Golan Heights Winery
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.
Vineyards & Terroir
Golan Heights Winery strives to create Israel’s foremost terroir-driven wines. Golan Heights Winery encompasses about 1,557 acres of owned vineyards, planted across 28 sites and divided into roughly 450 blocks. Unique volcanic soils, extreme winter and summer climate, and varying elevations from 1,300 to almost 4,000 feet lend exceptional identity and range to the Golan Heights terroir. Head winemaker Victor Shoenfeld joined the winery 30 years ago and has attained world-renowned status for his ability to harness the Golan Heights terroir through constant study, precision viticulture and technological innovation from vineyard to cellar. Under the guidance of Schoenfeld and his team, Golan Heights Winery has been fearless in its pursuit of introducing new styles and varieties such as Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Gewürztraminer.
Quality & Sustainability First
A driving force for quality standards, Golan Heights Winery created a Nursery & Propagation Block, in partnership with world leader ENTAV-INRA to supply clean virus-free plant material to the emerging Israeli wine industry. Most recently, Golan Heights was the first Israeli winery to adopt the LODI RULES from California, the global standard in sustainable certification.
Wine conveys a sense of place. It’s possible to sense a wine’s terroir in its flavor, aroma and color. Wine expresses a place’s culture, language and people
– Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker
Victor Schoenfeld
HEAD WINEMAKER
Winemaker Victor Schoenfeld is regarded as one of Israel’s most influential winemakers. Schoenfeld graduated from UC Davis in 1988 with a degree in Enology. He worked at Robert Mondavi, Preston Vineyards, and Champagne house Jacquesson & Fils before moving to Israel. In 1991, he joined Golan Heights Winery driven to produce high quality wines that reflect a sense of place. A pioneer in the application of new technology and winemaking techniques, Schoenfeld is at the forefront of sophisticated climactic and precision viticultural analysis, irrigation management, and green practices such as composting and wind-generated electricity.
The Wines
Yarden
Yarden is the Hebrew word for Jordan River, which bisects the Golan Heights
from the Galilee. Every label in our diverse range features a symbol of
ancient Israel: an oil lamp decorated with mosaic tile.
Yarden Cru Elite
This single-vineyard single-block series from Golan Heights Winery
launched for the 40th anniversary.
Gilgal
Fruit-forward and expressive, Gilgal wines offer a wide range of varietals that reflect
the exceptional Mediterranean climate and growing conditions of the Galilee.
These easygoing, approachable wines are sure to please everyone.
Mount Hermon
Named for the highest peak in Israel in northern Golan Heights,
Mount Hermon wines over-deliver on quality, flavor and affordability.
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