About Matar Winery

Matar Winery is the certified kosher sibling brand of the acclaimed Pelter Winery, founded in 2012 by brothers Tal and Nir Pelter at Kibbutz Ein Zivan in the northern Golan Heights. Born from a desire to offer Israeli wine lovers a premium kosher option crafted with the same uncompromising quality that defines Pelter, Matar has quickly earned its own distinguished reputation among Israel’s finest boutique wineries. The winery operates from the same state-of-the-art facility as Pelter, benefiting from decades of winemaking expertise accumulated in one of Israel’s premier wine regions.

Wines and Vineyards of Matar Winery

The vineyards surrounding Kibbutz Ein Zivan sit at elevations between 900 and 1,100 metres on the fertile volcanic basalt soils of the Golan Heights plateau. The extreme diurnal temperature variations of this region — warm sunny days followed by cool nights — allow the grapes to develop exceptional complexity while preserving the natural acidity that gives Matar’s wines their refreshing character. The winery sources fruit from carefully selected plots throughout the Golan, working only with growers who share their philosophy of minimal intervention in the vineyard.

Matar produces a focused range of varietal and blended wines, primarily from classic Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, as well as Sauvignon Blanc for a crisp white. All wines are produced under strict kosher supervision without compromising on quality. The winemaking team employs careful temperature-controlled fermentation, selective barrel ageing, and gentle handling to create wines that speak clearly of their Golan terroir — structured, elegant, and built to age gracefully.

Visiting Matar Winery

Matar Winery welcomes visitors to its tasting room at Kibbutz Ein Zivan, where guests can explore the full range of kosher Matar wines alongside the non-kosher Pelter selection. The scenic setting amid the rolling hills of the northern Golan Heights makes a visit here a memorable experience, with sweeping views over volcanic landscapes and lush vineyards. The knowledgeable team offers guided tastings that explore the unique character of Golan Heights terroir.

Whether you are a kosher wine enthusiast seeking world-class Israeli wines or simply an explorer of the Golan Heights wine route, Matar Winery offers an authentic and rewarding destination. It is advisable to contact the winery in advance to arrange your visit and ensure a personalised experience at this remarkable address in Israel’s wine country.

Matar Winery

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