Over the past decade in Israel, wine has turned into a thriving industry. With 5,000 years of wine history behind it, Israel wants the world to know that it’s now back in
business.
The 200+ boutique wineries in Israel, such as Ampohre and
Tisbhi, are making leaps and bounds in wine development and production. At the
moment, the cost is around $20 per bottle – high due to the cost of land and
water. According to industry experts, Israel has the right weather and soil to
make excellent wine but still needs to find its own distinct style to set it
apart from its European counterparts.
For the moment, the Tourism
Ministry is showing international journalists around the vineyards, and
hopefully it won’t be too long before Israel starts producing its very own world
class wine.