How far is the winery from Haifa?

Rashi Winery is in Zichron Yaakov, in the Emek Shafia valley — about 33 km, roughly 40 minutes' drive from Haifa.

Do I need to book in advance?

The site states no explicit walk-in or by-reservation policy, but the phone is given "for coordination," which for small wineries usually means visiting by prior call. It is best to confirm before visiting.

Are the wines kosher?

Yes, all the wines are kosher at the "mehadrin" level. According to the official site, supervision is by Beit Yosef, the rabbinate of the Hof HaCarmel regional council, and the "Rashi Institute" under Rabbi Binyamin Shimoni.

What does a visit include?

A tasting of the house wines and a vineyard tour in a quiet atmosphere. The winery also hosts private events. No on-site restaurant or cafe is advertised.

What is the winery known for?

It is a boutique winery working only with grapes from its own vineyards and hand-harvesting. Its name and flagship blend "Troyes" are a tribute to the medieval sage Rashi, born in Troyes; the premium "Har Horshan" line is limited to 1,500 numbered bottles.

Rashi Winery

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Rashi Winery is a small boutique winery in the Emek Shafia valley near Zichron Yaakov. It was founded by winemaker Eliyahu Haim Shimoni, who, according to the site, established it after his military reserve service, returning "to the land and the vines" out of love for wine and the terroir of the Shafia valley. The grapes come exclusively from the winery's own adjacent vineyards and are hand-harvested. The exact founding year is not published on the official site. The winery offers tastings of its wines and vineyard tours in "a quiet and enchanting atmosphere." The flagship is the red blend "Troyes": 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Carignan, about 18 months in barrel; it is named after the French town of Troyes, birthplace of the medieval sage Rashi. There is also a premium line, "Har Horshan" (a limited run of 1,500 numbered bottles, 16 months of aging), and a dry rosé, "Pink Rose," made from 100% Carignan. All the wines are kosher at the "mehadrin" level.

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