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Galil Mountain Winery

Galilee

Information updated: May 2026

Galil Mountain Winery was founded in 2000 as a partnership between the Golan Heights Winery and Kibbutz Yiron. It sits in the Upper Galilee beside the kibbutz, with vineyards planted high in the mountains (up to ~800 m) — among the coolest sites in Israel. Its wines are organised into ranges (Bar, Stav, Galil, Aviv), alongside single-vineyard bottlings and the flagship "Yiron" red blend. The winery puts a strong emphasis on sustainable farming. Visitors are welcomed at a modern visitor center with a panoramic view over the vineyards: a tour of the production process (fermentation halls and the oak-barrel cellar) and a wine tasting. There is a shop, terraces, and light dairy platters for groups. Groups and meals require advance booking.

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Start

Haifa

Drive

74 min · 78 km

Where

Yiron

After

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Visiting info

Where: Beside Kibbutz Yiron, Upper Galilee — ~78 km / ~74 min from Haifa
Hours: Sun–Thu 09:00–17:00, Fri 09:00–16:00 (until 14:00 in winter) — confirm
Booking: Groups and meals by reservation; it's best to arrange a visit ahead
What to try: Production and cellar tour plus a wine tasting; flagship is the "Yiron" red blend
Kosher: Yes (local rabbinate; export bottles carry OK Kosher)
Food: Light dairy platters for groups (cheeses, pastries); no full restaurant
Contact: +972-4-686-8748, visitors@galilmountain.co.il
Website: galilmountain.co.il

Frequently asked questions

How far is Galil Mountain from Haifa?+

About 78 km, roughly a 74-minute drive — in the Upper Galilee beside Kibbutz Yiron.

Do I need to book?+

Groups and meals are by reservation; an individual visit is also best arranged ahead.

Is the wine kosher?+

Yes — under a local rabbinate; export bottles carry OK Kosher certification and many are Kosher for Passover.

What does a visit include?+

A tour of the production process (fermentation halls and the oak-barrel cellar) and a wine tasting; light dairy platters are available for groups.

What is the winery known for?+

High-elevation Upper Galilee vineyards (~800 m), panoramic views from its terraces, and the flagship "Yiron" red blend; it was among the first to earn LODI RULES sustainable-farming certification.

Galil Mountain Winery

Visiting info

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