Open on Saturday - Wineries

Alona Winery was established in 2001 by Ilana Rabau - Friedman and Micha Rabau, a couple of doctors, and by Fanny and Eli Azulai, second generation farmers for wine grape growers. All the processes of making the wine, from choosing the varieties, planting the vineyards and cultivating them, through the vintage, wine preparation to bottling is done by the families alone. The winery produces about 9000 bottles a year, and the wine production combines old and new world methods. The wine is aged for at least 12 months in French and American oak barrels and recently also the use of 2 500-liter barrels of Austrian oak. The wine is aged in both new and used barrels. In order to preserve the characteristics of the grapes and their complexity, the wine is bottled without shading processes after coarse filtration only. Alona Wines has won many awards in Israeli and international competitions and in 2007 the winery was chosen as the best small boutique winery in Israel.

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The Neve Yarak winery was established in Moshav Neve Yarak, in early 2015, by Momo Shmilovitz - a third generation to an agricultural family from the founders of the settlement The winery specializes in making wine from Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah grapes, grown in mature vineyards, nurtured by the family. Combining passion for wine and agriculture, the local grapes tell a story of sixty years of settlement and agricultural, social and cultural development. A story about a unique microclimate and clay soil that holds rainwater and minerals, that enable husbandry farming.

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A boutique winery in Moshav HaYogev in the Jezreel valley. Besides the winery and our magical visitor center, the family farm has an organic olive grove, natural honey beehives and of course a young and fresh grape vineyard which we take care of with a lot of love and warmth because we believe that good wine starts with good grapes. You are welcome to visit us, fall in love with wine, breathe nature, enjoy our tours and relax.

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A local regional winery in the heart of the Ella Valley. Agur is a winery with an opinion and we refuse to go with closed eyes after changing fashions. This choice seems to be appreciated by wine lovers and we intend to persevere in it. I am fascinated by the process of merging and grooming between the different barrels, varieties and smoothies. It is a great privilege to be acquainted with a new wonder created in the palate after tasting dozens of barrels, and the ability to get excited over and over again gives us the strength to bring this discovery to more wine lovers. More. Each of our wines consists of a mixture of a unique and one-time screen, and is a story in itself. It all starts, of course, with the finest grapes grown in our area.

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Zafririm Winery - no need for words, just good wine. At Zafririm Winery, we emphasize producing wines from our locality or terroir from the Ela Valley. We assemble our blends from a wide range of varietals that together accentuate the terroir of the ''Adullam'' region, ''Yehuda'' Hills, characterized by a singular combination of soil and climate. The locality can be tasted in our wines, emphasizing the exceptional natural features of the region.From white Columbard and Rose from Cabernet Franc to red blends made of Syrah, Durif, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and our Zinfandel, we offer a chance to sit and taste, to buy the wines you fancy and tell your friends.

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Ophir Farm is a boutique winery, vineyard, and apiary. From beekeeping to farming to fermentation at the boutique winery, our story begins with beekeeping. We look forward to welcoming you to our visitor center, built from a unique wooden hut from the Appalachian Mountains and surrounded by a eucalyptus grove, in front of the vineyard. If you arrive, we will be happy to tell you the story of the family and the farm and we will be able to offer you the variety of experiences we offer - a guided tour of the farm and winery, a couple's experience of cheese and wine tastings and a picnic package that you can collect and continue hiking. In addition to tasting our nine kinds of honey, we also sell wine and honey from the farm. We do not reserve seats in advance. Seats with us are under the shade of the eucalyptus or on the balcony of the cabin, based on availability. We will meet the Ophir family.

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Amphora Winery was established in 1998 and is located in the historical Mekura farm, on the side of a mountain and among the vineyards. We produce quality wines that go through a meticulous winemaking process. The place offers a unique atmosphere, combining nature and wine. You are invited to come and taste different and unique wines, produced with love and dedication, and all this among the vineyards and breathtaking views. Our wine tastings offer a wide variety of wines, our professional staff will accompany you and explain each series and specific wine, the production process and its unique characteristics. Along with the wines, a rich palette of cheeses and other delicacies will be served carefully selected to highlight the aromas of each and every wine.

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Kadma Winery is the only winery in the country that uses huge clay pots in its wine production process. The winery combines ancient technologies with up-to-date knowledge and renews winemaking technologies common in the Land of Israel in ancient times. It is located in the village of Uriah, halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

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Tzora Vineyards, established in 1993 by Ronnie James, was one of the first to plant on the high elevation slopes of the Judean Hills. The Judean Hills rise sharply from the coastal plain and offer ideal conditions for growing exceptional fruit. The wines are produced solely from Tzora's own estate vineyards and express the quality and character of the Judean Hills terroir. The team’s aim is to produce wines that tell a sincere, authentic story of the local soil and climate of the Judean Hills.

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