Galil Mountain Winery
The Upper Galilee mountain range is the heart and soul of our winery. Situated at elevation, the innovatively designed winery is committed to revitalizing the region’s rich history of winemaking. The Upper Galilee Mountains reach over 3,300 feet above sea level and have been known for quality grape cultivation for over 2,000 years. Today, the area’s topography, soil and climate make the area an ideal home for the vibrant Galil Mountain Winery.
Established as a joint venture in 2000 between world-renowned Golan Heights Winery and Kibbutz Yiron, Galil Mountain Winery unites the best of tradition and technology. With six vineyard areas to choose from and proven expertise from our exceptional team, Galil Mountain Winery offers an inspired selection of award-winning wines that remains true to its roots. Sharing a commitment to sustainability with Golan Heights Winery, the vineyards of Galil Mountain Winery were the first to receive accredited sustainable certification under the rigorous and renowned LODI RULES program.
The earth and nature are the keys to our success. It’s natural for us to do whatever we can to keep them healthy over time.
– Galil Mountain Winery
The Vineyards
Galil Mountain cultivates six vineyards with varying topographical and climatic conditions that all contribute to high-quality winemaking. Planted up to 2,800 feet, the vines enjoy warm summer days and cool nights, with snow and frost in winter. The soils vary from limestone to flint, terra rossa and basalt.
The Vines
Perched atop picturesque slopes, our vines enjoy Mediterranean sun and thrive in the rich, volcanic soils of the Galilee. With care and sustainable practices, we craft wines that capture the essence of our terroir, from elegant whites to bold reds.
Michael Avery
HEAD WINEMAKER
An Australian native, Michael Avery studied biochemistry, wine technology, and marketing at Monash University, and oenology at the University of Adelaide. With a career spanning over two decades, he worked as a winemaker in Australia before joining the Golan Heights Winery team in 2006 overseeing the the production of white, red, and sparkling wines. In 2018, he moved to Galil Mountain Winery to join forces with former head winemaker Micha Vaadia, focusing on crafting high-quality, distinctive wines with the highest commitment to sustainability at the forefront. Committed to building the winery’s reputation at home and worldwide, Avery is currently the Head Winemaker for Galil Mountain Winery.
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