5 Reasons to Explore Golan, Israel
Wine
Golan Heights is quickly becoming an internationally recognized wine region. The cooler temperatures from the rest of Israel and the fertile soil creates prime conditions for exceptional wine production, without the expense of property in places like France and Italy. Similar quality wine in Israel is literally available at a fraction of the price in the rest of the world. In fact, a $17 bottle ranks similarly to $150 wine from other regions.
Increasing numbers of wine connoisseurs are discovering Israeli wine, yet it remains cheap while not widely available worldwide. Trying Israeli wine is a must-do while in Israel, especially for boutique wine lovers, or any fan of a good vino.
The vineyards produce small batches with a focus on quality rather than quantity. Some vineyards even produce all-organic wine, and sulfite free.
One vineyard, Ein Nashut Winery, invites guests to make their own wine by picking grapes and smashing them by foot. The winery also produces its own special blend for sale, without added sulfites, and aged in a repurposed Syrian bunker.
Most of the wineries in the region are extremely open to visitors, and happy to take you on a tour of their facilities and educate you on their processes and what makes Golan Heights special.
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