coolest in
"Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The cool
Tasting Notes Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The
Tasting Notes Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The
Wine Spectator 90 "This medium-bodied red offers suave tannins that envelope the cherry tart, ripe raspberry and violet flavors, which are supple and refreshing. Details of
Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The cool
Tasting Notes The 2016 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon shows off characters of ripe cherries and plums, along with nuances of bitter chocolate, earth, spice, herbs and French
The Wine The 2016 Yarden Merlot displays an aromatic mix of cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit notes, with nuances of orange blossom, spice and cocoa. Full-bodied
" Yarden Chardonnay offers bright lemon, pear and pineapple fruit notes, along with nuances of fresh flowers and French oak. This classic medium- to full-bodied
Tasting Notes The 2015 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon shows off characters of ripe cherries and plums, along with nuances of bitter chocolate, earth, spice, herbs and French
The Yarden Chardonnay Odem Organic Vineyard is a rich and complex wine showing characters of ripe pears and apricots with nuances of tropical fruits, fresh
"The Yarden Mount Hermon White displays a refreshing mix of citrus, floral, papaya and melon characters. Bright and flavorful, this medium-bodied wine is a crowd-pleaser.
"Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The cool
The Wine The 2014 Yarden Merlot displays an aromatic mix of cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit notes, with nuances of orange blossom, spice and cocoa. Full-bodied
" The 2013 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon presents ripe blackberry and cherry fruit notes, complemented by characters of pipe tobacco, black tea and a hint of
The Wine The 2013 Yarden Merlot displays an aromatic mix of cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit notes, with nuances of orange blossom, spice and cocoa. Full-bodied
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon is made from a number of the finest Cabernet vineyards in the Golan Heights. The wine aged in French oak barrels for
"Yarden Mount Hermon was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, all grown in the Golan Heights. The cool
" Yarden Chardonnay exhibits bright lemon, pear and pineapple fruit notes, along with nuances of fresh flowers and French oak. This classic medium- to