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[[File:Golan Heights Winery.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Bottle of Chardonnay from the Israeli Golan Heights Winery]] |
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The '''Golan Heights Winery''' is an [[Israel]]i winery located in [[Katzrin]], [[Golan Heights]].<ref>[http://www.helium.com/items/889701-museum-reviews-golan-archaeological-museum-israel Golan archaeology]</ref> Its first vintage was released 1984. The winery is jointly owned by eight [[Israeli settlement]]s—[[moshav]]im and [[kibbutz]]im—which also supply grapes to the winery. The winery produces a total of 6 million bottles annually, 30% of which is exported.<ref>{{cite book |title=Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wine. |last=Rogov |first=Daniel |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2008 |publisher=Toby Press |location=London, England |isbn=11592641717|pages=117 }}</ref> |
The '''Golan Heights Winery''' is an [[Israel]]i winery located in [[Katzrin]], built on the site of a Jewish agricultural village from the Mishnaic period in the [[Golan Heights]].<ref>[http://www.helium.com/items/889701-museum-reviews-golan-archaeological-museum-israel Golan archaeology]</ref> Its first vintage was released 1984. The winery is jointly owned by eight [[Israeli settlement]]s—[[moshav]]im and [[kibbutz]]im—which also supply grapes to the winery. The winery produces a total of 6 million bottles annually, 30% of which is exported.<ref>{{cite book |title=Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wine. |last=Rogov |first=Daniel |authorlink= |coauthors= |year=2008 |publisher=Toby Press |location=London, England |isbn=11592641717|pages=117 }}</ref> |
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The Golan Heights winery markets brands under the Golan, Yarden and Gamla labels and is the parent company of Galilee's Galil Mountain Winery. Golan sources its grapes from sixteen vineyards in the Golan Heights and one vineyard in the [[Upper Galilee]]. The chief winemaker is [[Napa]] native Victor Schoenfeld.<ref>[http://www.stylegourmet.com/wine/tas00214.htm. Yarden/Golan Heights Winery]</ref> |
The Golan Heights winery markets brands under the Golan, Yarden and Gamla labels and is the parent company of Galilee's Galil Mountain Winery. Golan sources its grapes from sixteen vineyards in the Golan Heights and one vineyard in the [[Upper Galilee]]. The chief winemaker is [[Napa]] native Victor Schoenfeld.<ref>[http://www.stylegourmet.com/wine/tas00214.htm. Yarden/Golan Heights Winery]</ref> |
Revision as of 14:28, 22 October 2009
The Golan Heights Winery is an Israeli winery located in Katzrin, built on the site of a Jewish agricultural village from the Mishnaic period in the Golan Heights.[1] Its first vintage was released 1984. The winery is jointly owned by eight Israeli settlements—moshavim and kibbutzim—which also supply grapes to the winery. The winery produces a total of 6 million bottles annually, 30% of which is exported.[2]
The Golan Heights winery markets brands under the Golan, Yarden and Gamla labels and is the parent company of Galilee's Galil Mountain Winery. Golan sources its grapes from sixteen vineyards in the Golan Heights and one vineyard in the Upper Galilee. The chief winemaker is Napa native Victor Schoenfeld.[3]
The Golan Heights winery employs 110 people and incorporates sophisticated technology using pneumatic membrane presses, must chiller and computer-controlled cooling of stainless steel tanks. The winery also has an elaborate "experimental winery" for research and quality control of new wines and improvement of existing lines.[4]
Traditional vinification techniques include barrel-fermented Chardonnay, Champagne method sparkling wines, carbonic maceration for light reds and maturation in French and American oak barrels for premium red and white wines.[5]
Awards
The winery has won world-wide acclaim and awards at the most prestigious festivals, including wine shows in France. [6] Golan Heights Winery was named Best Foreign Winery at the Prague Trophy 2008 international wine competition. At a ceremony on January 16, 2009, the winery received the award after winning seven medals at the competition.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Golan archaeology
- ^ Rogov, Daniel (2008). Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wine. London, England: Toby Press. p. 117. ISBN 11592641717.
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- ^ Gold medal for Golan Heights wine
- ^ Gold medal for Golan Heights wine
- ^ Out of Golan: Deal ferments in wine capital of the Middle East
- ^ Foreign Winery at Prague Trophy 2008