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Berenice Winery

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Berenice Winery is a small boutique winery and guesthouse in the heart of Tiberias, about a 10-minute walk from the Sea of Galilee and next to the Maimonides (Rambam) tomb. It occupies a 1929 basalt-stone family home renovated by its owner, Gideon (Gidi) Badt, an architect by profession who studied winemaking with Nir Shacham of Sorek Winery and Ido Levinson of Recanati Winery and has made his own wines since 2010. The winery is named after Princess Berenice, with views toward the ruins of her castle atop Mount Berenice. The flagship is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Dalton and Kidmat Tsvi grapes; its 2013 vintage won a gold medal in 2016. A visit is a winemaker-led tasting workshop: you meet Gideon, taste four wines and hear stories of Princess Berenice, the Roman period and the family history, alongside a sit-down tasting. On site there is a wine shop, light food platters (cheese, bread, olives) and four guest villas. Kosher status is unconfirmed — confirm directly with the winery before visiting.

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Haifa

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54 min · 62 km

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Tiberias

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Visiting info

Where: Tiberias, ~62 km / ~54 min from Haifa. In the heart of the old city, next to the Maimonides tomb, ~10 minutes' walk from the Sea of Galilee.
Hours: Open for visits Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00–16:00. The winemaker workshop runs roughly 12:00–13:00 and the tasting visit about 12:00–16:00. Groups of 10+ can arrange a visit on other days.
Booking: By appointment, recommended in advance (especially for the winemaker workshop and groups). Book via the website contact form, phone or email.
What to try: Cabernet Sauvignon — the flagship (Dalton and Kidmat Tsvi grapes); the 2013 vintage won a 2016 gold medal. The workshop includes a tasting of four wines.
Kosher: Unconfirmed. The official site makes no mention of kosher certification; this is a small personal producer, which often means no formal supervision. Confirm directly with the winery before visiting.
Restaurant: No full restaurant. Light food platters are served with tastings, à la carte — a cheese platter, bread and olives. Guest villas have private kitchenettes, and there is a shared BBQ area on site.
With kids: The winery isn't marketed as a kids' attraction — the core offer is tastings and workshops for adults — but the property is family-oriented as a guesthouse with a garden, pool and BBQ. No explicit child policy is stated; confirm with the winery.
Contact: Phone/WhatsApp +972-52-9595-129 (also +972-50-760-5129); email Esteebadt@gmail.com; Facebook: facebook.com/BereniceWinery
Website: https://www.berenicewinery.com

Frequently asked questions

How far is Berenice from Haifa?+

The winery is in Tiberias, about 62 km / 54 minutes' drive from Haifa. It sits in the heart of the old city, next to the Maimonides tomb and about a 10-minute walk from the Sea of Galilee.

Do I need to book?+

Yes, booking in advance is recommended, especially for the winemaker workshop and for groups. You can book via the website contact form, by phone or by email. Groups of 10+ and events are arranged on other days by appointment.

Is the wine kosher?+

This is unconfirmed. The official site makes no mention of kosher certification, and a small personal producer often operates without formal supervision. Confirm the status directly with the winery before visiting.

What does a visit include?+

A winemaker-led workshop: you meet Gideon, taste four wines and hear stories of Princess Berenice, the Roman period and the family history, plus a sit-down tasting. On site there is a wine shop and light food platters — cheese, bread and olives.

What is Berenice known for?+

It's a boutique winery in a restored 1929 basalt-stone house in old Tiberias, next to the Maimonides tomb. Owner-winemaker Gideon Badt is an architect who renovated the building himself; the winery is named after Princess Berenice, and its flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2013 vintage won a gold medal in 2016.

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