24 July 2025
Episode 84: Simon Jacob interviews Nadav Jesselson, Co-Founder & General Manager of Anava Vineyards in the Judean Hills, about Anava's vision of creating lasting connections to the Land of Israel through wine
The Kosher Terroir
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Nestled among the rolling Judean hills, Anava Vineyards is a place where passion, personal connection, and profound terroir converge to create something truly extraordinary. More than simply producing wine, Anava offers individuals and families the rare opportunity to craft wine from their own plots of land in Israel, guided by a world-class winemaking team.
Returning to our podcast, Nadav Jesselson shares how Anava has evolved through challenging times, including navigating the disruptions of war and military service while continuing to nurture both vines and community. In Part One of this episode, we explore the meticulous process of "designing" young vineyards - the careful training of vines that transforms mere plants into productive bearers of quality fruit. This labor of love demands patience, precision, and a profound understanding of agriculture.
The heart of our conversation reveals Anava's unique vision: creating lasting connections to the Land of Israel through wine. Each owner receives their own plot, separately planted and personally named, transforming anonymous rows into meaningful spaces with stories - "Fortress" from a Colorado family, "Yekev Merav" named for an owner's wife. These aren't just vineyard parcels; they're pieces of legacy that can be passed down through generations.
What makes this experience particularly meaningful for Jewish owners is the opportunity to fulfill agricultural commandments specific to the Land of Israel - Shmita (the sabbatical year), Orla (the prohibition on the first three years' produce), and Neta Revai (special rules relating to fourth-year produce). For those living abroad, this represents a rare connection to ancient traditions otherwise inaccessible.
Ready to turn your dream of owning an Israeli vineyard into reality? Join us to discover how Anava Vineyards offers more than wine - it offers a piece of Israel you can call your own.
or more Information:
ANAVA VINEYARDS
Nadav & Moriah Jesselson
Email: info@anavavineyards.com
Nestled among the rolling Judean hills, Anava Vineyards is a place where passion, personal connection, and profound terroir converge to create something truly extraordinary. More than simply producing wine, Anava offers individuals and families the rare opportunity to craft wine from their own plots of land in Israel, guided by a world-class winemaking team.
Returning to our podcast, Nadav Jesselson shares how Anava has evolved through challenging times, including navigating the disruptions of war and military service while continuing to nurture both vines and community. In Part One of this episode, we explore the meticulous process of "designing" young vineyards - the careful training of vines that transforms mere plants into productive bearers of quality fruit. This labor of love demands patience, precision, and a profound understanding of agriculture.
The heart of our conversation reveals Anava's unique vision: creating lasting connections to the Land of Israel through wine. Each owner receives their own plot, separately planted and personally named, transforming anonymous rows into meaningful spaces with stories - "Fortress" from a Colorado family, "Yekev Merav" named for an owner's wife. These aren't just vineyard parcels; they're pieces of legacy that can be passed down through generations.
What makes this experience particularly meaningful for Jewish owners is the opportunity to fulfill agricultural commandments specific to the Land of Israel - Shmita (the sabbatical year), Orla (the prohibition on the first three years' produce), and Neta Revai (special rules relating to fourth-year produce). For those living abroad, this represents a rare connection to ancient traditions otherwise inaccessible.
Ready to turn your dream of owning an Israeli vineyard into reality? Join us to discover how Anava Vineyards offers more than wine - it offers a piece of Israel you can call your own.
or more Information:
ANAVA VINEYARDS
Nadav & Moriah Jesselson
Email: info@anavavineyards.com