About Kadma Winery

Kadma Winery lies in the village of Kfar Oriya, halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in the Judean Foothills, and is remarkable for one reason above all: it is the only winery in Israel to use large clay amphoras as a central part of its winemaking, an ancient technique practised in this land for thousands of years that gives its wines a character entirely their own. The name Kadma comes from the Hebrew for ancient or original, reflecting a philosophy of reviving time-honoured traditions and letting them speak through modern Israeli wines, and the amphora approach is a genuine commitment to exploring what land and vine can produce without modern oak or stainless steel.

The Wines and Clay Amphoras

The clay amphoras allow gentle, gradual micro-oxygenation as the wine matures, so it develops complexity without the dominant oak flavours of barrel ageing, while the porous clay helps stabilise fermentation temperatures naturally, letting the pure fruit and terroir of the Judean Foothills show with remarkable clarity. The winemakers pair this ancient method with a thorough grasp of modern viticulture and careful grape sourcing from the surrounding region, producing a range that bridges thousands of years of tradition with contemporary Israeli expertise.

Visiting the Winery

Visitors to Kadma find a place where history and winemaking become the same thing, in a peaceful setting in the hills between two of Israel’s largest cities. The winery welcomes guests for tastings of wines made by a method dating back to the earliest civilisations of the ancient Near East, a genuinely unique destination that appeals to anyone seeking authenticity, history and innovation in a single bottle.

Information last updated: July 26, 2026. Please confirm hours and details directly with the winery before visiting.

Kadma Winery

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