אשכול הזהב 2021
The annual Israeli wines competition is being held for the 19th consecutive year.
This year, 286 wines were submitted and tested over three days. The judgment committee consisted of 26 wine professionals.
Competition's chairpersons – Mr. Haim Spiegel and Adv. Nachman Cohen Tzedek.
And the winners are …
Sauvignon Blanc
1. BEN ZIMRA, Sauvignon Blanc 2020
2. GUSH ETZION, Sauvignon Blanc, Lone olak tree 2020
3. GOLAN HEIGHTS, Sauvignon Blanc, Yarden 2020
Chardonnay – up to 80 NIS
1. SHILOH, Chardonnay 2020
2. HAYOTZER,Chardonnay, Legato 2018
3. MONY, Chardonnay, Reserve 2019
3. TEPERBERG, Chardonnay, Essence 2019
Chardonnay – Above 80 NIS
1. BEN ZIMRA, Chardonnay 2020
2. FIVE STONES, Chardonnay, Nobility 2019
2. RECANATI, Chardonnay, Manara Vineyard 2019
2. CARMEL, Chardonnay, Admon Vineyard 2017
Gewurztraminer
1. SEGAL, Gewurztraminer, Free Ran 2019
2. CARMEL, Gewurztraminer, Appellation 2020
3. CARMEL, Gewurztraminer, Vineyards 2018
Alsace Grape Variety
1. BARKAN, Riesling, Beta 2018
2. CARMEL, Pinot Gris, Vineyards 2019
2. DELTA, Riesling, Lamda 2020
3. GOLAN HEIGHTS, Pino Gris, Yarden 2020
Rhone Grape Variety
1. MIDBAR, Viognier 2020
2. TABOR, Roussanne, Adama 2020
3. SCORIA, Roussanne 2020
Other white Grape Variety
1. TABOR, Chenin Blanc, Mitzpe Ramon Vineyard 2020
2. NETOFA, Chenin Blanc, Latour 2019
3. SHIRAN, Semillon 2020
White Blends
1. GIZO, White Wedding 2020
2. MIDBAR, Semillon Sauvignon 2020
3. BEN ZIMRA, White 2020
Rose
1. JERUSALEM, Rose 2020
1. TABOR, Rose, Adama Barbera 2020
2. 1848, Rose, 2 Generation 2020
3. BEN ZIMRA, Rose 2020
Red Wines
Blends – 50-90 NIS
1. GOLAN HEIGHTS, Red Blend, Gamla 2018
2. ORTAL, Adom 2018
3. BARKAN, Tzafit, Assemblage 2018
Blends – 90-140 NIS
1. NETOFA, Tel Qasser 2018
2. BAZELET HAGOLAN, Magma 2018
3. CARMEL, Syrah Mourvedere 2016
Blends – above 140 NIS
1. TABERNACLE, Ketoret, Betzalel 2018
2. TABOR, Winemaker's Selection 2015
3. TURA, Mountaine Peak 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon – Up to 100 NIS
1. BINYAMINA, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aquamarine 2018
2. RECANATI, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lebanon Vineyard 2018
3. TITORA, Cabernet Sauvignon, La Citadelle 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon – 100-160 NIS
1. SHILOH, Cabenet Sauvignon, Secret 2018
2. TURA, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mountain Heights 2018
2. JERUSALEM, Cabernet Sauvignon, 4990 2017
3. SEGAL, Petit UF 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon – above 160 NIS
1. BAZELET HAGOLAN, Reserve 2018
2. BARKAN, Cabernet Sauvignon, Superieur 2016
3. RAMOT NAFTALY, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grand Reserve 2018
3. SEGAL, Cabernet Sauvignon, UF 2017
Merlot – up to 90 NIS
1. SEGAL, Merlot, Free Run 2018
2. 1848, Merlot, 2 Generation 2019
3. MONY, Merlot, Estate Reserve 2018
Merlot – above 90 NIS
1. TEPERBERG, Merlot, Essence 2017
2. RECANATI, Merlot, Manara Vineyard 2018
3. TURA, Merlot, Mountain Heights 2018
Syrah – up to 90 NIS
1. RECANATI, Syrah 2020
1. SCORIA, Syrah 2018
2. GOLAN HEIGHTS, Syrah, Gamla 2018
2. MONY, Shiraz, Estate Reserve 2018
Syrah – above 90 NIS
1. CARMEL, Shiraz, Kayoumi 2015
2. SHILOH, Shiraz, Secret 2018
3. RECANATI, Syrah, Reserve 2018
Cabernet Franc
1. SHILOH,Cabernet Franc, Secret 2018
2. 1848,Cabernet Franc, 5 Generation 2019
3. HERMON RIVER, Cabernet Franc, Nevo 2017
Malbec
1. CARMEL, Melbec Admon, Signature 2016
2. GOLAN HEIGHTS, Malbec, Yarden 2017
Petit Syrah
1. MONY, Petit Syrah, Nahal 2019
1. SHILOH, Petit Syrah, Secret 2018
2. TEPERBERG, Petit Syrah, Legacy 2017
Petit Verdot
1. SHILOH, Petit Verdot, Secret 2018
2. JERUSALEM, Petit Verdot 2018
3. 70, Petit Verdot 2019
3. KADMA, Petit Verdot 2018
Carignan
1. CARMEL, Carignan, Vadi Milek, Signature 2018
2. SHIRAN, Old Vine Carignan 2018
Other Red Grape Variety
1. SARIG, Tannat 2019
2. GALAI, Marselan 2018
2. BARKAN, Argaman, Beta 2017
3. TABOR, Tannat, Shifon Vineyard 2016
Archive wines (2009-2013)
1. GALAI, Negev 2013
2. CARMEL, Merlot, Sha'al Vineyard 2013
3. BARKAN, Cabernet Sauvignon, Altitude 720 2013
Small Boutique Winery
Blends
1. KADMA, Gran Reserve 2017
2. KADMA, Lira 2018
3. MERON, Reserve 2017
Cabernet Sauvignon
1. TOM, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merav Vineyard 2018
2. CHITIM, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
3. GIZO, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Merlot
1. GIZO, Merlot 2018
2. SCORIA, Merlot 2019