Our Winemaker

Doron Yitzhaki

A passion for wine and winemaking has always been a central part of Doron Yitzhaki's life. At the age of 38, it was time for him to turn dreams into reality. The entire Yitzhaki family took part in establishing "Tulip" - an upscale boutique winery in Kfar Tikva in northern Israel.

Kfar Tikva is a special village for developmentally challenged adults. Doron initiated an exceptional project that succeeded in integrating residents of the village into the wine making process.

In a very short time, Tulip with Doron Yitzhaki as chief winemaker, was recognized amongst the finest wines in Israel, reaping both national and international awards.

In 2007, seeking new horizons Doron, together with his brother and two close friends partnered to initiate the Fusion Global Winery project as their “flying winemaker”.

Doron Yitzhaki, an engineer by profession, earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Oenology from the University of Adelaide in South Australia.

Doron’s achievements and recognitions to date:

USA
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker tasting – USA / Dec. 2007
Syrah Reserve 2005 – 90
Mostly Shiraz 2005 – 88

"Wine Spectator" - Kim Marcus – USA / June 2008
Syrah Reserve 2005 - 92
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005 – 90

Indy International Wine Competition 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004 - Concordance Gold medal (Double Gold medal)
Syrah Reserve 2004 – Bronze Medal
Just Merlot 2004 - Bronze Medal

UK
The International Wine and Spirit Competition
Just Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 – Bronze Medal

France
Citadelles du Vin 2006
Just Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - Excellence Trophy

Israel
Terra Vino Competition 2006
Just Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - Silver medal
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004 - Silver medal

"Eshkol Hazahav" Competition 2006
Syrah Reserve 2004 – Silver medal
Port Esperanza 1999 – Special Edition - Silver medal

"Eshkol Hazahav" Competition 2007
Mostly Cabernet Franc 2005 – Gold medal
Mostly Shiraz 2005 – Gold medal
Syrah Reserve 2005 – Silver medal