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5 Must-Visit Wineries In Israel
Israel ’ s main wine-producing regions are : Shomron region , Galilee , Negev Desert , the Judean Hills and the Samson region . Over 80 % of the vineyards are located in Samson , Galilee or the Shomron regions . During the last twenty years , the Israeli wine industry has experienced a boom and there are now over 350 wineries with many offering extensive wine tours . Here ’ s our list of five wineries you can visit .
Carmel Winery One of the largest and oldest wineries in the country , it produces 15 million bottles annually . Visitors are welcome to take part in workshops and tours , as well as wine tasting . A cultural center offers other activities for tourists including a look into the history of the winery , which Baron de Rothschild set up in 1882 .
Yatir Winery This winery is built at the foot of the Tel Arad Fort , a mere ten minutes from the vineyards of the Yatir Forest . It was founded as a joint venture in 2000 by the local vineyard owners and the Carmel Winery . This winery has been awarded with exceptional recognition , its wines rated among top wines in Israel by international and local wine critics . The Negev desert climate makes their process of wine making unique . If heading south , this winery should be a sure stop .
Binyamina Winery
An iconic place located not far from the beautiful town of Zichron Ya ’ akov , this winery was established in 1952 and is situated in an old perfume factory . It has since expanded and now the Binyamina winery offers wines under five different labels . You can enjoy wine workshops , a short film and a vineyard tour . Bring the little ones with you - they offer grape juice tasting for underage visitors !
Tishbi Estate Winery
Located in the seaside town of Zichron Ya ’ akov , and established by Baron de Rothschild over a century ago , wine lovers can tour the six vineyards owned by the winery , sample the wine and learn about the history
surrounding it . Over a million bottles are produced every year . This winery also produces delicacies such as wine jellies , jams and chocolates .
Golan Heights
Winery This winery has been pioneering winemaking techniques since the early eighties . Visitors can take a tour of its cellars and vineyards , view a short movie explaining the history of the area and enjoy a wine-andcheese tasting that features local cheeses . The Gamla , Golan and Yarden labels produced here are distributed internationally . Don ’ t miss out on visiting this winery , with its gorgeous mountainous backdrop !
Although of all the wineries you come across on your travel throughout Israel will be worth a stop and taste , these five should be on your itinerary .