Château Golan Explained

Winery Name:Château Golan
Location City:Eliad
Coordinates:32.8045°N 35.7341°W
Wine Region:Galilee
First Vintage:2000[1]
Key People:Uri Hetz, winemaker
Distribution:National
Tasting:open to public

Château Golan (Hebrew: יקב שאטו גולן) is an Israeli winery established in 1999, and is one of Israel's most extravagant.[2] It is located in the southern Golan Heights, near the point where the Yarmuk River and wadi Ruqqad meet.

The winemaker is Uri Hetz.[3] The winery features a French-style Château, built from basalt, which is also used for art exhibitions.[4]

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chateau Golan - Unveiling Of Nine Wines . November 28, 2010 . Daniel . Rogov .
  2. News: Wine Talk: Go Golan . Adam . Montefiore . Dec 22, 2011 . Jerusalem Post.
  3. Wine Spectator, June 30, 2008
  4. Book: Fodor's Israel. 330. Fodor's Travel Publications. 1-4000-0898-0.