Scoria Winery
GolanScoria Winery is a small boutique estate winery in Kanaf, on the southern Golan Heights. It was founded in 2008 when Ofer Turgeman began making wine for family and friends from vineyards he planted at Tel Pares — a former volcano whose eruptions left rich volcanic/basalt soil, which gives the winery its name ("scoria" = volcanic rock). The estate farms about 36 dunams of vineyards at roughly 740 m elevation and vinifies only its own grapes. Over the years partners joined Turgeman (per the current official site, Julia and Yevgeny Paperni-Schwartz). Production has grown to roughly 15,000 bottles a year of red, white and rosé. Varieties include Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Merlot, plus whites such as Roussanne, Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Syrah is the flagship grape, and the whites are a particular strength (Roussanne, the "Dolmen" blend). The lineup also includes a red blend called "Rujum al-Hiri" (Wheel of Ghosts) and a rosé. Scoria Winery welcomes visitors in Moshav Kanaf in the southern Golan Heights. Guests are hosted in the winery courtyard, with wine and local produce from small producers. Sunday–Thursday: 10:00–16:00, by prior arrangement. Friday: 11:00–16:00, subject to available seating. Groups of more than 8 people must arrange their visit in advance. Tours and workshops require advance booking. Phone and WhatsApp: +972-50-4265276. The wine is under Tzohar rabbinical supervision. This does not imply that the kitchen or all food served on site is kosher-certified.