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."
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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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Bat Shlomo Winery is located in the coastal hills of Israel, surrounded by vineyards, forests and magnificent nature reserves. With us you will enjoy unique tours and wine tastings, which combine the story of Baron Rothschild's first ascension to the land and the establishment of the historic village in 1889. Our dedicated team specializes in creating intimate and exciting experiences that connect nature, history and fine wine.
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Mettler Winery is a family boutique winery located in the magical Elah Valley. In the winery we produce red and rosé wines. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grapes grow in our vineyards. The rosé and the red blends consist of the grapes that grow in our vineyard. The wine making processes are carried out while maintaining the values of tradition. The manual harvest is done in the early morning hours, the clusters are transported directly from the vineyard to the winery. The vines in our vineyard are cared for with dedication and love, we give nature its place, we maintain organic and natural materials and aids, while emphasizing the preservation of the environment.
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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.
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Clos de Gat winery is located on the slopes of the Judean Hills, with its vineyards reaching toward the Ayalon Valley. Grapes have been grown on these gently rolling hills for thousands of years—an ancient winepress over 3,000 years old still sits on the winery grounds. A thin layer of soil over limestone and a unique microclimate come together to create ideal conditions for growing exceptional quality wine grapes.
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Netofa Winery was founded in 2006 built with a passion for wine and love of the land, productivity and fieldwork. We offer elegant fine wines with subtle body and complex aromas and flavors. Netofa Winery is a place for people who love. Who love wine, who love people, who love to host and who love to live
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Barkan Winery Visitor Center at Kibbutz Hulda invites you to be exposed to the great world of wine saturated with flavors, aromas and colors. At the center we offer guided tours and wine tasting with a team of professional winemakers, along with an amazing view of more than two thousand dunams of vineyards. All these great experiences are only half an hour drive from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. In addition, you can also order cheese platters and snacks and purchase from the winery's shop.
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As second generation children of immigrants from Eastern Europe, the land has a special meaning for us. That's why when an opportunity presented itself in the middle of life, we decided to leave the city, move to the village and plant a vineyard. First we focused on studying the soil and growing the grapes. We learned everywhere and from anyone who was willing to share his knowledge and experience with us. Faith in the path, passion for good wine, diligence and a strong desire to succeed led to the blossoming of a beautiful vineyard. In 2012 we decided to come full circle and establish a winery to produce quality boutique wines locally.
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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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