Golan Heights Winery
Yarden Merlot
Galilee, Israel
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
This 4 year old Israeli Merlot is still young, but already enjoyable.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Showing black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, espresso, alcohol, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and tobacco.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.
I've had this Merlot a few times before, and this vintage is my least favorite. A little disappointing, but might just be in its dumb phase.
Rich and spicy. Tangy and interesting. A little hot at this point, and will calm down in a few years.
Good by itself once it opens up, and good with food. I paired it with BBQ Meats.
Aged for 18 months in oak barrels (40% new). Kosher. Not Mevushal.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$33.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
This 4 year old Israeli Merlot is still young, but already enjoyable.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward.
Showing black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, espresso, alcohol, spices, dark chocolates, peppercorn and tobacco.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.
I've had this Merlot a few times before, and this vintage is my least favorite. A little disappointing, but might just be in its dumb phase.
Rich and spicy. Tangy and interesting. A little hot at this point, and will calm down in a few years.
Good by itself once it opens up, and good with food. I paired it with BBQ Meats.
Aged for 18 months in oak barrels (40% new). Kosher. Not Mevushal.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$33.
Bottle variation example this is the 3rd bottle I am opening this month , as I am clearing my cellar from some older new world vintages, the first two already past their peak, this one is at its prime. Lovely nose, full of black current, a touch of earthiness, barnyard and licorice, full body, smooth, round, rich pleasant, a lovely wine and a big shame I waited so long. Long delicious rich finish. My score 89, drink up
Bottle variation example this is the 3rd bottle I am opening this month , as I am clearing my cellar from some older new world vintages, the first two already past their peak, this one is at its prime. Lovely nose, full of black current, a touch of earthiness, barnyard and licorice, full body, smooth, round, rich pleasant, a lovely wine and a big shame I waited so long. Long delicious rich finish. My score 89, drink up
Dec 22nd, 2017Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Beautiful nose of blackberries, figs, cherries, oak, licorice, sweet strawberries, earth, citrus, spices, black pepper and dirt.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and nice legs.
Smooth, fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, cherries, plums, currants, oak, dirt, earth and black pepper.
Long finish with full, round tannins, spices and black pepper.
This 6 year old, Single Vineyard Merlot, is already drinking beautifully, well balanced and elegant. Will be even better in 3 to 5 years.
Grapes grown at an altitude of 3,600 Feet. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. Very unique. Only 18 barrels were made.
Paired it with a cheese plate.
15% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Beautiful nose of blackberries, figs, cherries, oak, licorice, sweet strawberries, earth, citrus, spices, black pepper and dirt.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and nice legs.
Smooth, fruity and dry on the palate with blackberries, cherries, plums, currants, oak, dirt, earth and black pepper.
Long finish with full, round tannins, spices and black pepper.
This 6 year old, Single Vineyard Merlot, is already drinking beautifully, well balanced and elegant. Will be even better in 3 to 5 years.
Grapes grown at an altitude of 3,600 Feet. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. Very unique. Only 18 barrels were made.
Paired it with a cheese plate.
15% alcohol by volume.
First time with Israel wine, kind of impressive with that climate...
First time with Israel wine, kind of impressive with that climate...
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2017
berry fruity thick red. standard ful body merlot with perfection. all wine should taste this good.
berry fruity thick red. standard ful body merlot with perfection. all wine should taste this good.
1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2017Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.
Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cloves, oak, licorice, vanilla, earth, green pepper, cola and peppercorn.
Full-bodied and smooth, with nice acidity and long-legs.
Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, earth, minerals, coke, dirt, oak, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, smoke, Mediterranean spices and black pepper.
Long finish with firm tannins and black pepper.
What a great Israeli Merlot this is. Smooth, elegant, complex and enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine. Aged very nicely, and drinking well right now. Well balanced with a great mouth feel.
Mainly Merlot grapes with some Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 14 months in French Oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a brick rim.
Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cloves, oak, licorice, vanilla, earth, green pepper, cola and peppercorn.
Full-bodied and smooth, with nice acidity and long-legs.
Fruity on the palate with blackberries, figs, cherries, blueberries, cranberries, earth, minerals, coke, dirt, oak, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, smoke, Mediterranean spices and black pepper.
Long finish with firm tannins and black pepper.
What a great Israeli Merlot this is. Smooth, elegant, complex and enjoyable by itself as a sipping wine. Aged very nicely, and drinking well right now. Well balanced with a great mouth feel.
Mainly Merlot grapes with some Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 14 months in French Oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
Yarden 2000 merlot from Golan. Smokey secondary richness. Drink now and enjoy!
Yarden 2000 merlot from Golan. Smokey secondary richness. Drink now and enjoy!
Jul 3rd, 2015
N: Cherry, red plum, raspberry, touch of orange peel on the nose.
P: currants, touch of raspberry jam, generally bright, hints of thyme, clove, cinnamon, and licorice join in
N: Cherry, red plum, raspberry, touch of orange peel on the nose.
P: currants, touch of raspberry jam, generally bright, hints of thyme, clove, cinnamon, and licorice join in
In preparation for trip to israel where we will be going to this winery. Cassis , raspberry nose. Red fruit with good acidity subtle tannins and well integrated oak that is not overbearing. Nice!
In preparation for trip to israel where we will be going to this winery. Cassis , raspberry nose. Red fruit with good acidity subtle tannins and well integrated oak that is not overbearing. Nice!
Jun 20th, 2022
2017 vintage. Excellent Merlot from the Golan heights vineyards. Has the edge of finesse on the palate. Dark red, inky color. Nose of dark berries, some violet attributes.
Smooth and balance. Enjoyable.
2017 vintage. Excellent Merlot from the Golan heights vineyards. Has the edge of finesse on the palate. Dark red, inky color. Nose of dark berries, some violet attributes.
Smooth and balance. Enjoyable.