Rte 89: Wine Tour in Galilee, Israel

The Upper Galilee region in Israel is rich in culinary adventures -- from wine tasting, to cheese sampling, and berry picking. Tour boutique wineries, alongside larger ones which already export their well-reviewed products abroad.

For a complete overview of the wine industry in Israel, we highly recommend the book Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines 2006.

Taste fruit of the vine and sample the free wine tastings!

[1] Moshav Biriya

Rte 8900

Biriya Boutique Winery

Established by Dr. Moshe Porat, a surgical orthopedist, and his wife, Hava, a pharmacist, the winery is located on Moshav Birya. Kosher.

Where: Moshav Birya
T: 052.540.5223

Boutique wineries in Israel, Upper Galilee

[2] Kadita

Rte 89

Kadita Boutique Winery

Established in 1998, the vineyards are located in a cold climate, with snowy winters.

Where: Kadita
T: 04.692.1963

[3] Dalton Industrial Area

Rte 886

Dalton Winery

One of the larger boutique wineries, Dalton wines are sold in the U.S. and Europe. Winemaking, wine tasting and guided tours available but must be pre-arranged. Kosher.

Where: Dalton Industrial Park
T: 04.698.7683

[4] Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra

Rte 886

[4A] Ben Zimra Winery

Established in a cold-grape-growing climate, this vineyard islocated 870 meters above sea level. Wine tastings and tours available by appointment.

Where: Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra
T: 04.698.0056

[4B] Mills Family Winery

Rte 886

This family owned winery is operated from the grape-growing stage through wine bottling by family members. Wines are produced according to old school methods and aged in French oak barrels.

Where: Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra
T: 04.698.0623

[4C] Rimon Winery

Rte 886

Specialty wines produced from pomegranate seeds both a dry red wine and a dessert wine. Visitors welcome by appointment. Kosher.

Where: Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra
T: 04.682.2325

[4D] Friedman Winery

Rte 886

Veteran vineyard growers and grape suppliers to known wineries in Israel, the Friedman brothers only recently started to produce their own label. Visitors welcome by appointment. Kosher.

Where: Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra
T: 050.551.6259

[5] Moshav Safsufa

Rte 89

Sifsaf Winery

Established by Arik Elbaz, this winery at Moshav Safsufa produces aromatic wines which are aged in oak barrels. Visitors welcome by appointment. Kosher.

Where: Moshav Safsufa
T: 054.646.5590

[6] Kfar Shammai

Rte 866

Nahal Ammud Winery

Established in 1995 by Avi Abu. Award winning wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sirah, Merlot.Visitors welcome by appointment. Kosher.

Where: Kfar Shammai
T: 050.498.9013