Alexander Winery

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Alexander Winery is a family boutique winery founded by winemaker Yoram Shalom in Tel Aviv in 1996 and relocated in 1999 to the moshav of Beit Yitzhak in the Hefer Valley (Sharon region). It is named after Yoram's father, Alexander Shalom, and the family traces a roughly 120-year winemaking tradition originating in Italy and North Africa. Yoram Shalom is the owner and winemaker, known for long oak aging (some wines stay in barrel up to four years) and for sourcing from three selected vineyards. Annual production is about 60,000 bottles. The flagship is "Alexander the Great" Cabernet Sauvignon, which scored 90 points in both Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and the International Wine Review. It is made in standard and Grand Reserve versions. Cabernet Sauvignon is the winery's principal grape; other lines include the Reserve series, "Parents"/Sandro and Amarolo. On-site there is a Visitors Center and restaurant in a pastoral setting among pecan trees and vineyards. The guided winery tour (grape reception, barrel room, cellar and a vineyard-view tasting room) includes a tasting of four wines, with optional cheese and a light meal for an additional fee. Tours run Sun/Mon/Wed/Thu at 11:00 or 14:00, by advance reservation only, for groups of 5-30 people, priced 120 ILS per person.

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Haifa

Drive

51 min · 61 km

Where

Beit Yitzhak

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Visiting info

Where: Moshav Beit Yitzhak, Hefer Valley (Sharon region); ~61 km / ~51 min from Haifa. Address: Derech Hefer (Chafer Road) 15, Beit Yitzhak Sha'ar Hefer. Free on-site parking.
Hours: Restaurant & Visitors Center: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 10:00-17:00 (kitchen closes 15:30), Fri 10:00-16:00 (kitchen closes 15:00), closed Saturday. Wine sales: Sun-Thu 09:00-16:30 (Tuesday wine sales only), Friday closed. Tours by appointment only. One source lists slightly different winery hours — confirm before visiting.
Booking: Tours and tastings are by advance reservation only (groups of 5-30). Book via the website's online booking (Tabit), phone, WhatsApp or email. The restaurant and events also require reservations.
What to try: The tour includes a tasting of four wines. The flagship is "Alexander the Great" Cabernet Sauvignon (standard and Grand Reserve); other wines include the Reserve series, "Parents"/Sandro and Amarolo. Cabernet Sauvignon is the principal grape.
Kosher: Kosher since 2006; under "Beit Yosef" supervision since 2007 (per the winery's narrative). Export bottles sold in the US are additionally listed by retailers with OU certification. Confirm current certification with the winery before a kosher-sensitive visit.
Restaurant: Yes — an on-site restaurant within the Visitors Center serving gourmet dining. Open Sun/Mon/Wed/Thu 10:00-17:00 (kitchen to 15:30) and Fri 10:00-16:00 (kitchen to 15:00). The tasting tour can be paired with cheese and a light meal for an extra fee.
With kids: Not stated. The experience is wine-centered (tours, tastings, restaurant, jazz evenings and events); the winery does not publish information on child or family suitability — confirm with the winery if bringing children.
Contact: Phone 073-7787-712; WhatsApp +972-58-4455-180; email Office@alexander-winery.com (events: events@alexander-winery.com).
Website: https://alexander-winery.com/en/home/

Frequently asked questions

How far is the winery from Haifa?+

Alexander Winery is in the moshav of Beit Yitzhak in the Hefer Valley, about 61 km / roughly 51 minutes' drive from Haifa.

Do I need to book in advance?+

Yes. Tours and tastings are by advance reservation only, for groups of 5-30 people. You can book via the website's online booking (Tabit), phone, WhatsApp or email; the restaurant and events also require reservations.

Are the wines kosher?+

Yes. The winery has been kosher since 2006 and under "Beit Yosef" supervision since 2007 (per the winery's narrative); export bottles sold in the US are additionally listed by retailers with OU certification. Confirm current certification with the winery before a kosher-sensitive visit.

What does a visit include?+

The guided tour covers grape reception, the barrel room, the cellar and a vineyard-view tasting room, and includes a tasting of four wines. For an extra fee you can add cheese and a light meal; tours run Sun/Mon/Wed/Thu at 11:00 or 14:00 and cost 120 ILS per person.

What is the winery known for?+

Its flagship "Alexander the Great" Cabernet Sauvignon, which scored 90 points in both Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and the International Wine Review. It is a family boutique winery with a roughly 120-year tradition, known for very long oak aging — up to four years.

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