Color: Pale pink
Aroma: Fresh berries with hints of minerality
Taste: Pomegranate with notes of grapefruit and lemon zest
Body: Light to medium
Aging: 3–6 months in stainless steel tanks
About the Wine
Psagot Rosé is crafted from grapes harvested in the Northern Jerusalem Mountains, at an elevation of 700 meters. The mineral-rich soil and the region’s ideal climate — warm, sunny days and cool evenings — create perfect conditions for growing high-quality fruit.
The grapes are hand-picked at night to preserve their freshness, and fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. This Rosé has bright aromas of summer melons, citrus fruits, and ripe raspberries. On the palate, it’s fresh and fruity, finishing with a crisp, mouthwatering acidity.
About the Winery
Founded in 2003 by Na’ama and Yakov Berg, Psagot Winery is nestled in the Binyamin region, just north of Jerusalem. The area, named after Jacob’s youngest son Benjamin, is famous for its rolling hills, lush valleys, ancient olive trees, and natural springs.
While constructing the winery, an ancient cave dating back to the Second Temple period — over 2,000 years ago — was discovered. Inside, they found an ancient wine press and a coin traced to the First Jewish-Roman War (66–73 AD).
One side of the coin features an engraving of an amphora, the traditional vessel used for wine storage, along with the ancient Hebrew inscription “Year Two.” The other side depicts vine leaves and is stamped with the words “For Freedom of Zion.”
This incredible find deeply inspired the Bergs, who recreated the design of the coin to feature on the label of every bottle produced at Psagot.
About the Winemaker
Psagot’s winemaker, Sam Soroka, hails from Canada. He studied food science at McGill University and winemaking at the University of Adelaide in Australia. Before moving to Israel in the early 2000s, Sam honed his craft making wines in Australia, California, and France.
Sam has worked with several Israeli wineries and even served as Chief Winemaker at Carmel. His winemaking skills are nothing short of magical — improving the quality of every winery he’s been part of, and Psagot is no exception.
Sam is hands-on in the vineyard, ensuring the grapes are harvested at the perfect time to capture their full potential. He shares Psagot’s vision of creating wines that stand as a symbol of the enduring spirit of the land and its people. Thank you, Sam!
Where to Find It
Psagot Winery produces over 350,000 bottles a year, with 70% exported internationally — a good chunk of that making its way to the U.S. So finding a bottle is pretty easy!
We picked up our Psagot Rosé at Wegmans in Princeton, but you can find it at many wine shops, both big and small, across the country.
Israel Wine Girl 
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