The wines of Tel Shifon Winery express our creativity, labor and faith in the fascinating growing area where we grow and create them - in the north of the Golan Heights. Our vineyards, which are located in Kibbutz Ortal, enjoy a unique terroir - volcanic soil and a significant winter, accompanied by several, at times quite significant, snow events. This provides the neccessary cold during dormancy to allow for a uniform awakening in the spring. We believe that the vineyard is part of the environment in which it grows. Therefore, we implement sustainable, responsible and considerate agriculture with minimal intervention and with utmost respect for our surroundings and the evironment.

Non-Mevushal Rav Ishay Samuel (also certifies Yarden), O.U. (Orthodox Union), Badatz Beit Yosef. Fresh aromas of tart European plum, ripe pomegranate berries and earthiness, moderate greenness, medium body, fresh and with a long and rich finish. A Cabernet Franc on the fruity and elegant side that provides a northern drinking experience of a grape grown in the high and intriguing northern Golan Heights growing area.

The Tel Shifon vineyard was planted in 2010, at an altitude of 915 m above sea level, in the triangle between the Shifon, Avital and Bental mountains, at Kibbutz Ortal and close to the Ein Zivan, Merom Golan and El Rom kibbutzim. The terrace overlooks five extinct volcanoes: Shifon, Yosifon, Hizka, Avital and Bental. Our Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc vines are planted on well-drained and rich basalt, clay and tuff soils. The vineyard enjoys very cold winters with two to three snow events, along with a large amount of precipitation. The summer is mild and relatively dry, with cool nights that allow for slow and moderate ripening of our grapes. The cool climate, combined with the volcanic soil rich in minerals, gives the vines the most ideal growing conditions needed. Due to the close proximity of the vineyards to the winery itself, we do not need to transport the grapes from far away, with the whole winemaking process taking place in the same area.