The Story of Binyamina Winery

Binyamina Winery, established in 1952 by Joseph Zeltzer, has a rich history rooted in passion and resilience. Zeltzer, a Hungarian immigrant, named the winery Eliaz in honor of his son who lost his life during Israel’s War of Independence in 1948. Initially, the winery focused on sweet wines, simple table wines, and liqueurs, using grapes exclusively from the Carmel region.

Though privately owned, the winery changed hands multiple times until the mid-1990s, attracting interest from bankers, real estate professionals, and filmmakers who recognized its significance as a symbol of agriculture, industry, and Zionism in Israel.

Quality Wines from Exceptional Vineyards

Since its inception, Binyamina Winery has evolved significantly. Today, it sources high-quality grapes from vineyards across Israel, including the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee, Lower Galilee, Judean Hills, and even the southern regions. This diverse sourcing allows the winery to produce a wide range of wines that reflect the unique terroirs of each area.

The winery's team believes that great wine starts in the vineyard. They invest considerable effort in finding the best plots and collaborating with skilled vintners and farmers to cultivate the finest grapes. This commitment to quality ensures that every bottle of Binyamina wine showcases the true essence of Israeli winemaking.

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סיגלית לידגי -אנזה
December 15, 2022
An event hall for conferences, including wine and cheese tastings, visit to the wine factory, the history is fascinating, the products are of high quality
Galia Harel
February 5, 2023
Tasty food and good service.
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Location

Location Binyamina Winery, Binyamina, Haifa District, Israel

Region

Carmel, Coastal Plains, Israel

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday - Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday - Saturday
closed
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Orange Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc
Viognier
Shiraz
Chardonnay
Petit Syrah
Barbera
Grenache
Marselan
Roussanne
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurtztraminer
Marsanne
Emerald Riesling
Garnacha Tintorera
Muscat

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יורם גונן
Reviewed on September 12, 2023

Exemplary organization of a corporate event. Nice atmosphere and sufficient parking spaces, including for buses.

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Konstantin *Neeman* Aron
Reviewed on August 25, 2023

I love Binyamina, but experience really depends on who helps you to choose the wine The people When I meet Yahye there, it means that I will get the great experience - he has an amazing energy, really helpful, sharing and always smiling. Also, he knows a lot about their wine and wine in general About the rest stuff that I had a chance to talk to - let’s keep it that way - I wouldn’t come back The wine Excellent VFM. I would say that it’s the best in Israel. You can buy bottle of good wine for 45NIS and promising medaled wine for 60NIS The place Good part - you can have a tasting event for a reasonable price Bad part - the working hours. It’s challenging to visit the winery when they are working the same hours that you are. But I was advised to call in advance, as they might be open on Friday as well, when they have an event

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Galia Harel
Reviewed on February 5, 2023

Tasty food and good service.

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Rabbi Yisroel Bernath
Reviewed on February 3, 2023

I highly recommend you take a tour of the world class binyamina winery. Their operation is highly impressive, churning out over 3 million bottles of wine a year. Got a look at the fermentation operation and their barrel cellar. Spent the afternoon tasting wine with their winemakers. Special review of their Israel 🇮🇱 75th anniversary wine and their fantastic 2022 Chardonnay coming soon.

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סיגלית לידגי -אנזה
Reviewed on December 15, 2022

An event hall for conferences, including wine and cheese tastings, visit to the wine factory, the history is fascinating, the products are of high quality

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Frequently Asked Questions about Binyamina Winery

Where is Binyamina Winery located?

Binyamina Winery is located in Carmel, Israel

What type of wines does Binyamina Winery produce?

Binyamina Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Orange Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Binyamina Winery?

At Binyamina Winery, they cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Petit Syrah, Barbera, Grenache, Marselan, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Marsanne, Emerald Riesling, Garnacha Tintorera, Muscat.

What languages do they speak at the Binyamina Winery?

At Binyamina Winery they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Binyamina Winery?

No, Binyamina Winery is not an organic wine producer.