Hugh Johnson’s 2010 Wine Book Features Israeli Wine
19 Aug2009
This article about Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book first appeared on wines-israel.com
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2010 is published already, even though it is only late August 2009. 
However early or not, it represents good news for Israel! No less than twenty six Israeli wineries have made this prestigious guide book, which is similar to the Michelin Guide but for wine.
However early or not, it represents good news for Israel! No less than twenty six Israeli wineries have made this prestigious guide book, which is similar to the Michelin Guide but for wine.The most encouraging thing is that a number of wineries have progressed in the ratings received since last year. This reflects the reality that Israeli wines are not only improving in quality, but being seen as such by one of the world’s most famous wine writers.
Two wineries succeeded to get the ultimate rating possible: the elusive four stars. Furthermore two other wineries had wines personally recommended by Hugh Johnson himself. The four wineries to receive pride of place were: Castel, Yatir, Golan Heights & Margalit.
The main highlight is that two Israeli wineries were awarded the prestigious, four star recognition. Four stars are usually awarded only to the very finest wineries in the world. Domaine du Castel received four stars and Yatir Winery was awarded three to four stars. This reflects great credit on Israel.
Furthermore two more wineries, Margalit & the Golan Heights, not only were awarded three stars, but also were honored to have a personal recommendation of one of their wines. The Margalit Special Reserve and Yarden El Rom Cabernet Sauvignon were singled out.
Some wineries were highlighted as having especially good wines in their price range. Those selected for good value wines were: Barkan-Segal, Carmel, Galil Mountain and Tabor.
The only winery left off from last year’s list is Amphorae. The only new addition is Agur Winery, which is included for the first time.
The Pocket Wine Book was first published in 1977. Since then it has become a vital source of information for wine lovers and connoisseurs alike. It is the world’s largest selling wine book and is published by Mitchell Beazley.
Hugh Johnson is the world’s most famous and prolific wine writer. His books like World Atlas of Wine, The Wine Companion, The Story of Wine, and The Art & Science of Wine are ‘must haves’ for any wine library.
The wineries listed and the ratings they received are as follows:
Four Stars ****
CastelThree to Four Stars ***>****
Yatir
CastelThree to Four Stars ***>****
Yatir
Three Stars ***
Golan Heights, Margalit
Two to Three Stars **>***
Carmel, Chateau Golan, Clos de Gat, Flam
Two Stars **
Barkan-Segal, Galil Mountain, Pelter, Recanati, Saslove, Tulip, Vitkin
One to Two Stars *>**
Agur, Chillag, Dalton, Ella Valley, Sea Horse, Tabor, Tzora
One Star *
Bazelet Hagolan, Binyamina, Teperberg, Tishbi
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