A Serendipitous Beginning: The Birth of a Vineyard

Name: Castel Winery
Item: Castel Winery
Author: VineIsrael

In 1988, Eli Ben Zaken’s journey into winemaking began almost serendipitously. With a touch of fate, he planted the first vineyard in modern times in the breathtaking Judean Mountains, right in the yard of his home in Ramat Raziel. Little did he know that this act would set in motion the remarkable story of Castel Winery.

A Vintage Worth Celebrating: Castel Grand Vin 1992

Four years later, in 1992, Eli Ben Zaken and his family, joined by a small group of friends, gathered for an extraordinary event—the harvest of grapes for Castel Winery’s inaugural wine, the renowned Castel Grand Vin. This remarkable vintage marked the beginning of a winemaking legacy that would shape the future of Israeli wine.

Striving for Excellence: The Quest for Fine Wine

From the very inception of Castel Winery, Eli Ben Zaken, despite being a pioneer in the region, approached winemaking with a commitment to utmost quality and adherence to the stringent standards that define esteemed wine regions. His vision extended beyond a personal endeavor; he aspired to establish a prosperous family winery that would become a timeless intergenerational creation, ensuring that future generations could participate in this remarkable journey.

Conclusion: Crafting Excellence, Vintage after Vintage

Castel Winery stands as a testament to the passion, dedication, and unwavering pursuit of excellence. From its humble beginnings in the Judean Mountains, it has evolved into a renowned symbol of fine winemaking in Israel. With each new vintage, Castel Winery continues to captivate wine enthusiasts, both locally and internationally, with their exceptional wines that embody the essence of the Judean Mountains and the Ben Zaken family’s enduring commitment to crafting extraordinary expressions of taste and character.

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