The 2025 Sommelier Best Value competition, now in its 17th year, highlighted Israeli wines that deliver impressive quality at affordable prices. Open to wines priced between ₪25–₪79, the competition included 136 wines tasted blind by 13 judges: sommeliers, winemakers, and industry professionals.
Although the results were published in March 2025 ahead of Passover, the winning wines are available year-round and offer excellent value for casual meals, picnics, and summer gatherings.
🥂 Sauvignon Blanc (Up to ₪79)
- Jerusalem Wineries – Premium SBL 2024 – ₪60
- Zion Winery – Imperial Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – ₪30
- Carmel Winery – Private Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – ₪45
- Tabor Winery – Elements Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – ₪60
🍋 Chardonnay (Up to ₪50)
- Barkan Winery – Classic Chardonnay 2024 – ₪25
- Jerusalem Wineries – Vintage Chardonnay 2024 – ₪35
- Zion Winery – Estate Chardonnay 2024 – ₪40
- Tabor Winery – Chardonnay 2023 – ₪39
Chardonnay (Up to ₪79)
- Barkan Winery – Seven Hills Chardonnay 2023 – ₪65
- Carmel Winery – Vineyards Chardonnay 2023 – ₪70
- Teperberg Winery – Essence Chardonnay 2022 – ₪75
🌸 Gewürztraminer (Up to ₪79)
- Barkan Winery – Reserve Gewürztraminer 2024 – ₪35
- Barkan Winery – Gold Edition Gewürztraminer 2024 – ₪40
- Jerusalem Wineries – Vintage Gewürztraminer 2024 – ₪35
🌿 Other White Varietals (Up to ₪79)
- Mony Winery – Colombard M 2024 – ₪40
- Teperberg Winery – Inspire Art Dabouki 2023 – ₪65
- Barkan Winery – Beta Colombard 2023 – ₪75
🍇 White Blends (Up to ₪79)
- Jerusalem Wineries – Premium W.BLD 2024 – ₪60
- Tabor Winery – White Blend 2023 – ₪39
- Carmel Winery – Mediterranean Vats 2 (White) 2023 – ₪60
🌺 Rosé (Up to ₪40)
- Tabor Winery – Rosé 2024 – ₪39
- Barkan Winery – Classic Rosé 2024 – ₪25
- Barkan Winery – Gold Edition Rosé 2024 – ₪40
- Mony Winery – Rosé M 2024 – ₪40
🌹 Rosé (Up to ₪79)
- Carmel Winery – Mediterranean Vats 2 Rosé 2024 – ₪60
- Mony Winery – Cladoc “Nachal” Rosé 2023 – ₪60
- Tabor Winery – Elements Barbera Rosé 2023 – ₪65
🍷 Cabernet Sauvignon (Up to ₪50)
- Barkan Winery – Gold Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – ₪40
- Teperberg Winery – Impression Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – ₪45
- Carmel Winery – Selected Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – ₪30
Cabernet Sauvignon (Up to ₪79)
- Jerusalem Wineries – CAB Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – ₪65
- Barkan Winery – Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – ₪75
- Recanati Winery – Galilee Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 – ₪69
Merlot (Up to ₪50)
- Barkan Winery – Gold Edition Merlot 2023 – ₪40
Merlot (Up to ₪79)
- Barkan Winery – Special Reserve Merlot 2021 – ₪65
- Hayotzer Winery – Legato Merlot 2023 – ₪70
- Carmel Winery – Appellation Merlot Galilee 2020 – ₪65
Shiraz / Syrah (Up to ₪50)
- Tabor Winery – Shiraz 2023 – ₪39
- Zion Winery – Estate Shiraz 2022 – ₪40
- Mony Winery – Shiraz M 2024 – ₪40
Shiraz / Syrah (Up to ₪79)
- Hayotzer Winery – Legato Shiraz 2023 – ₪70
Other Red Varietals (Up to ₪79)
- Barkan Winery – Beta Pinot Noir 2021 – ₪75
- Barkan Winery – Beta Yael Adom 2021 – ₪75
- Hayotzer Winery – Legato Barbera 2023 – ₪70
Red Blends (Up to ₪60)
- Hayotzer Winery – Danza Bolero 2023 – ₪60
- Jerusalem Wineries – Malbec–Shiraz Vintage 2023 – ₪35
- Carmel Winery – Private Collection Winemaker’s Blend 2023 – ₪45
- Carmel Winery – Private Collection Cabernet–Merlot 2022 – ₪45
Red Blends (Up to ₪79)
- Jerusalem Wineries – Premium R.BLD 2023 – ₪65
- Shiloh Winery – Privilege 2023 – ₪70
- Carmel Winery – Vineyards Cabernet–Petit Verdot 2021 – ₪79
🍯 Sweet Wines (Up to ₪79)
- Carmel Winery – Private Collection White Moscato 2024 – ₪45
- Tabor Winery – Moscato Rosé 2024 – ₪39
- Tabor Winery – Moscato 2024 – ₪39
🍽️ Serving Tips & Food Pairings
- White & Rosé Wines: Chill to 8–12 °C
- Red Wines: Serve at 14–16 °C
- Food Pairings:
- Whites: grilled fish, fresh Mediterranean salads
- Rosés: goat cheese, mezze, light pasta
- Reds: lamb skewers, roast chicken, mushroom dishes
✅ Conclusion
The Sommelier Best Value 2025 list offers an impressive cross-section of Israel’s leading wineries producing affordable wines that shine in quality and variety. While the competition is traditionally published before Passover, these wines are widely available in supermarkets and wine shops year-round. With nearly 40 award-winning wines under ₪79, summer is the perfect season to explore Israel’s best-value bottles.
