About Yehuda Winery

Yehuda Winery is a boutique winery located in Shoresh, a small moshav nestled in the Jerusalem Mountains within the Judean Hills wine region. The winery occupies a distinctive place in the Israeli wine landscape as a non-kosher producer that warmly embraces visitors on Shabbat — a rarity in this predominantly religious-observant wine country. Yehuda Winery has built its identity around the pleasures of sharing wine with good food, offering tastings alongside artisan cheese platters sourced from a local dairy.

Wines and Vineyards of Yehuda Winery

Shoresh sits at an elevation of approximately 650 metres in the Jerusalem Mountains, where the altitude, limestone soils, and cool Judean Hills breezes create excellent conditions for producing wines of freshness and character. The terroir of the Jerusalem Mountains is prized for its ability to retain natural acidity in the grapes, even during warm ripening periods — a quality that translates directly into wines with vitality and length on the palate. The winery sources its grapes from selected vineyards in the Judean Hills, applying careful viticulture to ensure the best possible raw material for winemaking.

Yehuda Winery produces a range of wines centred on classic Mediterranean and Bordeaux varieties, crafting wines that are approachable and food-friendly while still expressing the character of the Judean Hills. The relaxed, non-dogmatic approach to winemaking at Yehuda reflects the winery’s philosophy: wine is for enjoyment, for sharing, and for pairing with fine local produce. The non-kosher status allows the winery team maximum flexibility in the cellar, and the wines reflect this freedom in their honest, unencumbered expression of terroir and variety.

Visiting Yehuda Winery

Yehuda Winery is one of the few wineries in the Judean Hills region open for visits on Shabbat, making it particularly accessible for weekend visitors from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Wine tastings are offered alongside locally sourced cheese platters, creating a relaxed and convivial atmosphere perfectly suited to a leisurely Saturday afternoon in the Jerusalem Mountains. The scenic setting of Shoresh, surrounded by forested hills and vineyards, adds to the appeal of any visit.

Whether you are looking for a convivial Shabbat outing or a weekday wine experience in the Judean Hills, Yehuda Winery offers a friendly, unpretentious welcome. Contact the winery in advance to confirm visiting hours and to arrange your tasting, and enjoy an authentic taste of the Jerusalem Mountains alongside a selection of fine Israeli boutique wines.

Yehuda Winery

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