How far is it from Haifa?

The winery is in Bat Shlomo, about 35 km and around 29 minutes' drive from Haifa.

Yes, visits are by reservation only — there is no walk-in. You can book online via ontopo.com, by email at Reservations@batshlomo.com, or via WhatsApp at +972-54-860-1889. Guests are welcomed ages 16 and up.

Are the wines kosher?

Yes. The wines are kosher and not mevushal; bottles carry OK and OU certification (per Kosher Wine World). The winery does not operate on Shabbat.

What does a visit include?

A stroll along Bat Shlomo's original main street overlooking the vineyards, the organic garden and the Hurshan nature reserve, followed by a tasting of white, rosé and red wines in a room with a collection of Israeli art — paired with bread, cheeses, vegetables and chef-prepared appetizers.

What is the winery known for?

The estate sits on Baron Rothschild's original 1880s vineyard land, centered on a restored Rothschild-era farmhouse. Its flagship is the Bordeaux-style "Betty's Cuvée," named in honor of the Rothschild family, and it produces more than 60,000 bottles a year.

Bat Shlomo Vineyards

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Bat Shlomo Vineyards was founded in 2010 by Eli Wurtman with winemaker Ari Erle. The estate sits on land where vineyards were first planted back in the 1880s under Baron Edmond de Rothschild, near Zichron Yaakov. Its heart is a restored Rothschild-era farmhouse, "The Farmhouse." Tastings are by reservation only. The experience begins with a stroll along Bat Shlomo's original main street, overlooking the vineyards, the organic garden and the Hurshan nature reserve, then moves into a tasting room with a collection of Israeli art. Guests taste white, rosé and red wines paired with local bread, cheeses, fresh vegetables and chef-prepared appetizers. The flagship is "Betty's Cuvée," a Bordeaux-style blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc) named in honor of the Rothschild family. On-site guest accommodation is also available.

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