Odem Mountain Winery

Golan

Odem Mountain Winery (Har Odem) is a family winery founded in 2003 by Idit and Michael Alfasi in Moshav Odem, in the northern Golan Heights. Today their sons run production: Yishai as winemaker and Adam as vintner. The first kosher vintage was released in 2007. The winery sits about 1,060 m up in an oak forest on volcanic basalt soil — Israel's highest and coldest grape-growing area; the official site calls it "the highest winery in Israel," while wine and tourism sources also describe it as the country's northernmost. It is a multiple-award-winning boutique producer (roughly 80,000–100,000 bottles a year) with strong James Suckling scores, and in 2025 it became the first Israeli winery invited to Suckling's "Great Wines of the World" event in New York. Its flagship is Alfasi, the wine carrying the family name (for example Alfasi Special Edition, a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot-based red); other notable labels include 1060 Cabernet Sauvignon, the Volcanic series (Chardonnay, Riesling), Syrah, Nebbiolo and Gamay Noir. At the visitor center — "the beating heart of the winery" — guided tastings and tours cover the vineyards, the winemaking process and the family story, with wines presented for both novices and connoisseurs. Tastings are reported at roughly 25–110 NIS per person, and tours at around 20 NIS including a tasting. On site there is a tasting room serving food — platters and a seasonal menu to pair with the wines — plus a shop with delivery and a members' club. All wines are kosher, and from the 2021 harvest they are also described as vegan-friendly.

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Visiting info

Where: Moshav Odem, northern Golan Heights (~118 km / ~107 min from Haifa)
Hours: Per the official site: Sun–Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri and holiday eves 10:00–16:00 (one hour before Shabbat/holiday); closed Saturday and holidays. Some third-party listings show Sun–Fri 10:00–16:00 — confirm before visiting.
Booking: Walk-ins are welcomed per the official site; you can also book online via OnTopo (ontopo.co.il/odemmountainwinery) or by phone. Reservation recommended for groups — confirm before visiting.
What to try: A tasting plus a tour covering the vineyards, winemaking and the family story. Flagship is Alfasi (e.g. Alfasi Special Edition, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot-based); also 1060 Cabernet Sauvignon, the Volcanic series (Chardonnay, Riesling), Syrah, Nebbiolo and Gamay Noir.
Kosher: Yes. The official site states the winery is kosher ("היקב כשר") and the first kosher vintage was 2007. The certifying body is not named on the site (one secondary source attributes certification to the Golan Heights Rabbinate, but this is not confirmed on the winery's own site). Mevushal/non-mevushal status is not stated. From the 2021 harvest the wines are described as vegan-friendly.
Restaurant: Not a full standalone restaurant. The visitor/tasting room serves food: platters to pair with wine and a seasonal menu (the site has a /menu page). Confirm food availability and hours before visiting.
With kids: Unclear — not officially stated. One tourism directory lists it as suitable for children, but a TripAdvisor reviewer described it as "very not friendly to children." Confirm with the winery if visiting with kids.
Contact: Phone +972-4-687-1122 (04-687-1122); one source also lists mobile +972-52-688-1110. Email reported as info@harodem.co.il (verify). Address: Moshav Odem, northern Golan Heights.
Website: http://www.harodem.co.il/

Frequently asked questions

How far is the winery from Haifa?+

Odem Mountain Winery is in Moshav Odem in the northern Golan Heights, about 118 km away — roughly a 107-minute drive from Haifa.

Do I need to book ahead?+

Per the official site, walk-ins are welcomed. You can also book online via OnTopo or by phone; reservations are recommended for groups. Confirm before visiting.

Are the wines kosher?+

Yes. The official site states the winery is kosher, and the first kosher vintage was released in 2007. The certifying body is not named on the site (one secondary source mentions the Golan Heights Rabbinate, but this is not confirmed by the winery itself).

What does a visit include?+

A tasting and a guided tour covering the vineyards, the winemaking process and the family story at the visitor center. On site there is also a tasting room serving food — platters and a seasonal menu to pair with the wines — plus a shop and a members' club.

What is the winery known for?+

It is a family boutique producer promoted as the highest winery in Israel (~1,060 m elevation) in an oak forest on volcanic basalt soil; sources also call it the country's northernmost. It has been named Israel's best boutique winery multiple times, earns strong James Suckling scores, and its flagship is the Alfasi wine.

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