Yarden Allone Habashan Merlot
2020, Galillee, Israel
About the Wine
Golan Heights Winery, Israel’s leading producer of quality wines was established in 1983 by four kibbutzim and four moshavim (cooperative communities). From its founding until today, the Winery has made its mark and expanded its influence on the Israeli wine world. Its establishment changed the local wine map and shaped the perception of wine quality in the mind of the Israeli consumer. The winery produces four labels with a range of varieties and styles: Yarden, Yarden Cru Elite, Gilgal and Mount Hermon.
Tasting Notes
Yarden Merlot Allone Habashan Vineyard presents attractive fruit notes of ripe cherries and plums, along with alluring aromas of earth, fresh herbs, bitter chocolate and orange zest. This complex single-vineyard wine exhibits concentrated flavor, a chewy texture, and a long finish. The wine aged in small French oak barrels, of which ~70% were new, for 18 months.
Pairing Notes
The wine pairs wonderfully with hazelnut-crusted red-snapper, grilled free-range veal chops, or a festive cheese board. Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay is produced exclusively from grapes grown in the northern Golan Heights in our best Chardonnay vineyards, which have been certified for sustainable winegrowing.