Terranova Winery

Golan

Terranova ("new land") is a small family boutique winery founded in 2006 in Moshav Kanaf, on the southern Golan Heights, by partners who had previously grown citrus and deciduous orchards and worked in tourism. The winemaker and vineyard manager is Gal (Gil) Sharon, who spent about 15 years as a vintner at the Golan Heights Winery before going independent; family tradition holds that his grandfather owned a winery in Romania that helped the family survive World War II. The grapes — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz — come from estate single-vineyard plots in the Tel Faris area of the volcanic Golan, with annual output of around 10,000 bottles. The flagship is the "Bereishit" red blend (Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot), and the wines are vegan. Alongside the wine the estate makes its own olive oil (Arbequina and Koroneiki) and grows a "forest fruit" plot of berries — a farm-to-table operation where wine, oil and seasonal berries are all made and tasted on site. The visitor center hosts seated wine and olive-oil tastings guided by the family, in a courtyard with views over the Kinneret and Hermon. Tasting of wines and olive oil runs about 40 NIS per person; a vegan appetizer platter about 80 NIS. Food on offer includes cheese, pizza, quiche and vegan platters. The on-site shop sells the estate wines, olive oil (Arbequina and Koroneiki) and seasonal forest berries, and home delivery is offered (minimum order ~300 NIS).

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88 min · 94 km

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Kanaf

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Visiting info

Where: Kanaf, southern Golan Heights, by the historic 'Ein Kanaf spring. ~94 km / ~88 min from Haifa. Panoramic views over the Kinneret and Hermon.
Hours: Per the official site: Sun-Thu 11:00-17:00 by advance arrangement; Fri-Sat 11:00-17:00 walk-ins welcome subject to availability. Some tourism listings say "by appointment only" or "10:00-17:00, seven days" - confirm by phone before visiting.
Booking: Weekday visits (Sun-Thu) require advance coordination by phone/WhatsApp; weekend (Fri-Sat) walk-ins are welcome when space permits. Best to call ahead in all cases. Phone/WhatsApp: 054-3993514.
What to try: The flagship "Bereishit" red blend (Shiraz / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot), plus single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz from the Tel Faris vineyards. Wine and olive-oil tasting is about 40 NIS per person. The wines are vegan.
Kosher: Not kosher (no rabbinical supervision), per grape-man.com and a tasting report on alhayain.com. No certifying body is listed. The estate emphasizes that its wines are vegan, not kosher. If kosher status matters to you, confirm directly before visiting.
Restaurant: No formal restaurant. On-site food is tasting-oriented: cheese, pizza, quiche and a vegan appetizer platter (~80 NIS), served in the courtyard alongside the tastings.
With kids: One tourism listing explicitly marks "suitable for children: yes." It's a working farm/winery with an outdoor courtyard and a berry orchard, family-run and informal, though primarily a wine-tasting venue rather than a dedicated kids' attraction.
Contact: Phone/WhatsApp 054-3993514 (a second number, 050-4478378, appears in some listings); email terranova.winery@gmail.com
Website: https://www.terranova-winery.co.il

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Haifa?+

The winery is in Moshav Kanaf on the southern Golan Heights, about 94 km / roughly 88 minutes' drive from Haifa.

Do I need to book ahead?+

On weekdays (Sun-Thu) yes - you need to coordinate in advance by phone or WhatsApp (054-3993514). On weekends (Fri-Sat) walk-ins are welcome when space permits, but it's best to call ahead in any case.

Is the winery kosher?+

No, the winery is not kosher and has no rabbinical supervision (per grape-man.com and alhayain.com). No certifying body is listed. The estate emphasizes that its wines are vegan, not kosher; if kosher status matters to you, confirm directly.

What does a visit include?+

A family-guided wine and olive-oil tasting in a courtyard overlooking the Kinneret and Hermon (~40 NIS per person), with an optional vegan appetizer platter (~80 NIS); food on offer includes cheese, pizza and quiche. There's also a shop selling the estate wines, olive oil (Arbequina and Koroneiki) and seasonal forest berries, with home delivery available.

What is the winery known for?+

It's a family-run, vegan, farm-to-table winery: alongside the wine it makes its own olive oil and grows a "forest fruit" berry plot. The flagship is the "Bereishit" red blend. Winemaker Gal (Gil) Sharon spent about 15 years at the Golan Heights Winery, and the place is known for its panoramic Kinneret and Hermon views by the 'Ein Kanaf spring.

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