Galil Mountain Winery
The Upper Galilee mountain range is the heart and soul of our winery. Situated at elevation, the innovatively designed winery is committed to revitalizing the region’s rich history of winemaking. The Upper Galilee Mountains reach over 3,300 feet above sea level and have been known for quality grape cultivation for over 2,000 years. Today, the area’s topography, soil and climate make the area an ideal home for the vibrant Galil Mountain Winery.
Established as a joint venture in 2000 between world-renowned Golan Heights Winery and Kibbutz Yiron, Galil Mountain Winery unites the best of tradition and technology. With six vineyard areas to choose from and proven expertise from our exceptional team, Galil Mountain Winery offers an inspired selection of award-winning wines that remains true to its roots. Sharing a commitment to sustainability with Golan Heights Winery, the vineyards of Galil Mountain Winery were the first to receive accredited sustainable certification under the rigorous and renowned LODI RULES program.
The earth and nature are the keys to our success. It’s natural for us to do whatever we can to keep them healthy over time.
– Galil Mountain Winery
The Vineyards
Galil Mountain cultivates six vineyards with varying topographical and climatic conditions that all contribute to high-quality winemaking. Planted up to 2,800 feet, the vines enjoy warm summer days and cool nights, with snow and frost in winter. The soils vary from limestone to flint, terra rossa and basalt.
The Vines
Perched atop picturesque slopes, our vines enjoy Mediterranean sun and thrive in the rich, volcanic soils of the Galilee. With care and sustainable practices, we craft wines that capture the essence of our terroir, from elegant whites to bold reds.
David Bar-Ilan
HEAD WINEMAKER
In 2024, David Bar-Ilan was appointed head winemaker of Galil Mountain Winery. In this role, he oversees the winery’s agricultural departments and winemaking process across all Galil Mountain Winery labels. His appointment reflects the winery’s commitment to producing high-quality, innovative wines in Israel that stand on the world stage.
David holds a master’s degree in Viticulture from Hebrew University. He began his winemaking career in 2001 in Australia, where he worked at two wineries to refine his expertise. After returning to Israel, he served as a winemaker at Amphora Winery before spending over a decade as head winemaker at Tulip Winery and Maya Winery.
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