The Judean Hills is in the center of the country, on the slopes rising towards the Jerusalem mountains. The region has undergone a renaissance since the early 1990’s. It can be characterized by numerous boutique wineries making wine from individual plots in small vineyards reflecting the local terroir. The soils are shallow terra rossa on a limestone bedrock and the vineyards rise from 400 to 900 meters above sea level.

 

WINERIES

The wineries which may be visited in the Judean Hills wine region include:

 

Agur – Cabinet maker turned into artisan winemaker

Clos de Gat –  Israel’s most authentic estate winery

Castel (K) – Set the standards of quality & style in Israel

Ella Valley (K) – Beautiful vineyards where David fought Goliath

Flam (K) – Second generation family winemakers

Katlav – Back to basics architect makes wine

Montefiore (K) – Family story representing both the history of Israel & of  Israeli wine

Mony (K) – Israeli Arab Christian family making kosher wines

Tzora (K) – Wines made by Israel’s first Master of Wine

Zafririn – Garagiste owned by archaeologists