Grapes in israel

Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life

This is an archaeological-tourism initiative led by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taking place as part of the Heritage Seeds Vineyard project in southern Israel.

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.
Cotton candy-flavored grapes from Arba-Onot

Grapes that taste like cotton candy? There is such a thing

 Volunteers from Connections in Agriculture working in north Israel, June 2025.

Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North

Rosé wine

Sour grapes: How the NYT gave Palestinians credit for ancient Jewish winemaking tradition - opinion


Grape pits show how ancient Christian villages in the Negev rose and fell

The question of how agriculture was practiced in antiquity in an arid place that still presents challenges today has intrigued scholars for years.

The central part of the town of Shivta with its southern church in the center.

Wine Talk: Seeking Balance Naturally

There is a whole new underworld of compassionate winemaking coming to the fore. The wine world has suddenly become a lot more complicated!

Yossi Yodfat, a master in revitalizing old vineyards, in Um Tut, Shefaya, near Zichron Ya'acov.

Tulip: Good wine and good deeds

“I work in bottling the wine,” he said with a big grin. “I really like it.”

THE VINEYARDS of Tulip Winery and some of the people who work there

Wine Talk: A conversation between two living things

“Behind every glass of wine, there is the grape, the story of the winemaker – and your own story,” Roni Saslove says.

RONI SASLOVE, grower, winemaker and wine educator par excellence.

Winetalk: Wine of kings, king of wines

These days, some progressive wineries are making less heavy, more refreshing modern versions of Commandaria that are giving new energy to the brand.

TSIAKKAS WINERY’S Commandaria vineyard.

Jerusalem Hills: Home to dozens of successful wineries

More and more vintners have realized that the land in this region is perfect for growing grapes, and thus an extensive boutique winery industry has blossomed.

WINE AND cheese on offer at Kadma Winery.

Wine talk: Wine time is here again

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Four cups...and then some

As every year, we present a number of wine recommendations, based on taste and value for money.

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Grapevine: Born in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Day is just around the corner.

Jerusalem Day celebrations

Grapevine: Underwriting Israel’s future

At Independence Day events around the country, leaders tend to talk about Israel’s achievements, but seldom do they mention the input of deeply committed philanthropists from around the world.

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN with Ethiopian Orthodox Church Patriarch Abune Mathias (second right), senior representatives of the Church and Ethiopian Ambassador Helawe Yosef (left).