The 2005 Viognier (Yarden) was raised two-thirds in French oak and one-third in stainless steel. It is a rather rich, full bodied and fruity Viognier, with little delicacy, but lots of flavor. The oak shows a bit too much, and there is a vanilla overlay that marks the wine. Drink now-2009.Golan Heights is on most short lists for the title “Best Winery in Israel.” It is one of Israel’s larger wineries, with about 20% of the local market share. Some of its vineyards were first planted in 1976, and its 1983 founding was a landmark and turning point in Israel’s development into a country that produces wines that can compete in the world marketplace. It is not one of the trendy boutiques, obviously, but the quality level is very high, and few have as much prestige. Golan Heights is perhaps best known for its flagship subsidiary “Yarden” with the familiar ancient oil lamp design on the label. (Yarden is Hebrew for Jordan, as in the Jordan River.) The upper level wines can be pricey for what they are. These wines are Kosher.Importer: Yarden, Inc., New York, N.Y.; tel. (212) 997-9463
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