The annual Best Value competition results have been announced. This is the sister competiion to Eshkol Ha'Zahav, for wines less than 79 shekels in cost. The competition was organized by Studio ben Ami, owned by famous sommelier, Avi Ben Ami. The technical adviser was Doron Rav Hon, the winemaker. The most outstanding prize winners were Tabor Winery, Teperberg 1870 and the Golan Heights Winery with three gold medals each.
The gold medal winners were:
SPARKLING WINES
Golan Heights Gamla Brut
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Tabor Adama Sauvignon Blanc 2014
CHARDONNAY
Tabor Adama Chardonnay 2014
GEWURZTRAMINER
Leuria Gewurztraminer 2014
OTHER WHITE WINE VARIETIES
Psagot Viognier 2014
WHITE BLENDS
Golan Heights Mount Hermon White 2013
WHITES UP TO 50 ILS
Tabor Har Chardonnay 2014
ROSE
Teperberg 1870 Silver Rose 2014
MERLOT
Carmel Private Collection Merlot 2012
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Carmel Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
SYRAH/ SHIRAZ
Golan Heights Gamla Shmorah Syrah
OTHER RED VARIETIES
1848 4th Generation Barbera 2012
BLEND BORDEAUX
Teperberg Meritage 2012
Galil Mountain Alon 2012
FREE BLEND
Netofa Tinto 2013
REDS UP TO 50 ILS
Zion Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Teperberg Silver Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
DESSERT WINES
Golan Heights Mount Hermon Moscato 2014