(Afek Winery) יקב אפק

Upper Galilee Chardonnay and Shiraz from Israel's cool northern heights.

Afek Winery sits in Upper Galilee, Israel's northernmost wine region, where cool elevation and Mediterranean influence shape wines of clarity and structure. The winery's Chardonnay expresses the region's mineral character—crisp and precise. Aromas, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Sirah, demonstrates the darker fruit and spice that thrive in Galilee's terroir. Valiron Red, built on Shiraz, captures the peppery intensity the variety achieves at altitude. These wines have drawn assessment from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, and Decanter, reflecting their standing within Israel's quality-focused winemaking landscape. Upper Galilee's combination of elevation, cool nights, and volcanic soils creates conditions for wines that balance ripeness with acidity—a signature of the region's best producers.