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The Kadma Winery I Photos: Ariela Aflalo

Wine has been produced here for over 3,000 years. Indeed, remains of ancient winepresses and wine amphoras have been uncovered here under every hill. The area’s terroir has been deemed especially good for winegrowing, and there are hundreds of vineyards across the region, which counts over 50 boutique wineries that together form Israel’s only official wine route. The region is also the only one in the country to have its own EU-approved “appellation”, granting wineries the possibility to add the “Yehuda” “appellation” label to their bottles. And beyond its exceptional wine, Mateh Yehuda offers a myriad more things to explore and discover. Eretz Tova, Kfar Uriah Mini-golf and coffee Mini-golf and events location, Eretz Tova is a beautiful place to start your day. Owners Eitan and Yoel Lombard, father and son, have recently inaugurated a café inside their beautiful sage garden that looks out over the Judean Hills. The café offers quality coffee, delicious baked goods, sandwiches, taboon baked pizzas, and salads. While you enjoy your coffee, the kids can have fun playing mini-golf and run around in the garden. From time to time,

The Sphera Winery, Givat Yeshayahu I Photo: Ilan Nachum

Eretz Tova, Kfar Uriah - mini-golf and farm cafe I Photos: Eitan Lombard, Mateh Yehuda Tourism

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