Michel Murciano opened Hevron Heights winery in 2000, tapping into an Old World French style of kosher wine. The nutrient-rich soil evolved naturally from over 6,000 years of vine growing. The vineyard is perfectly placed at a high altitude, with warm days and cool nights contributing to the perfect conditions for grape growing.
Hevron Heights
Founded by French immigrant Michel Murciano in 2000, Hevron Heights Winery produces exceptional Old World-style wines in one of Israel’s most ancient viticultural regions.
The Judean Hills provide excellent grape growing conditions thanks to the plentiful sunshine and cooling sea breezes which help ensure perfect balance in the finished wines.
These wines are crafted from grapes grown at around 950 metres of altitude in the hills around Jerusalem which is ideal for creating sophisticated Bordeaux-style blends.
This luscious Old World-style Merlot is aged in oak for 18 months and sourced from high altitude vineyards in the Judean Hills.
These wines express the intense, rugged character of the Judean Hills where they are grown with plenty of rich dark fruit character and toasty hints from the 18 months of barrel ageing.
These powerful reds are crafted with prime grapes grown at 950 metres of altitude on the hills of Jerusalem and they are aged in French and American oak for 20 months to add extra complexity.
Named after the “oaks of Mamre” where Abraham once lived, these elegant wines are crafted from classic French varietals like Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Named after the ancient Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, this opulent wine is crafted with top quality grapes grown at altitude in the Judean Hills and ages in French oak barrels for 24 months.
Quick Facts About Hevron Heights and Hevron Heights Wines
How to Pronounce Hevron Heights: heh·vron heights
Located in: Hevron, Israel
Established in the year: 2000
Sources grapes from: Hevron, Kiryat Arba, Israel
Head winemaker: Francois Raynal
How did Hevron Heights start?
Hevron Heights was founded in 2000 by Michel Murciano and several French investors who dreamt of making Old World-style wines in one of Israel’s most ancient viticultural regions. The winery buys grapes from local growers with many based close to Hebron itself where conditions are ideal for producing top quality fruit.
What is Hevron Heights most known for?
Thanks to the French heritage of its founder, Hevron Heights produces vibrant Israeli wines in a distinctly Old World style. The head winemaker is Francois Raynal who brings a wealth of French winemaking expertise and traditions to the winery while allowing the quality of the local terroir to shine through.
Most Popular Wines from Hevron Heights
- Isaac's Ram Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in oak for 18 months and captures the sunny Mediterranean climate of the Judean Hills with plenty of dark fruit character and a well-built structure which will respond well to cellaring.
- Armagedon is Hevron Heights’ flagship wine, a magnificent Bordeaux-style blend which is aged in oak barrels for 24 months and can easily be aged for another decade or more in the cellar.
- Makhpelah Special Reserve is named after the ancient Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, and is crafted with top quality grapes grown at altitude in the Judean Hills and aged for 24 months in French oak barrels.