Yekev Alona is a story of a family winery in moshav Givat Nili, settled at the heart of the “Israeli Provance”. The winery began to operate in 2001, when two wine-loving families with a mutual vision joined together to bring it to life. The Azulay and Rabau families together with their children and friends, not only founded the winery, but are also responsible for growing the vineyards, harvesting the grapes and preparing and selling the wine. Eli and Fanny Azulay, in who’s yard the winery is located, dealt with agriculture all of their lives, since the times Eli served as the head of the regional municipality. Professor Micha Rabau is a surgeon at the Ichilov hospital and his wife, Dr. Ilana Rabau, is a gynecologist and midwife.
From choosing grape types to planting, growing, harvesting and the making of the wine- the families alone do it all.
 
 

Merloand Cabernet Sauvignon are the types of wine made at the winery. The making process is unique: the vineyards are planted on mountain slopes which roll into Nahal Tannin valley. The area enjoys a special micro-climate which provides the vine with optimal growing conditions that contribute to the quality of the grape. Then, the wine is aged for 14 months in French/American oak barrels. Today there are 16 barrels at the winery.

-Best small Israeli boutique at the International Terra Vino 2007
-Gold medal for Merlo harvest 2005
-Rogov tasting notes about Alona Winery are:
   Alona, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005: Dark garnet, full-bodied, with caressing soft tannins and spicy oak, those in good balance with fresh blackberry and currant aromas and flaovors. On the finish a touch of cedar. Drink now-2010. Score 88.
Alona, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004: Dark, almost impenetrable garnet, full-bodied, with red plum, currant and citrus peel in fine harmony with spicy wood, soft tannins and hints of sweet licorice and milk chocolate. Long and generous. Drink now-2009. Score 89;
 
Alona, Merlot, 2005: Deeo garnet towards royal purple, medium- to full-bodied and with appealing spicy plum and currant aromas and flavors. Graceful and elegant. Drink now-2010. Score 90.
 
Alona, Merlot, 2004: Dark royal purple in color, medium- to ful-bodied, with good concentration and density and showing black currant, berry, vanilla and creamy notes. Lingers nicely with hints of mocha and cream on the finish. Drink now-2010. Score 90.

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