Clos de Gat
An Israeli winery situated in the Judean Mountains.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Clos de Gat is an Israeli winery situated in the foothills of the Judean Mountains, bordering Israel’s biblical Ayalon Valley. The estate is home to an ancient wine press pre-dating the Roman period by a thousand years. The winery relies on natural yeasts for fermentation to express its terroir.
History
Clos de Gat is situated in the foothills of the Judean Mountains, bordering Israel’s biblical Ayalon Valley. An ancient 'Gat' (Hebrew for wine press), pre-dating the Roman period by a thousand years, is located by the house set in the heart of the vineyards. The region's rolling hills and valleys have supported grapevine cultivation for thousands of years. Clos de Gat relies on the vineyard's natural yeasts for the fermentation process.
Sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/clos-de-gat · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled