Netofa winery in the galilee town of mitzpeh netofa, welcomes visitors to taste its kosher wines with the founder, french winemaker pierre miodownick, who traded his vineyards in bordeaux for the rolling hills of the yavneel valley. Listed below the map is updated contact information for every. Wine is big business in israel with production of approximately 35 million bottles of wine a year and exports all over the world. Apr 12, 2018 wine represents modern israel, both the land and the people, and connects us by a thread to ancient israel, biblical times and the roots of the jewish people, where wine was also crucial to the. A brief chronology of wine making in israel according to the book of genesis the first thing noah did, after disembarking from the ark was to plant a vineyard. Outside, we will see the vineyards and begin an intimate tour explaining the. The country has recently become a major center on the world. Amid the harsh desert scenery which dominates the landscape of southern israel, a series of vineyards has been built over the last decade by a number of pioneering and dedicated idealistic people, who love their land, and together with state of the art drip irrigation technology, have grown vines and created wines where just a few years before, the idea would be unimaginable. Wines of israel is a new book published by cordinata. Paul advised his disciple timothy against drinking too much wine and one of the criteria for selecting elders for the churches was they avoid the same fault.
Israels top 10 boutique vineyards in the last 18 years the number of boutique wineries in israel has leapt exponentially from seven to nearly 300. The negev desert wine route this dry and arid region in southern israel is home to a burgeoning wine scene, thanks to a group of pioneering 21stcentury farmers and their use of computerized drip. Many of the larger wineries have a visitors center and provide a one hour. Here, wine was commonly used for religious ceremonies as well as for general consumption. Wine tours in israel israel wine journeys tour options. When its good, its worldclass, and several of israels winegrowing regions are among the most beautiful in the world. Israel is now on the map as a major producer of gourmet wine. Flam winery in eshtaol judean hills is where israel flam and his children come together to make some of israels most fantastic wine, handsdown, says katz. Israel tours offer tourists an interesting day out that appeals to all the senses.
Sep 26, 2016 at the same time as israels culinary scene continues to thrive, the fruit of the vine goes bigtime as israeli wine continues to rack up international acclaim. Nine wineries make modern use of the ancient nabatean grapegrowing terraces in israels negev desert, a perfect climate for the craft. Wine in the bible and modern israeli wineries christian. Breakfast table book the wine route of israel zion judaica. Wine in israel has a rich history, dating back thousands of years, with many biblical references to local vineyards. It was only in the late 19th century, as jewish settlers began to gravitate toward palestine that wines began to appear again. Wine route of israel israeli wines pride of israel. Israel tour guides wine tour in israel private tours in israel. Discover some of the best wineries with a grape lovers guide to wine tasting tours in israel. Israel tour guides wine tour in israel private tours in. Centuries would pass before wine making would make a comeback. The ultimate resource on israeli wines wineenthusiast magazine in time for the. Filled with hundreds of lush and intriguing photographs, this book. The country has recently become a major center on the world winemaking map with more than 200 wineries scattered across the country, from the tuscanesque galilee in northern israel to the more barren negev desert.
Amid the harsh desert scenery which dominates the landscape of southern israel, a series of vineyards has been built over the last decade by a number of pioneering and dedicated idealistic people, who love their land, and together with state of the art drip irrigation technology, have grown vines and created wines where just a few years before, the. Wine represents modern israel, both the land and the people, and connects us by a thread to ancient israel, biblical times and the roots of the jewish people, where wine was also crucial to the. The modern israeli wine industry was founded by baron. The wine route of israel is published by cordinata and retails at nis. The book of deuteronomy discusses the gefen, or fruit of the vine. Israel is a new world country, in one of the most ancient wine growing regions.
Wine has been produced in the land of israel since biblical times. Israel tours offer tourists an interesting day out that appeals to all the. Israeli wine is produced by literally hundreds of wineries throughout israel, ranging in size from small boutique enterprises to large companies producing over ten million bottles per year. Its somewhat shocking to consider that a country the size of new jersey has such wide variety in its winemaking terroir the soil, topography and climate in which grapes are. Price new from used from hardcover, 2008 please retry hardcover. For years, many israeli vintners created wines from high yielding vineyards. Send us your requeset and we will help you plan your israel wine tour with our tour guides. Negev wine tours in israel can be arranged in all regions throughout the country including tel aviv, haifa, and. Apr, 2017 an unsophisticated wine thats a local blend of arinto, antao vaz and roupeiro, with a low alcohol content 12. Israel was a trading route for wines between egypt and. Winemakers revive ancient negev wine route israel21c.
Israels wine history is perhaps one of the richest on earth, dating back thousands of years. The wine route of israel provides its readers with a panoramic and comprehensive overview of israels wineries, wine history over generations, growing regions, and vineyards. Explore israels highlights sites, this 8 day trip covers israel bibleland top tour sites. In the book of deuteronomy, the fruit of the vine was listed as one of the seven blessed species of fruit found in the land of israel. Flam is among israeli wineries offering a full visitor experience. This coffee table book is a comprehensive overview of israeli wine in full. Israels wine and wineries have developed hugely over the past decade into a worldclass network of wineries stretching across the country. The best combination wine and chocolate at one of the most thrilling places in israel. Jews have been making wine in israel since biblical times. Mar 05, 2018 jews have been making wine in israel since biblical times. Hatishbi winery is one of oldest wineries in israel, founded in 1945, and is located in zichron yaakov, while its vineyards are located from sde boker to golan heights. The wine route of israel provides its readers with a panoramic and comprehensive overview of israel s wineries, wine history over generations, growing regions, and vineyards. It is situated in the eastern mediterranean, the cradle of the grape, where wine culture began.
Breakfast table pictorial the wine route of israel. Jun 10, 2015 chanson is a remarkable wine, blending three old, traditional grapes in equal measure to make an entirely new, refreshing, surprisingly robust wine. Israels wine exports have increased rapidly as a world market rediscovers what israel has known along. Filled with hundreds of lush and intriguing photographs, this book is a delight for the wine connoisseur, novice, or anyone interested in the beauty of israel. Israeli wine is produced by literally hundreds of wineries throughout israel, ranging in size from small boutique enterprises to large. The maps show the different wine routes from the upper galilee down to the negev. You can book netofas wine room for guided wine tastings, gourmet meals. With a rich history of wine production dating back to biblical times, israel is a part of the cradle of wine civilization. Chanson is a remarkable wine, blending three old, traditional grapes in equal measure to make an entirely new, refreshing, surprisingly robust wine. Price new from used from hardcover, 2008 please retry. We have wine toured in europe, australia, california, new zealand and the okanagan valley of canada and thought both the wines and the wine tasting at the golan heights winery to be highly competitive. During the roman times, israeli wines were sought after and exported to rome. The fourth edition of the wine route of israel has been published.
Negev wine tours in israel can be arranged in all regions throughout the country including tel aviv, haifa, and all other locations in israel. Opt to follow the suggested itinerary or create one of your own, and spend the day exploring up to three boutique and estate wineries nestled in and around israels heartlands and the carmel mountains. Thirteen israeli wines that will change your worldview. According to the authors of the old testament tanakh, hebrew bible, etc. There are numerous biblical references to local vineyards. Today, there are between 280 and 300, oded shoham of israel wine experience tells israel21c. Premium israeli wines and wine tours israel travel secrets.
Take in the beauty of the luscious mountains and hills where israels rural vineyards soak up the mediterranean sun. The quality of these new wines is attracting connoisseurs worldwide. The israel wine industry has come a long way from the initial rothchild megadonation to plant coastal vineyards in 1882, for the production of kosher sweet sacramental wines fro export to jews worldwide. In the book of deuteronomy, the fruit of the vine was listed as one of the seven blessed species. The introductory pages of the wine route of israel are filled with captivating overviews of some of the most important and lesser known topics in israeli wine, including a fascinating.
Begin the tour in jerusalem make your way to visit the holy bethlehem sites, visit nazareth, northern israel and sleep. An unsophisticated wine thats a local blend of arinto, antao vaz and roupeiro, with a low alcohol content 12. Although you can find excellent wines easily all over israel, the best way to get a real taste is to visit the source and take a tour of a winery. Amid the harsh desert scenery which dominates the landscape of southern israel, a series of vineyards has been built over the last. Wine has a value and is enjoyed best in moderation as the bible teaches. Israel was a trading route for wines between egypt and mesopotamia. The country has perfecting the art of wine making to compete with some of the best in the world. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Tours from jerusalem, tel aviv, haifa and all over israel. With firstclass winemakers israel is again showcasing its dynamic wine production at this years prowein fair. Many of the larger wineries have a visitors center and provide a one hour tour including a film, a visit to the oak barrel cellar and wine tasting. It is really the little sister of the larger format coffee table book, the wine route of israel. Thirteen israeli wines that will change your worldview the. Tour the winery and distillery and taste the wines, spirits and homemade goat.
In fact, wine has been produced in israel since biblical times. Winery tours in israel enjoy a personalized tour of israels wonderful wineries, sip fine wine with winemakers at boutique wineries, and travel scenic wine routes. Lori hatcher is a blogger, womens ministry speaker, and author of the christian small publishers 2016 book of the year, hungry. Read what the press and aficionados have to say about israel wines and the great strides iwpa is making to bring them to you. The books are available in steimatzky and tzomet sefarim, the duty free shops at ben gurion airport, and at the visitors centers and shops of wineries. Only 12 chapters long, the book of daniel is a mustread. It has a very small number of wines, but is very much into the concept of terroir, and eran pick, the winemaker, makes expressive wines which represent the richness of. The ultimate resource on israeli wines wineenthusiast magazine in time for the high holy days this september, the third edition of the wine route of israel cordinata publishing house, 2012, by euezer sacks, yaron. Wine has been produced in israel since biblical times, perhaps longer than anywhere in the world. The tour includes a visit to the cellars and a peek at both traditional and innovative technologies used in the production of kosher carmel wines. Jan 01, 2006 the wine route of israel provides its readers with a panoramic and comprehensive overview of israels wineries, wine history over generations, growing regions, and vineyards. At the joint booth 09 a59 the eight wineries recanati.
Experience the passion for winemaking and taste for yourselves why israeli wines have been winning international awards and attracting critical acclaim. A tour of israel that will be a feast for all the senses. The location of israel along a historic wine trading route between mesopotamia and egypt brought winemaking knowledge and influence to the area. You can book a guided tour and a professional degustation. Viticulture has existed in the land of israel since biblical times. Jan 04, 2017 the wine route of israel provides its readers with a panoramic and comprehensive overview of israels wineries, wine history over generations, growing regions, and vineyards. They offer tours for families or couples kid make labels for wine bottles which includes tastings of their wines and amazing liquors. Israel wine making since the 1980s has improved tremendously. Here, chardonnay, semillion and viognier grapes produce an aromatic, citrusy white, perfectly balanced by guava and a trace of white raisin. The wine route of israel includes a comprehensive history of israeli wine including explanations and information about the israeli wine scene. Handcrafted wines of israel is an elite group of wineries representing israels finest boutique wines from select vineyards. The book includes an a to z of israeli wineries, from israel. Each individual wine is a unique expression of the terroir of a particular region.
Here, wine was commonly used for religious ceremonies as well as for general. Delve into central israels rich wine country on a private, customizable day trip from tel aviv. Listed below the map is updated contact information for every winery and, to the extent available, a write up on the winery and detailed tasting notes for some of their best or most interesting wines. During roman times, it was a popular export, but during islamic rule around 0, production was virtually extinguished. New book on israeli wine israeli wines pride of israel. Israel wines in the press israel wine producers association. The tour will begin in one of israels boutique wineries. Amid the harsh desert scenery which dominates the landscape of southern israel, a series of vineyards has been built over the last decade by a number of. A terrific wine that will go nicely with a salad and omelette, but also as an opener for a more elaborate dinner 65 shekels.