How far is it from Haifa?

The winery is in Mitzpe Netofa, about 54 km / 49 minutes from Haifa, at the foot of Mount Tabor in the Lower Galilee.

Do I need to book ahead?

Yes, reservations are recommended/required. You can book online via Ontopo (ontopo.co.il/en/netofawinery), or contact the winery by phone, WhatsApp or email.

Is the winery kosher?

Yes, it is kosher. Per retail and distributor listings, the wines (e.g. Netofa Dor) are certified by OU and Badatz Jerusalem (Edah HaChareidis) and produced non-mevushal. The certifier was not confirmed on the official site — confirm the current hechsher with the winery before relying on it.

What is the winery known for?

Founder and winemaker Pierre Miodownick is a pioneer of high-quality kosher wine with 30+ years of European experience, dubbed a "father of drinkable kosher wine." The winery specializes in Mediterranean/Rhône and Iberian varieties and Portuguese-style fortified wines — unusual among Israeli kosher producers — and its tasting room is often praised as exceptionally beautiful.

Netofa Winery

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Netofa Winery (also known as Domaine Netofa) was established in 2006 by French-born veteran kosher winemaker Pierre Miodownick, who made aliyah to Israel in 2005 after more than two decades producing kosher wine in Europe. Its roughly 12 hectares of vineyards sit at the foot of Mount Tabor in the Ein Dor area of the Lower Galilee. The first vintage was 2009, with the first complete vintage in 2010. Pierre Miodownick is the winemaker and Yitzchak Tor is the viticulturalist. Netofa specializes in Mediterranean and Rhône/Iberian varieties — Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional, Chenin Blanc and Roussanne — which is unusual among Israeli kosher producers. The flagship is Netofa Dor, described as 100% Tempranillo in some vintages and 100% Syrah in others (the variety varies by vintage) and released only in great vintages. Other lines include Tel Qasser ("the heart of the winery"), Latour Netofa, plus Portuguese-style fortified wines — a Tawny aged 10+ years, LBV and Ruby Port. Miodownick is dubbed a "father of drinkable kosher wine." The visitor center hosts wine tastings and serves a food menu, including vegan options. The official page lists regular and premium flights of three or five wines at 70, 85, 105 and 130 NIS. Workshops and private events are also offered; arrange details through the official website or by phone.

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