Ancient Grapes to Modern Wine: A Quick Shephelah Tour This half-day trip takes you through Israel's wine history in the beautiful Shephelah (Judean foothills). From ancient rock-carved presses to today's tasty wines — perfect for history lovers and wine fans! First Stop: Ancient Wine Press (Gat) We visit a real biblical-era wine press carved into rock (2,000–3,000 years old, common in this area). Stand in the shallow basin where people stomped grapes with bare feet during ha