Psagot Winery

What Psagot Winery does

Psagot Winery is a private Israeli boutique winery founded in 2003, headquartered in Sha'ar Binyamin, in the Binyamin region of the West Bank. The winery produces approximately 25 varietal wines at a scale of roughly one million bottles per year, aged in a cellar of about 1,350 barrels, including premium expressions matured in a 2,500-year-old ancient cave that functions as both a production asset and a heritage differentiator. Its flagship line, anchored by the Psagot Reserve and supported by international recognition at Decanter, Wine Spectator, and WSWA competitions, carries Badatz HaEda HaChareidis kosher certification, opening access to kosher-mandatory export markets.

The business model combines wholesale and export wine sales (over 70% of production is exported) with diversified on-site and direct-to-consumer revenue streams: a visitor center, private events and tastings, customizable corporate gift sets, a virtual tour offering, and the broader Psagot Spirit lifestyle sub-brand, which encompasses an estate café-patisserie, a plant nursery, home décor, and a vintage fashion boutique. Adjacent product extensions include Israel's first Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine, a Brandy XO aged in the ancient cave, a vodka distillate produced in collaboration with Milk & Honey Distillery, and a craft beer co-branded with Hutch Brewery.

The company has also used its brand for limited-edition solidarity series — notably an October 7th series supporting Otef Gaza communities — and for co-branded gift sets with Israeli broadcaster Telem. No public revenue disclosure, funding history, or financial statements are available; operations appear to be financed privately with stable headcount in production, hospitality, and sales. There is no evidence of AI/ML, digital-platform, or software technology components in the business; technology usage is consistent with traditional estate winery operations.

Name

Psagot Winery

Legal name

Psagot Winery Ltd. (יקב פסגות בע״מ)

Website

https://psagotwines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Psagot Winery is a private Israeli boutique winery founded in 2003, producing ~25 varietal wines at ~1M bottles per year, with 70%+ exported. It serves kosher-certified and premium international wine consumers, complemented by on-site hospitality and the Psagot Spirit lifestyle sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Kosher Wine Production

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Alcoholic Beverage Tours & On-site Experiences (Brewery/Winery/Distillery) (THAFALAK), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Kosher wine production
• Wine tourism services
• Premium kosher beverages
• Winery event hosting
• Corporate wine gifting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sha'ar Binyamin

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Sales (Direct and Distribution): Sale of approximately 25 types of quality wines produced at the winery. Over 70% of annual production (~1M bottles) is exported to dozens of countries worldwide. Direct sales also through the on-site winery shop.
2. Visitor Center Experiences: Revenue from guided winery tours, professional wine tastings, sensory workshops, group meals (dairy and meat), and café-pâtisserie sales. Opening hours Sun-Thu 09:00-15:00, Fri 09:00-13:00/14:00.
3. Private Events (Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Brit, Conferences): Event venue rental and catering services for weddings, Britot, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, conferences, and cultural events. The winery hall accommodates groups in a stone structure with rustic and modern elements, inner courtyard, and lawn.
4. Psagot Spirit (Café-Pâtisserie, Nursery, Home Décor, Vintage Fashion): Opened during Iron Swords War, Psagot Spirit is a multi-concept retail and hospitality venture beyond wine, including: Café-Pâtisserie (dairy kosher), plant nursery (local plants adapted to Binyamin terroir), home décor and furniture store (imported and eco-friendly items), vintage wedding gowns studio, and vintage clothing shop.
5. Gift Sets (Custom Wine Gift Packages): Customizable gift sets including quality wines, local olive oil, branded wine glasses, wine accessories, handmade items, and more. Prepared in partnership with Telem (Center for Young Women at Risk in Jerusalem). Custom wine label options for large orders.
6. Fashion Productions & Photo Shoots: Fee-based location rental for fashion productions and photography shoots at the winery's uniquely designed stone spaces, courtyard, and landscapes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Psagot Winery is an Israeli kosher winery founded in 2003 that produces approximately 25 varieties of quality wines from Judean Mountain vineyards at 700–900m elevation, including white, rosé, red, sparkling, fortified, and specialty wines, plus a 12-year cave-aged brandy. The winery operates a Visitor Center offering guided tours, professional tastings, sensory workshops, and a dairy café-pâtisserie, and hosts private events (weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Brit ceremonies, corporate conferences). It also sells customizable corporate and private gift sets and runs the Psagot Spirit sub-brand encompassing café-pâtisserie, nursery, home décor, and vintage fashion retail.

Product overview

Psagot Winery is a kosher winery founded in 2003, relocated to Sha'ar Binyamin in 2020, producing approximately 25 wine varieties from Judean Mountain vineyards at 700-900m elevation. The core product portfolio includes White Wines (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Gewürztraminer, and specialty wines), Red Wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Malbec, and Bordeaux blends), Rosé Wines (standard and premium), and Special Wines (sparkling, brandy, beer collaboration, and commemorative blends). Beyond wine, Psagot Spirit sub-brand extends the offering to Café-Patisserie, nursery, home décor retail, and vintage fashion. The winery operates a Visitor Center offering tours, tastings, and sensory workshops, plus a private events venue for weddings and conferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Psagot Spirit: Wine & Beyond venture offering café-patisserie, nursery, home décor & furniture, vintage wedding gowns, and vintage fashion
• Jerusalem Mountain Vineyards

Products and services

• White Wines A category of kosher white wines produced by Psagot Winery from Judean Mountain vineyards, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Gewürztraminer, Sinai White, White Peak, White Dessert Wine, White Prat, and Levana sparkling white. Targeted at individual wine consumers, kosher wine buyers, and event venues requiring kosher mehadrin options.
• Red Wines A category of kosher red wines produced by Psagot Winery, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah-based wines (Heart, Yakir, Peak, Jewel), Bordeaux blends (Edom, Homeland), Sinai, De'Vine, and Prat port-style. Sold to individual consumers, corporate clients, and through international distribution.
• Rosé Wines Kosher rosé wines from Psagot Winery, including the standard Psagot Rosé and premium Rosé PR, crafted using gentle pressing and brief skin contact. Targeted at individual consumers and kosher wine buyers.
• Special Wines A category of specialty and limited-edition beverages from Psagot Winery, including Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine (Méthode Champenoise, 6 years on lees), Sparkling Rosé Extra Brut (8 years on lees), Thema sour beer collaboration with Hutch Brewery, October 7th commemorative blend, Brandy XO, Fairy Dust vodka distillate, Rosie sparkling wine, and Levana. Targeted at specialty beverage consumers, collectors, and event venues.
• Psagot Brandy XO A premium brandy aged for 12 years in oak barrels inside a 2,500-year-old Hasmonean-era cave discovered during vineyard construction at Psagot. Distilled from Psagot wines using a traditional copper Alembic still, with final blending supported by Milk & Honey Distillery. Targeted at premium spirits consumers and kosher-certified beverage buyers.
• Gift Sets Customizable gift packages combining Psagot wines with local olive oil, branded wine glasses, wine accessories, handmade wine soap, clay imprints, honey, and chocolates. Custom wine label options available for large orders. Prepared in partnership with the Telem Center for Young Women at Risk in Jerusalem. Sold to private individuals and corporate customers via separate sales contacts.
• Visitor Center & Tours Guided winery tours through the ancient wine museum, vineyard viewpoints, and barrel cellar, plus professional wine tastings, sensory workshops for groups of up to 20 participants (~1.5 hours), and a dairy café-pâtisserie. Targeted at tourists, wine enthusiasts, and group visitors located 15 minutes from Jerusalem.
• Private Events Venue A banquet hall built in the style of an ancient Khan with arches, internal courtyard, and lawn overlooking a primordial Judean landscape. Hosts weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Brit ceremonies, professional conferences, cultural concerts, team-building days, and fashion productions. Kosher Mehadrin catering available. Targeted at celebratory event hosts, corporate event planners, and production companies.
• Psagot Spirit (Café-Pâtisserie, Nursery, Home Décor, Vintage Fashion) A multi-concept retail and hospitality sub-brand that includes a kosher dairy café-pâtisserie, a plant nursery with species adapted to Binyamin terroir, an imported and eco-friendly home décor and furniture store, a vintage wedding gown studio, and a vintage clothing shop. Targeted at winery visitors, local residents, and lifestyle shoppers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decanter 2024: Cabernet Sauvignon SV scored 95 points (Harvest 2020)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Telem – Center for Young Women at Risk in JerusalemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsagot Winery partners with Telem to prepare gift sets. Young women from the Telem center prepare the gift sets, and the proceeds from sales support the 'Telem Winery' project. This social enterprise partnership adds social impact to the gift set offering while providing employment and training to at-risk young women in Jerusalem.
• Hutch Brewery (Jerusalem)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA unique collaboration with Hutch Brewery in Jerusalem to create the 'Thema' sour red beer series — a comparative pack of four premium beers, some aged in wine barrels, others in brandy barrels, some in port-style wine barrels, and some aged in bottles in the winery's barrel cellar. This represents a true wine-beer crossover innovation initiative.
• Milk & Honey DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilk & Honey Distillery's expert team participated in the final tasting and blending process of the Psagot XO brandy alongside the Psagot winemaking team, ensuring quality and expertise in the distillation process.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yatir Winery: Boutique Israeli winery in the Yatir Forest region producing award-winning kosher wines. Similar scale, terroir-driven narrative, and trade-award positioning to Psagot.
• Castel Winery: Boutique Israeli winery focused on Bordeaux-style blends with strong export recognition. Comparable premium-tier competition with Psagot in trade tastings and awards circuits.
• Recanati Winery: Israeli premium kosher winery of comparable scale, also targeting export markets and on-site tourism. Direct overlap with Psagot on varietal portfolio, kosher positioning, and trade-channel competition.
• Golan Heights Winery: Premium Israeli kosher winery with strong export footprint and award-winning portfolio. Direct overlap with Psagot in international kosher channels and varietal competition (Cabernet, Merlot blends).
• Dalton Winery: Mid-sized Israeli kosher winery with premium positioning and active export program. Comparable production scale, kosher certifications, and varietal mix to Psagot.
• Tzora Vineyards: Boutique Israeli winery emphasizing terroir-driven wines and on-site hospitality. Comparable in production scale and premium positioning to Psagot, especially on Judean Mountain terroir.
• Tabor Winery: Israeli boutique-to-mid kosher winery focused on Mediterranean varietals with export presence. Similar size bracket and trade-channel overlap with Psagot.
• Flam Winery: Boutique Israeli winery known for premium single-vineyard wines and on-site experiences. Comparable storytelling-driven brand and direct-to-consumer tasting-room model.

Broad incumbents

• Barkan Winery: Large-scale Israeli kosher producer with broad distribution and aggressive pricing. Competes with Psagot in domestic retail and export but at a different price/volume tier.
• Carmel Winery: Israel's oldest and largest winery, with broad kosher portfolio and extensive export distribution. Competes with Psagot across price tiers but at materially larger scale and broader category depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@psagotwinery3996
• Facebookfacebook.com/psagotwine
• Instagraminstagram.com/psagotwines
• Xx.com/psagotwinery

Compliance4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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