The second largest wine region in Israel, the Samson, or Shimshon, wine region extends across the central coastal plan down the Judean Lowlands’ rolling hills. With a Mediterranean climate of humid, hot summers and mild winters, and vineyards tilled in limestone,...

Lying west of Jerusalem, the Judean Hills wine region is characterized by its warm days and cooler nights. Soils are stony and limey. Vineyards for wineries in other regions are often found here because of the excellent growing conditions. The Tzora Winery is one of...

The Galil wine region covers the northern part of Israel, extending south from the Lebanese border. Its cool climate and higher altitudes produce premium grapes. With its rich volcanic and basalt rock soil and cool breezes, the Golan Heights area of the Galil wine...

The Shomron region is an excellent one to tour, as it provides close proximity to wineries that are in all stages of development in the country’s wine industry — particularly in the southern Mt. Carmel area. This area is found midway between Netanya and Haifa, and it...

Modern irrigation systems have made wine cultivation in the Negev Desert a viable option for winemakers.Other than its extreme dryness, the Negev makes an ideal locale for vineyards. Its soils are surprisingly loamy, and its temperature fluctuations from daytime heat...

When most people think of a tour of Israel, the first thing that comes to mind is not a winery tour. But Israel today is home to over 200 wineries, many of which are award-winning boutique operations. The United States is the major importer of Israeli wines, but they...