Judean Heights

In the heart of the Holy Land, 980 meters above sea level and surrounded by the Judean hills, lies the ancient city of Hevron, resting place of the Biblical Patriarchs and Matriarchs. With its climate influenced by the mountainous location, a cool breeze rising up from the coast, and dry, hot air coming from the Negev desert, it is an ideal site for grape cultivation and wine production. Already in the Bible, Hevron is mentioned as a grape-growing region - as is recounted in the episode of the Explorators. The band of men charged by Moses to scout out the Land of Israel returned with enormous grape clusters from Hevron. Somewhat later in history, we know that more than one million Jews populated the area in the David Kingdom time. Then as well, one of the main enterprises of the region was wine production, and the vintage produced in Hevron was famed throughout the Mediterranean basin. Although viticulture has never ceased from the area, the grand tradition of wine making in Hevron has been largely neglected since the Moslem conquest, due to Islamic prohibition against drinking alcoholic beverages. In more recent times, however, the ancient tradition has been revived, as Jews returning to the area planted quality wine species, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Now, as in earlier times, the results are outstanding, as the area remains particularly suitable for grape cultivation. The passion Hevron eights Winery was established by a group of French with a deep love of the Land of Israel and a vision of establishing vineyards to produce fine wines in the heart of the Judean hills. Originally from North Africa, they share a passion for viniculture and a deep admiration for their illustrious forebears who produced wine in Morocco. The winery produces strictly kosher wines and accords great importance and respect to the link between the wines and the history and geography of Israel - reflected in the Biblical names of our wines and their distinctive label designs.