Terranova Winery
GolanTerranova ("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. Tasting flights: 3 wines for 65 NIS, 4 for 80 NIS, 5 for 95 NIS; each includes two olive oils, bread and olives. The menu includes white Sauvignon Blanc, rosé and reds. Check availability of particular wines. The visitor center serves a wine-side menu: cheese platter 100 NIS, vegan cheese platter 90 NIS, bread, focaccia and other dishes. Check inclusions and availability before visiting.