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Tel Winery

Golan

Tel Winery is a tiny boutique winery founded in 2019 (first vintage) by winemaker Lital Ovadia. It sits at the foot of Tel Shivan on her family farm in Moshav Sha'al, in the northern Golan Heights. Before launching her own label, Ovadia spent roughly nine to ten years at the acclaimed Pelter Winery and earned a master's in wine and viticulture from Charles Sturt University in Australia. This is a one-woman operation: the winemaker hosts the tastings herself and shares the story behind each wine. Tel makes only single-varietal wines (no blends) from high-altitude vineyards at 750-1,100 m, which she presents as Israel's coldest growing climate. The range includes Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Grenache, Cabernet Franc and a Muscatel dessert wine; the labels feature the Syrian speedwell wildflower as a local emblem. Most refreshments served during a visit come from neighboring Golan farmers and producers. Production is small: about 6,000 bottles in the first harvest, rising to roughly 15,000 by the 2022 vintage.

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Haifa

Drive

97 min · 105 km

Where

Shaal

After

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Visiting info

Where: Shaal (Golan), northern Golan Heights, at the foot of Tel Shivan — ~105 km / ~97 min from Haifa
Hours: Sunday-Friday, approx. 11:00-16:00 (one source lists 10:00-16:00). Open to visitors mainly on Fridays; midweek by prior arrangement
Booking: Advance phone coordination required — the owner often works in the vineyards and cellar. Friday visits welcomed; midweek by arrangement
What to try: Single-varietal, single-vineyard wines: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Grenache, Cabernet Franc and a Muscatel dessert wine
Kosher: Not kosher. No kosher certification is stated in any source; if kosher status matters to you, confirm directly with the winery before visiting
Restaurant: No restaurant. Light local refreshments (cheeses and produce from neighboring Golan farmers) are served alongside tastings
With kids: Unknown — no source addresses family or child suitability. It is a small working farm and cellar, so confirm with the winery before bringing children
Contact: Phone/WhatsApp: 054-2177760; email: cellar@telwinery.com; website: https://www.telwinery.com/

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Haifa?+

The winery is in Moshav Sha'al in the northern Golan Heights, about 105 km away — roughly 97 minutes by car from Haifa.

Do I need to book ahead?+

Yes. Call to coordinate a visit in advance, as the owner often works in the vineyards and cellar. Friday visits are welcomed; midweek is by arrangement.

Are the wines kosher?+

No. No kosher certification is stated in any source, and the winery welcomes visitors on Fridays, which is inconsistent with kosher-wine requirements. If kosher status matters to you, confirm directly with the winery.

What does a visit include?+

Tastings are hosted by winemaker Lital Ovadia herself, who shares the story behind each wine. You can taste and buy single-varietal wines, and light local refreshments from neighboring Golan farmers are usually served.

What is the winery known for?+

It is a one-woman boutique winery founded and run by winemaker Lital Ovadia, formerly of Pelter. Tel makes only single-varietal wines from Israel's highest, coldest-climate vineyards (750-1,100 m).

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