Israel — wine

Galilee

Israel's premier wine region in the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights, producing structured reds and aromatic whites from high-altitude volcanic and limestone terroirs. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Viognier excel in the cooler mountain climate.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding vintage; Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from high-altitude sites showed remarkable structure and freshness.
2021 Classic Galilee vintage; cooler conditions produced elegant reds with good acidity.
2020 Warm vintage with excellent ripeness; Syrah and Viognier from the slopes excelled.
2019 Benchmark year; Yarden wines from this vintage achieved international critical acclaim.
2018 Solid vintage across all varieties; consistent quality from the major estates.