Yarden Wines (Yarden being a specific brand under the Golan Heights Winery) boast medals, trophies, and acclaim from annual competitions like London’s International Wine Challenge and Chicago’s Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championship. Yarden Wine is made in Golan Heights, a high-altitude area ideal for expressing the distinct Mediterranean complexities of the Galilee appellation. The company has racked up over 50 awards since its first gold medal win in 1987, most recently triumphing at the prestigious French Citadelles du Vin and Challenge International du Vin competitions.
Yarden
Yarden’s namesake wine collection features sophisticated expressions of international grape varieties with a unique Israeli character which have won dozens of awards all over the world.
Mt. Hermon
Yarden’s Mount Hermon wines are smooth and easy-going with plenty of pure fruit character thanks to the cool climate in their Golan Heights vineyards.
Katzrin
Katzrin Red is Yarden’s flagship wine and is made in very limited quantities. Made only in the best vintages, this sumptuous blend is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Merlot and ages for 24 months in French oak barrels.
Quick Facts About Golan Heights Winery and Yarden Wines
Mount Hermon Red was featured in Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Best Buys of 2018.
How did Yarden Start?
Yarden’s Golan Heights Winery was founded in 1983 by eight local kibbutzim and moshavim communities. Today the project produces a wide variety of different wine styles ranging from easy-going entry level wines to opulent single vineyard bottlings which have the potential to age for decades in the cellar.
What is Yarden most known for?
Yarden’s wines highlight the unique character of the Golan Heights which boasts prime volcanic soils, long hot days and cooler nights. These exceptional growing conditions are bolstered by Yarden’s sustainable approach to viticulture and a light touch in the winery which allows the natural beauty of the grapes to shine through.
Most Popular Wines from Yarden
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from top vineyards in the Golan Heights and ages in French oak barrels for 18 months to create an opulent and polished Cab which can age for decades.
Mt Hermon Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc made in a fresh, easy-drinking style which is ideal for sipping on its own or with food.
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