Best Wineries of the Golan

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Let’s go guys and explore which are the best wineries of the Golan Heights! But first, let’s start with the fact that Israel has been blessed with climatic conditions for growing excellent wine grapes. A small country in Asia, between Europe and Africa that enjoys diverse climatic conditions that allow the production of wines in different techniques. The winter is cold and rainy. So the vineyard is in a winter coma, the spring is warm and pleasant, then the vine awakens, blooms and blooms; the summer is blessed with spectacular sunny days. As a result, the grapes ripen and the harvest begins and the autumn begins to cool; the harvest ends and the vine returns to rest.



The Golan contains some of the highest elevated vineyards in Israeli-controlled territory, with vineyards planted upwards of 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) from the Sea of Galilee towards Mount Hermon. There are seven Israeli wineries in the Golan Heights that cultivate a total of 1,600 acres (647 ha). Now let’s go and explore the very best wineries of the Golan!

Best Wineries of the Golan: Pelter Winery

So Pelter Winery was founded in 2001 by Tal Pelter, who studied in Australia, to which his brother Nir is a member. It was established in Moshav Tzofit in the central area. But in 2005, it moved to Kibbutz Ein Zivan in the Golan Heights. In addition, in the 2002 vintage, 4,000 bottles were made. Then in 2009, about 80,000 bottles were produced. Furthermore, the winery has two series of wines: T-Selection and Pelter.

Rimon Winery 
Best Wineries of the Golan - Rimon Winery

Since 2008, the “T” flagship series has been added. In addition, the winery produces kosher wines under the Matar Winery brand. Wine critic Daniel Rogov rated Pelter Winery as the eighth-largest



Best Wineries of the Golan: Ortal Winery Kibbutz Ortal

Ortal Winery was founded in Kibbutz Ortal in 2009. It started as an initiative of a kibbutz member; who turned a passion into a profession after several years of wine production as an amateur. Over the years, the winery has undergone several incarnations and homes, and today, the winery is run by Naama Sorkin, a veteran winemaker; who has joined the Kibbutz Ortal ranks. In addition, the winery is located among the vineyards; overlooking the spectacular Golan Heights, and produces about 30,000 bottles a year from 40 dunams planted in 2010, including the varieties Sauvignon Blanc; Viognier, Syrah; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.



Best Wineries of the Golan: Château Golan

Château Golan is an Israeli winery established in 1999 and is one of Israel’s most extravagant. In addition, it is located in southern Golan Heights, near the point where the Yarmuk River and wadi Ruqqad meet. Also, the winemaker is Uri Hetz. The winery features a French-style Château, built from basalt and used for art exhibitions. Furthermore, the winery grows thirteen grape types; including Bordelaise varieties Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Cabernet Franc; and Petit Verdot; Mediterranean varieties of French and Spanish origin: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Petite Syrah, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Viognier; and the Portuguese variety Touriga Nacional. Production is about 75,000 bottles annually.


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