Opening Event of the 15th Annual Matei Yehuda Wine Festival. Held for the first time in Mini Israel, a roomier venue, this evening marks the beginning of a month-long festival where the wineries of Matei Yehuda open their doors to the public.
The festivities include a 5k and half-marathon race through vineyards Merutz Hayekevim, mountain bike tours between wineries that visit ancient wine presses and modern vineyards with Trail Head, and weekly guided tours of the wineries in the region.
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- Winemakers Lori Lender, Lin Gold and Festival Director Hani Ben Yehuda
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- Wine Maker Zev Dunie with his outstanding “James” Chenin Blanc, named in memory of Ronni James who was the founding winemaker of Tzora Winery and mentor to many.
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- Paul Dubb winemaker at Tzuba Winery pouring his fantastic Reserve Chardonnay.
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- Hilik hosting at the Agur Winery Stand
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- The Lenders at the Zafririm Winery
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- Sandro and Irit from La Terra Promessa Winery.
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- Hadar Alroie pouring wine at the Carmei Yosef-Bravdo Stand
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- Katlav Winery
