Wines From Israel

Delve into Israel's Ancient Wine Traditions with Drinks House 247

Israel, where history and modernity intertwine, offers wines that echo millennia of winemaking traditions. From the mineral-rich soils of Galilee to the desert oases of Negev, our Israeli wine collection reflects a land of contrasts and promise. Sip on stories from the biblical vineyards to the contemporary cellars.

A Guide to Israeli Wine

Wine has been made in the land of Israel for thousands of years. The modern industry began in 1882, when Baron Edmond de Rothschild helped found the Carmel winery. Since the 1980s a new generation of wineries has transformed quality, planting vineyards in cooler, higher sites.

Regions

• Galilee and the Golan Heights: in the north, high and cool, with volcanic and limestone soils. Many of Israel's finest wines come from here.
• Judean Hills: around Jerusalem, with limestone and terra rossa soils. Yatir Forest, one of Israel's most acclaimed reds, comes from vineyards planted inside Israel's largest forest, at the edge of the Negev desert.
• Coastal plain and Samson: warmer areas around the historic wineries.

What you will find here

Yatir Forest, Carmel Signature's Mediterranean blend and 1848 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from a winemaking family whose roots in Jerusalem go back to 1848. All three are Cabernet- or Mediterranean-style reds with ripe dark fruit and a fresh finish.

Kosher

Most Israeli wines are kosher-certified, which makes them a natural choice for Shabbat, Passover and other celebrations. See our full kosher wines range, and check each product page for certification details.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18°C and decant younger vintages. Israeli reds pair well with lamb, slow-cooked brisket, grilled meats and Middle Eastern spices.

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