Yarden Brut NV?

[Andrew Breskin]

Daniel, in your 2010 GHW tasting notes you mention the Yarden BdB and a Gamla label NV Brut. Isn't there a Yarden NV Brut? If so, what is the review? Thanks in advance.

[Andrew Breskin]

PS -- David -- used the search feature but no dice.

[Daniel Rogov]

Andrew, Hi....

When the Golan Heights Winery first released their Blanc de Blancs it was non vintage but since 1994 the wine has indeed been a vintage wine. The Gamla Brut was also a non-vitage wine when first released a year ago but the new release is also a vintage wine, in this case 2007.

Best
Rogov

[Andrew Breskin]

So does there exist a current release Yarden Brut NV?

[Daniel Rogov]

So does there exist a current release Yarden Brut NV?

I don't know how you derived that from my above post but indeed there is not now a n.v. Yarden Brut. I believe the wine you ask about was produced between 1999 and 2001. The last release of a wine by that name was in 2001 and I tasted it last in 2003. My tasting note follows. Since then, however, the Yarden sparkling wines have all been vintage wines.

Best Rogov


Golan Heights Winery, Brut, Yarden, n.v.: As always, a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, made in the Champenoise method and as always, a delightful sparkling wine with sharp, long lasting buggles, an appealing lightly yeasty sense that runs throughout the citrus and white peach fruits. Rich and mouthfilling, a good choice on its own, with nothing more than strawberries or as a match to food. Score 89. (Most recently tasted 26 Sep 2003)

Best
Rogov

[Andrew Breskin]

Sorry I didn't get the post. Thanks for the info!

[Jonathan K]

Just so I am clear, this wine that is on sale at kosher wine dot com was produced between 1999 and 2001?

http://www.kosherwine.com/cgi-bin/Produ ... edSearch=Y

[Daniel Rogov]

Just so I am clear, this wine that is on sale at kosher wine dot com was produced between 1999 and 2001?

Good question. Will try to check on this....

Best
Rogov

[Andrew Breskin]

Thanks for the link. Looks like I reviewed that bottle three years ago! If I didn't like it so much then, probably hasn't gotten any better.

[Daniel Rogov]

Checked with the winery today. As stated above, the Yarden Brut was discontinued at at least 9 years ago.

Best
Rogov

[Andrew Breskin]

Thanks for the update!

[Arthur Juran]

To all Forumites
Is it still drinkable?
Arthur

[Andrew Breskin]

I would say maybe, depending on how late of a release it is, and how it was stored. But, the 2005 Blancs de Blanc is now available in the US.

[Yossie Horwitz]

Given that the 2000 vintage is on the far side of it's peak (while still drinkable at least as of 6 weeks ago), I doubt the n.v. has much life left on it, but why not give it a shot. Be sure to report back.

[Jonathan K]

I last drank this wine about a year and a half ago. At that time it was better than you might expect but definitely not worth seeking out. I can't find my notes but it had a very short-lived mousse and gave little pleasure although there was some life in it as long as you drank it fairly quickly before all the fizz was gone.

[David Raccah]

Wow - I disagree. I just had a glass or two of this last night and it was very bright with nice peach, green apple, citrus and lovely small mousse. Hey, I am not going to look for this stuff, but it was not bad - sorry!

David

[Jonathan K]

Wow - I disagree. I just had a glass or two of this last night and it was very bright with nice peach, green apple, citrus and lovely small mousse. Hey, I am not going to look for this stuff, but it was not bad - sorry!

David

WOW!! Either you got a good bottle or I got a bad one. Anyway I distinctly remember this one turning flat rather quickly but being OK until then. In any event that is some impressive longevity for this NV brut.

[David Raccah]

Indeed and it is being sold here still, which is an abomination if it is truly 10 or 11 years old!

David