Binyamina Kosher
Israeli kosher wine since 1952, poured on Long Island for decades.
The story behind Binyamina
Binyamina Winery was founded in 1952 by Joseph Zeltzer, a Hungarian immigrant who first called it Eliaz Winery. The winery sits in the town of Binyamina, in the southern foothills of Mount Carmel, and sources grapes from the Golan Heights, Galilee, the Judean Hills and the northern Negev. It is the only winery cultivating vines in the Mount Gilboa region.
Flagship reds age in a stone cave carved by the Ottomans on Mount Horsham, 300 feet deep, where steady humidity and cool summers suit French oak. Everything is certified kosher, much of it under the Orthodox Union, in Mevushal and Non-Mevushal formats. We have carried Binyamina for years because kosher drinkers deserve real wine, not an afterthought.
Explore the Binyamina range
Binyamina covers a wide spread, from easy Moshava bottlings to the cave aged flagship reds, plus a line of sweet liqueurs we sell steadily all year.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binyamina Cabernet Sauvignon | Kosher red wine | About 13.5% ABV | Dark cherry, cedar, firm tannins; decant an hour |
| Moshava Cabernet Sauvignon | Kosher red wine | About 12.5% to 13.5% ABV | Plush everyday red, ripe plum, soft finish |
| Yogev Cabernet Merlot | Kosher red blend | About 13% ABV | Two grape blend, blackberry, cocoa, rounded |
| Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | Kosher red wine | About 13.5% to 14% ABV | French oak, cassis, earth and spice |
| The Cave Cabernet Merlot Petit Verdot | Kosher flagship red | About 14% to 14.5% ABV | Cave aged, dense, layered, built to cellar |
| Binyamina Amaretto | Kosher liqueur | Not stated | Almond and stone fruit, sweet, serve over ice |
Which Binyamina is right for you?
Pricing at our Commack store starts at $17.99 for the Binyamina Chocolate, Limoncello and Sour Apple liqueurs, each a 750mL bottle. The Amaretto runs $19.98. The Binyamina Cabernet Sauvignon is $29.99, which puts a certified kosher Israeli red in reach of a weeknight table and still holds up at a holiday meal. Above that, the Reserve and Cave tiers climb toward the ultra premium range. Ask us at the counter and we will walk you through the ladder.
A kosher red that carries brisket and roast without apology.
Almond liqueur for after dinner, over ice or in coffee.
Bright lemon liqueur for spritzes and simple highballs.
Binyamina cocktails and pairings
Serve the reds at cellar temperature, roughly 60 to 65°F, with roasted lamb or beef. Chill the liqueurs and pour them after the plates clear.