Ben Zimra Winery is a distinguished family boutique winery located in Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra, one of the premier wine-growing communities of the Upper Galilee. The Buju family has cultivated vineyards in this exceptional landscape since the 1950s — their deep roots in the land predate the Israeli boutique wine movement by decades — and the formal winery was established in 2003, drawing on half a century of viticultural knowledge accumulated through generations of careful farming. The moshav’s name — Kerem Ben Zimra, meaning the vineyard of the son of Zimra — is itself a reference to wine culture, and the community has long been associated with some of the finest viticultural land in northern Israel.

Situated at an elevation of 850 metres above sea level, Kerem Ben Zimra enjoys a position that provides some of the best growing conditions available anywhere in the Israeli wine country. The high altitude ensures significant diurnal temperature variation between warm, sunny days and cool nights — a critical factor in producing grapes with both ripeness and fresh acidity. The soils here are a complex mix of basalt, chalk, and terra rossa, contributing mineral complexity and structure to wines produced from these vineyards.

The surrounding landscape is breathtaking: the vineyards look out over the sweep of the Upper Galilee hills, with the Galilee Panhandle and, on clear days, parts of Syria and Lebanon visible in the distance. Ben Zimra Winery’s visitor centre offers an inviting experience of wine tasting accompanied by locally produced delicacies — cheeses, olive oils, and seasonal produce that reflect the agricultural richness of the moshav. A vineyard tour has been added to the visiting programme, allowing guests to walk through the vines, understand the grape-growing process, and appreciate the natural beauty of this high-altitude wine country.

The winery is kosher certified, making it accessible to the full breadth of Israel’s wine-loving public. The wines produced here — drawing on varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and local whites — reflect the Galilee’s capacity for wines of genuine complexity and elegance. For visiting hours, tour bookings, and wine releases, contact Ben Zimra Winery directly.

Ben Zimra Winery

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