21 August 2025
Episode 88: Part 2 of Simon Jacob's interview with Sam Baum, Founder of Family Baum Winery in the Golan
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Part 2: Family Baum Winery:
The Baums' story isn't just about terroir�it's about resilience. Sam called Rivka from Gaza during his military service: "We have to harvest in four days." While he fought, she carried their winemaking dream forward with determination and community support. Their 2024 vintage marks their first implementation of the Syrah-Carignan blend that will define their flagship wine, and tasting it straight from the barrel revealed remarkable complexity with red fruit notes balanced by deeper tobacco and leather tones.
What struck me most during my visit wasn't just the wine�it was their philosophy. The Baums are creating a true "farm-to-table" winery, controlling every aspect from vineyard to bottle. Rather than expanding endlessly, they've committed to perfecting a single exceptional flagship wine that truly expresses this special place. Their first estate-grown vintage won't arrive until 2030, but based on what I tasted, the wait will be worthwhile.
Want to experience Israel's next great wine story as it unfolds? Follow the Baum Family Winery and discover what happens when passion, expertise, and extraordinary terroir come together.
For more Information:
Please follow Sam and Rifka at the following :
Telephone: +972 54-7371712 Family Baum Winery
Instagram: @familybaumwinery
Part 2: Family Baum Winery:
The Baums' story isn't just about terroir�it's about resilience. Sam called Rivka from Gaza during his military service: "We have to harvest in four days." While he fought, she carried their winemaking dream forward with determination and community support. Their 2024 vintage marks their first implementation of the Syrah-Carignan blend that will define their flagship wine, and tasting it straight from the barrel revealed remarkable complexity with red fruit notes balanced by deeper tobacco and leather tones.
What struck me most during my visit wasn't just the wine�it was their philosophy. The Baums are creating a true "farm-to-table" winery, controlling every aspect from vineyard to bottle. Rather than expanding endlessly, they've committed to perfecting a single exceptional flagship wine that truly expresses this special place. Their first estate-grown vintage won't arrive until 2030, but based on what I tasted, the wait will be worthwhile.
Want to experience Israel's next great wine story as it unfolds? Follow the Baum Family Winery and discover what happens when passion, expertise, and extraordinary terroir come together.
For more Information:
Please follow Sam and Rifka at the following :
Telephone: +972 54-7371712 Family Baum Winery
Instagram: @familybaumwinery