Kishor Vineyards
Kishor Winery is located in the Kibutz Kishorit, a home for adults with special needs in Western Galilee. In this community, each resident is an active contributor, enjoying important work and activities. The winery is an integral part of the community, employing five permanent workers from the Kibutz year-round and hiring more for the intense harvest season. These employees host guests in the exquisite visitor’s center, where you can sample not only the wine grown at Kishor, but also the delicious cheeses, breads, cookies, and cakes made by the members of the community. Led by Richard Davis, the Professions Manager of the Winery, and Itay Lahat, eenologist, the team first planted grapevines in 2007 and had their first harvest in 2010. For such young vineyards, the grapes are extraordinary, no doubt owing to the expertise of Mr. Davis, Mr. Lahat, and the dedicated work of all the employees, but also due to the particular terroir of the Western Galilee, which contributes to the quality of the grapes. Located about 500m above sea level, the Mediterranean sea breeze shields the vineyards from Israel’s typically hot summer days, keeping this micro-climate warm in the daytime with cooler nights.
