OUR VINEYARDS

Five Stones Vineyards homes its top-quality grapes on the abundant, breezy peaks of the Elah Valley. The unique temperature and fertile, alluvial soil of these lands form the perfect natural bed for old, established vines to yield particularly pungent fruit.
The location of our unique vineyards was consciously chosen for its terroir, to meet the optimal requirements of the vines. It was selected with the same precision, creativity, and wisdom as David when choosing his weapon against Goliath – the weapon that transformed his seemingly minor skill into his greatest advantage.

CLIMATE

The vineyards are located in a region that enjoys temperate weather: cold, crisp winters, warm summer days, and cool, breezy nights. This results in phenomenal phenolic ripening and impressive acidity.

RAIN

In wintertime - October to May - the vineyards enjoy an average precipitation of 500mm. The volume and distribution of rain throughout this period allow for the vines to grow without hindrance from the start of spring, well into the summer.

WIND

During the cool summer nights, winds blow between the rows of vines, minimizing humidity as the harvest date approaches. This enhances phenolic ripening and acidity.

SOIL

The vineyard is planted in aerated, mineral-rich clay soil which has highly effective drainage capacity. This offers an excellent environment for vines and their roots to thrive.

Shmuel Tamir-RIP
Birth: 1947
Death: 2023

OUR GROWERS

The Tamir family – our dedicated wine growers at Five Stones Vineyards – tend to the vines and grape clusters with loving, meticulous, and uncompromising care, similar to that bestowed upon children by their parents.

With more than three decades of harvesting behind them, the winegrowers have created a unique terroir based on soil, climate, and experience which is magnificently reflected in the quality and flavors found in all of our wine labels.

The vineyards are filled with a diverse range of wine grape varieties, such as Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Chardonnay, Carignan, White Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Roussanne, Marselan, Alicante Bouschet, Sémillon, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Wine matures so well with age, we want to make sure you’re just as mature.