Sphera Winery

Givat Yeshayahu

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Domaine du Castel is a family winery in the Judean mountains, near Jerusalem. We strive to make classic & elegenat wines from our unique terroir. Eli Ben Zaken, together with his three children, strive to make classic and elegant fine wines. The red wines, Grand Vin and Petit Castel, are both Bordeaux blends; aged in French oak barrels, they have an intense and complex bouquet. The palate is silky and rich with deep black fruit, spices and soft but assertive tannins. The finish is long, smooth and clean. The wines are unfined and unfiltered to fully preserve their flavors. They are well suited for aging and should reach their peak a few years after release. The "C" Blanc du Castel is a Chardonnay. The wine is aged sur lie for 12 months in the underground cellars. There is a frequent bâtonnage (stirring of the lees), a technique that enhances its complexity. The aroma is fruity with a hint of roasted almonds. The palate is rich and round with plenty of yellow tropical fruit and citrus. It is very well balanced and mouth coating. Domaine du Castel winery currently produces around 8000 cases annually. The Wine Advocate of Robert Parker, perhaps the most influential wine critics in the world, writes: "Domaine du Castel is one of Israel's most prestigious wineries, invariably on most short lists in the "best winery in Israel" debate … among the long established crown jewels."

Our winery is located on the family farm in Moshav Sde Moshe. The wines are all made from grapes grown on the farm and are the best expression of the soil and vines we know so well. In the yard of the winery we host a wine experience in a relaxed and calm atmosphere facing the view of the vineyards.

Elah Valley Wineries are one of the leading and advanced wineries in Israel and are an important landmark in everything related to hospitality and regional wine tourism. The winery has a visitor center where workshops, wine tastings and various events can be held.

“Ahat” Winery is a small, high-quality boutique winery run by a single woman, born out of a passion for creation and a desire for free expression in the winemaking process. The vineyard is located in the Upper Galilee, while the winery itself is based in Mateh Yehuda. It produces white and rosé wines that are regularly featured in some of the country’s leading restaurants, wine bars, and specialty shops. Nitzan Sabrasky, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of Milan and a master’s degree in Viticulture and Enology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, decided to establish her own small winery after gaining experience in wineries across Italy, South Africa, and Israel. Her winemaking philosophy is rooted in respect for the raw material, with a preference for minimal intervention and as little use of additives as possible. The pursuit of balance and freshness guides her work and plays a key role in the decision-making process.

The winery was established in 2002 at my home out of my love for wine and was moved to the vineyard grounds at the entrance to Eilat in 2014. Back in 2008, the winery won its first medal out of 24 that the winery has won since its establishment. The combination of desert, sea and mineral soil produces a unique wine. The winery produces white and red wines from different varieties and at the visitor center we prepare a selection of delicacies for guests to enhance the experience of visiting the complex.