Samson

Samson, also known as Shimshon in Hebrew, is nestled within the central coastal plain, encompassing the Shefela and the Judean Foothills. Positioned southeast of Tel Aviv, it includes the regions of Mazkeret Batya and Gedera. Despite its proximity to the Mediterranean coast, Samson experiences a hot and humid climate, with gentle elevations rarely exceeding 80 meters above sea level.

Samson's viticultural history intertwines with Israel's winemaking narrative, notably chosen by Baron Edmond de Rothschild for grape cultivation. The region's terroir, characterized by chalky clay loam soils, Mediterranean climate, and low precipitation supplemented by irrigation, nurtures a diverse array of grape varieties. Reds like Grenache, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive alongside whites such as Muscat Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, yielding wines of distinct character and finesse.

Samson's viticultural history intertwines with Israel's winemaking narrative, notably chosen by Baron Edmond de Rothschild for grape cultivation. The region's terroir, characterized by chalky clay loam soils, Mediterranean climate, and low precipitation supplemented by irrigation, nurtures a diverse array of grape varieties. Reds like Grenache, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive alongside whites such as Muscat Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, yielding wines of distinct character and finesse.

Despite its historical significance in winemaking, Samson holds a lesser-known distinction—it was specifically chosen by Baron Edmond de Rothschild for grape plantings, marking the establishment of Rishon Le Zion, the oldest vineyard in Israel.