Golan Heights Winery
Yarden Pinot Noir
Golan Heights, Galilee, Israel
Aged well, coffee and carob. Wouldn't guess its a pinot though.
Aged well, coffee and carob. Wouldn't guess its a pinot though.
Jul 5th, 2015
Yarden – Pinot Noir – 2022
Galilee – Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
100% Pinot Noir sourced from the northern reaches of the Golan Heights, where high elevation, cool nights, and rocky volcanic soils create an ideal environment for this delicate, thin-skinned variety. Aged for over 16 months in French oak, this bottling delivers surprising depth and complexity. Kosher, and produced in a non-Mevushal style, allowing greater finesse and aromatic purity.
Aromas & Flavors
Lifted floral notes, red cherry, wild berries, rose petals, clove, and subtle baking spice. The volcanic influence adds a faint smoky-mineral edge that enhances its old-world charm.
Mouthfeel
Silky, medium-bodied, and beautifully balanced. Fresh acidity supports a layered palate with refined tannins and an elegant, persistent finish.
Food Pairings
Herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, seared tuna, Mediterranean lamb skewers, or grilled vegetables with za’atar.
Verdict
A sophisticated and terroir-driven expression of Pinot Noir from one of Israel’s most compelling cool-climate zones. Remarkably elegant, with an old-world spirit shaped by a uniquely volcanic landscape. Cheers!
Did You Know?
The Golan Heights sits atop an extinct volcanic plateau. Its basalt-rich soils and high elevations mirror some of the world’s great cool-climate regions, making it one of Israel’s best sites for Burgundian varieties.
Yarden – Pinot Noir – 2022
Galilee – Israel 🇮🇱
Overview
100% Pinot Noir sourced from the northern reaches of the Golan Heights, where high elevation, cool nights, and rocky volcanic soils create an ideal environment for this delicate, thin-skinned variety. Aged for over 16 months in French oak, this bottling delivers surprising depth and complexity. Kosher, and produced in a non-Mevushal style, allowing greater finesse and aromatic purity.
Aromas & Flavors
Lifted floral notes, red cherry, wild berries, rose petals, clove, and subtle baking spice. The volcanic influence adds a faint smoky-mineral edge that enhances its old-world charm.
Mouthfeel
Silky, medium-bodied, and beautifully balanced. Fresh acidity supports a layered palate with refined tannins and an elegant, persistent finish.
Food Pairings
Herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, seared tuna, Mediterranean lamb skewers, or grilled vegetables with za’atar.
Verdict
A sophisticated and terroir-driven expression of Pinot Noir from one of Israel’s most compelling cool-climate zones. Remarkably elegant, with an old-world spirit shaped by a uniquely volcanic landscape. Cheers!
Did You Know?
The Golan Heights sits atop an extinct volcanic plateau. Its basalt-rich soils and high elevations mirror some of the world’s great cool-climate regions, making it one of Israel’s best sites for Burgundian varieties.
2015. Slightly spicy, slightly buttery, light. Drank in Herzliya with a view of the Med out the window.
2015. Slightly spicy, slightly buttery, light. Drank in Herzliya with a view of the Med out the window.
Nov 11th, 2017(15.5/20) В аромате превалируют тона жареного хлеба и кофе, из под них робко выглядывают малина и вишня. Лёгкое с довольно высокой кислотностью. Варёные ягоды и кофе во вкусе.
(15.5/20) В аромате превалируют тона жареного хлеба и кофе, из под них робко выглядывают малина и вишня. Лёгкое с довольно высокой кислотностью. Варёные ягоды и кофе во вкусе.
Aug 29th, 2017
2002 vintage. Held up well. Amazing Pinot musk on the nose. This wine was a very pleasant surprise.
2002 vintage. Held up well. Amazing Pinot musk on the nose. This wine was a very pleasant surprise.
Jul 9th, 2016
Special occasion wine - best enjoyed over good conversation
Special occasion wine - best enjoyed over good conversation
Jul 8th, 2016One of the most impressive Pinot Noirs I've ever tried
One of the most impressive Pinot Noirs I've ever tried
May 21st, 2014Israeli Pinot. Rose petal nose. Slight tanins. Very nice albeit expensive.
Israeli Pinot. Rose petal nose. Slight tanins. Very nice albeit expensive.
May 11th, 2014