Name: Nahal Amud Winery
Address: Merom HaGalil, Galilee (including Golan Heights), IL
Telephone: 04-6989825

About Nahal Amud Winery

Nahal Amud Winery is a boutique winery located in Kfar Shamai, a small village in the heart of the Galilee hills, named after the beautiful Nahal Amud stream that flows through the valleys below. Winemaker Avi Abu established the winery to produce wines that capture the essence of the Galilee’s unique terroir — mountainous, ancient, and filled with the wild herbs and landscapes that have characterised this region for millennia. The winery’s name is a poetic tribute to one of the Galilee’s most beloved natural landmarks.

Wines and Vineyards of Nahal Amud Winery

Kfar Shamai sits in the central Galilee at an elevation offering cool temperatures, consistent breezes, and well-draining limestone soils — conditions ideally suited to producing wines with structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity. The Galilee wine region is one of Israel’s most acclaimed, with its diverse microclimates and varied geological substrates supporting a wide range of quality viticulture. Avi Abu works with vineyards carefully selected for their terroir expression, focusing on the classic red varieties that thrive in the Galilee’s continental-Mediterranean hybrid climate.

Nahal Amud Winery produces full-bodied red wines led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, crafted in a style that honours the power and richness of the Galilee terroir while maintaining elegance and food-friendliness. The winemaking approach blends traditional techniques with a modern understanding of quality — careful extraction, thoughtful oak treatment, and patient ageing combine to create wines of genuine depth and character. The production is deliberately small, ensuring that every bottle receives the personal attention it deserves from vine to glass.

Visiting Nahal Amud Winery

Nahal Amud Winery is situated in the scenic Galilee hills near Kfar Shamai, within easy reach of Safed (Tzfat), the Sea of Galilee, and the wider Upper Galilee wine route. Visitors can contact the winery on 04-6989825 to arrange a tasting and cellar tour with winemaker Avi Abu. The winery setting, with views over the rolling Galilee hills, provides a tranquil and inspiring backdrop for wine exploration.

Including Nahal Amud Winery in a Galilee wine tour allows visitors to discover an authentic, passion-driven producer rooted in the historic landscapes of the Galilee highlands. Avi Abu’s dedication to quality and his connection to the land make this boutique winery a genuine hidden gem of Israel’s northern wine country, well worth seeking out for those who want to go beyond the mainstream and explore the full depth of Israeli wine.

Nahal Amud Winery

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