Israel

Question 1

Who founded Carmel Winery in Israel?

Answer 1

Baron Edmond de Rothschild of Château Lafite

Question 2

What winery launched the modern era of Israeli wine. Where did they do this and when?

Answer 2

Golan Heights Winery

1980’s

Question 3

Where in Israel would you find Terra Rossa soil?

Answer 3

Judean Hills

Galilee

Question 4

What Israeli wine region has the highest elevation?

Answer 4

Golan Heights

Question 5

What Israeli wine region stretches from Haifa in the north to Gaza in the south?

Answer 5

Coastal Plain

Question 6

What Israeli wine region surrounds Jerusalem?

Answer 6

Shomron Hills

Question 7

What is the Southern most wine region in Israel?

Answer 7

Negev

Question 8

What is Emerald Riesling a crossing of?

Answer 8

Muscadell X Riesling

Question 9

Name three native white varietals in Israel?

Answer 9

Marawi

Dabouki

Jandali

Question 10

What is Aragman a crossing of?

Answer 10

Carignan X Souzão

Question 11

Name two native red varietals to Israel?

Answer 11

Bittuni

Baladi Asmar

Question 12

What is the soil of the Golan Heights?

Answer 12

Volcanic derived soils from tufa and basalt.