Ben Zimra Winery

Galilee

Ben Zimra is a family boutique winery in Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra in the Upper Galilee, run by the Bojo (בוז'ו) family — veteran farmers who settled in the moshav back in the 1950s. For more than 40 years they grew wine grapes for leading Israeli wineries before bottling under their own label. They established the winery in 2003 and built it as a fully self-contained operation: growing the grapes, making the wine, and running the visitor center themselves. The vineyards sit at roughly 750–900 metres on deep basalt soil — a high, cool terroir the family considers ideal for wine grapes. The wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus a premium blend named "BUJU" (the 2022 vintage noted as new). The family historically sells most of its grapes to top Israeli wineries and keeps small quantities for its own label. Its flagship is the "BUJU" blend, and the winery is also known for its Sauvignon Blanc from the high Kerem Ben Zimra vineyards. At the visitor center you can join guided wine tastings paired with cheese platters and local products (vegan options noted), alongside wood-fired (taboon) pizza, pastries and picnic packages. A guided vineyard tour by off-road vehicle is offered (about ₪220 per person, ages 18+). Wine tasting is an adult activity, and the tour and tastings are stated for participants aged 18 and older. Since October 2023 the family has continued tending the vineyards and producing wine under wartime conditions near the northern border.

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Haifa

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71 min · 73 km

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Kerem Ben Zimra

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Visiting info

Where: Kerem Ben Zimra, Upper Galilee (~73 km / ~71 min from Haifa)
Hours: Confirm before visiting: the official site indicates tastings Sun–Thu by advance arrangement, Fri 11:00–16:00, Sat 11:00–15:00. A TripAdvisor listing instead shows weekday daytime hours (roughly 10:00–15:30) with Saturday closed — treat all hours as needing confirmation.
Booking: By advance reservation for tours and guided tastings (Sun–Thu and for groups/events); some walk-in tasting hours appear to be offered Fri/Sat per the official site. Reserve ahead given the small-group format and the border location.
What to try: Guided tasting with cheese platters; wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon; the flagship is the premium "BUJU" blend (2022 vintage). Also known for its Sauvignon Blanc from the high vineyards.
Kosher: The official site marks the winery as kosher (כשר). No certifying body / hechsher is published in the sources reviewed, and mevushal status is not stated — confirm with the winery if it matters for your visit.
Restaurant: No standalone restaurant. On-site food at the visitor center: cheese/charcuterie platters (vegan option), wood-fired (taboon) pizza, pastries, local products and picnic packages to accompany tastings.
With kids: Family-suitable as a destination (the official site describes tours as suitable for families, couples, friends and groups), but the guided vineyard tour and tastings are stated for participants aged 18 and older. Wine tasting itself is an adult activity; confirm child arrangements with the winery.
Contact: Phone 055-557-0829; email benzimrawinery@gmail.com; Instagram @benzimrawinery; Facebook "Ben Zimra winery". Website: https://benzimrawinery.com

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Haifa?+

The winery is in Kerem Ben Zimra in the Upper Galilee, about 73 km from Haifa — roughly 71 minutes by car.

Do I need to book ahead?+

Yes — tours and guided tastings require an advance reservation (Sun–Thu, plus groups and events). Some walk-in tasting hours appear to be offered Friday and Saturday per the official site, but given the small-group format and the border location it's best to reserve ahead.

Is the winery kosher?+

Per the official site, yes — the winery is marked as kosher (כשר). No certifying body (hechsher) is published in the sources reviewed, and mevushal status is not stated. If this matters to you, confirm the details directly with the winery.

What does a visit include?+

A guided wine tasting paired with cheese platters and local products (vegan options available), plus wood-fired pizza, pastries and picnic packages. A guided vineyard tour by off-road vehicle is also offered (about ₪220 per person, ages 18+).

What is the winery known for?+

It's a fully self-contained family operation by the Bojo family — grapes, winemaking and hospitality all in-house. The family supplied grapes to leading Israeli wineries for over 40 years before launching its own label. Its flagship is the premium "BUJU" blend, and it's also known for Sauvignon Blanc from its high basalt vineyards (~750–900 m).

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