Vineyard of the Wind – Merom Golan: On an area with a view of Mount BenTal and Mount Hermon, a new vineyard was planted. A portion of the vineyard was planted by the Pelter Winery on agricultural lands of Kibbutz Merom Golan, during the course of August 2005. Location: North east of Kibbutz Merom Golan Altitude: 1000 meters (3000 feet) above sea level Climate: Snow during the winter, 1000 ml of rain during the year Soil: Basalt Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Grower: Tal Pelter Nes Harim Vineyards / Aderet: These hidden vineyards are located on the western slopes of the hills of Jerusalem. The techniques applied in the growing of the vineyard are low yield and high quality, lengthy maturation and development of flavors. Location: Adjacent to the city of Beit Shemesh Altitude: 600 meters (1800 feet) above sea level Climate: Snow during winter, dry and hot during summer, low temperature at night Soil: Terra Rossa Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlo, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc Grower: Eran Raz – Ella Valley Winery Ben Zimra Vineyards: Location: Ramat Dalton in the Galilee, adjacent to Moshav Kerem Ben Zimra Altitude: 850 meters (2550 feet) above sea level Climate: Snow during winter, low temperature at night Soil: Basalt Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay