Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival

פסטיבל יין מטה יהודה

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Food & DrinkJudean Hills
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe Judean Hills carry visible ancient
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival in Judean Hills

An annual wine festival spanning roughly forty wineries across the Mateh Yehuda region in the Judean Hills, opening with a large tasting event at the Yad LaShiryon memorial site in Latrun before dispersing to individual wineries. Programming includes new-vintage launches, winemaker meetings, food-and-wine pairings featuring traditional Jewish dishes, and live music, across a region with wine production traced back to ancient terraced farming.

About forty wineries, kosher and non-kosher alike, operate across the Mateh Yehuda region between Jerusalem and the coastal plain, and the annual Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival draws on that concentration to stage one of the oldest and most established events on Israel's wine calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Judean Hills carry visible ancient winemaking infrastructure, stone winepresses, storage caves and centuries-old terraces, scattered across the same hillsides where modern wineries now operate, giving the festival a historical backdrop unusual among Israeli wine events

02

The mystery stays covered

Its opening event at Yad LaShiryon, a military memorial site rather than a winery or event hall, is a distinctive fixed starting point before programming spreads across the region's roughly forty individual wineries

03

The city starts moving

That pairing of a national memorial site with a regional wine festival opening is itself unusual among Israeli food and drink events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Wine tastings are commonly paired with traditional Jewish foods specific to the region

Water and renewal

Living ritual

reflecting the Judean Hills' documented history of viticulture dating to biblical-era agricultural terraces still visible on the hillsides today

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

For Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival, plan transport around the exact Judean Hills venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, since many participating wineries sit on hillside terrain and combine tastings with short walks through vineyards.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival, stay near the part of Judean Hills you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.82 N, 35.10 EOpen in Google Maps

Judean Hills, Jerusalem District, Israel

Nearest airportTLV — Ben Gurion
TransportFor Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival, plan transport around the exact Judean Hills venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival, stay near the part of Judean Hills you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival?

Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Judean Hills, Israel. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Judean Hills, Jerusalem District, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtour-yehuda.org.il
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Autumn
Source statusOfficial source linked
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