Yiftah’el Winery

Yiftah’el Winery was opened in 1999 as another part to Hadas and Zvika Ofir’s farm in Alon HaGalil.

In 2004, Winemaker Kobi Tuch joined the winery as an advisor. Kobi is the founder of Israel’s first boutique winery – Mount Meron Winery.

Yiftah’el vineyard is located west of Highway 77, on the northern slopes of a hill facing Zippori River.

The grapevines are planted in terra rossa soil with hard limestone.

Hadas and Zvika came to Alon HaGalil in 1984, the two grew up in Moshavim and wanted to continue their families’ farming traditions on a new, young Moshav.

Their farm (or Meshek) started from a little apiary which grew bigger and bigger until it became the farm’s main source of income.

In 1986, they decided to plant a vineyard in order to deepen their roots in the lands of the Galilee.

Zvika says: “For years we sold grapes to different wineries, and the wines that were made from them got many praises. In 1999, we decided to start our own winery and make our own wine. Ever since, we make sure our wine is produced solely from our vineyard’s grapes. Our wines are unique because they are each made of 100% one particular variety of grapes. The proximity to the winery and dedicated care of the vineyard, contribute to the production of high-quality wine, all thanks to the expertise of Winemaker Kobi Tuch”.

The winery offers a variety of wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Shiraz, Marselan and Petit Syrah – reds, and Roussanne – white. The winery makes around 5,000 bottles a year, each made using one specific grape variety.

Zvika and Hadas brought an American cabin to the farm and inside it you can taste and purchase their wine, nine types of honey produced in the farm, and enjoy small changing exhibitions by Galilean artists.