Flam Winery
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A pioneering family estate in the Judean Hills, crafting terroir-driven Bordeaux blends at elevations between 570 and 610 metres.
Flam Winery is a family-owned boutique producer in the Judean Hills, established in 1998 by brothers Golan and Gilad Flam. Located in Eshtaol Forest between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the winery produces around 100,000 bottles annually and became kosher in 2010.
- Founded in 1998 by brothers Golan and Gilad Flam with their mother Kami Flam
- Located in Eshtaol Forest in the Judean Hills, at elevations of 570 to 610 metres
- Vineyards span Eshtaol, Givat Yeshayahu, and Even Sapir in the Judean Hills, plus Upper Galilee
- Produces approximately 100,000 bottles annually
- Became kosher in 2010
- Founding partner in the Judean Hills Quartet
- Flam Noble 2010 received 93 points from Robert Parker
History and Origins
Flam Winery was established in 1998 by brothers Golan and Gilad Flam alongside their mother Kami Flam. The winery stands as one of the pioneers of the family winery movement in Israel, following the European family estate model from the outset. In 2010, Flam transitioned to kosher production, broadening its reach without compromising its quality-focused identity.
- Founded in 1998, one of Israel's pioneering family wineries
- Established by the Flam family: brothers Golan and Gilad, with mother Kami
- Adopted kosher certification in 2010
- Founding member of the Judean Hills Quartet
Location and Terroir
The winery sits within Eshtaol Forest in the Judean Hills, positioned between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Vineyards are planted at elevations between 570 and 610 metres above sea level, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate. Fruit is sourced from multiple sites including Eshtaol, Givat Yeshayahu, and Even Sapir within the Judean Hills, as well as additional locations in Upper Galilee.
- Elevation of 570 to 610 metres above sea level
- Mediterranean climate shapes the style of all wines
- Multiple vineyard sites across the Judean Hills and Upper Galilee
- Situated in Eshtaol Forest between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
Grapes and Wine Style
Flam focuses on Mediterranean-style Bordeaux blends and varietal wines. The red portfolio is built around Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Carignan, and Grenache. White wines feature Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery's approach is firmly terroir-driven, with an emphasis on expressing the character of the Judean Hills through each wine.
- Bordeaux varieties dominate the red range, led by Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache reflect the Mediterranean dimension of the range
- White wines produced from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
- Style is terroir-driven and quality-focused across all tiers
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Flam has earned recognition from major international critics and competitions. The Flam Noble 2010 received 93 points from Robert Parker, a benchmark score for Israeli fine wine. The Flam Classico 2013 was awarded a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge, confirming the winery's consistent quality across its range.
- Flam Noble 2010: 93 points, Robert Parker
- Flam Classico 2013: Bronze, International Wine Challenge
- Recognised as a quality benchmark within the Israeli boutique wine scene
Flam's red wines show ripe dark fruit, Mediterranean warmth, and structured tannins typical of high-elevation Judean Hills Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Whites are fresh and fruit-driven, reflecting the cooling altitude of the vineyard sites.
- Flam Classico$25-35Award-winning Bordeaux blend from Judean Hills; the 2013 earned Bronze at the International Wine Challenge.Find →
- Flam Noble$55-75Flam's flagship red; the 2010 vintage received 93 points from Robert Parker.Find →
- Flam Blanc$25-40White blend from high-elevation Judean Hills sites, showing fresh fruit and Mediterranean character.Find →
- Founded 1998; one of Israel's first family-owned boutique wineries, following a European estate model
- Located in Eshtaol Forest, Judean Hills; vineyards at 570 to 610 metres, Mediterranean climate
- Became kosher in 2010; founding member of the Judean Hills Quartet
- Produces approximately 100,000 bottles annually from sites in Judean Hills and Upper Galilee
- Flam Noble 2010 scored 93 points from Robert Parker