Pelter Winery was founded in 2002 by brothers Tal and Nir Pelter. Tal had just returned from Australia, where he studied Oenology and viticulture studies.

He was captivated by the Australian approach to wine-making, and aspired to introduce it to the Israeli market: Production of quality wines at an accessible price, alongside a unique flagship selected series.

In its first years, the winery operated in the yard of the owners' family home in Moshav Tzofit. In 2005 the winery was relocated to Kibbutz Ein Zivan in northern Golan Heights, where it remains until today, surrounded by its vineyards. Wine production in the Golan Heights, at one of Israel's highest points at 1,000 meters above sea level, has many advantages, like volcanic tuff soil, long and cold winter, cool and dry summer, large temperature range between night and day and strong radiation. These climate conditions provide an ideal environment for a long and slow ripening of the grape, giving it a range of deep and rich flavours and high quality. 

All stages of production are handled by members of the family – from selection of grapes, barrels and blends, to bottling, marketing and distribution. These collaborative efforts produce some 250,000 bottles a year, while preserving the winery’s rustic, intimate character.