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Geography & Climate
Israel is an Eastern Mediterranean country, part of what some will call the Levant and others, the Near East. It is a sliver of a country bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, and surrounded by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt to the north, west and south.
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Grape Varieties
The three most heavily planted red wine varieties in Israel today are Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Merlot.The main planted white varieties are Colombard and Emerald Riesling.
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Wine Industry
Israel is a country the size of New Jersey or Wales. To put everything in perspective, it must be understood that Israel has a miniscule wine industry compared with most wine countries.
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Wine Regions
The country is divided into five regions; Galilee, Shomron, Samson, Judean Hills and the Negev. These are the regions registered by the TTB in America and the European Community.
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Vineyards
Israel is famous for its agriculture. Israeli farmers are leaders in innovations and new technology, always pushing the frontiers of knowledge and challenging existing pre-conceptions. This technology and drive is also present amongst the country’s wine growers.
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I buy Israeli wines in my country (Not for Israelis)
