Carmel Winery is a vineyard and winery in Israel. Founded in 1882 by Edmond James de Rothschild, its products are exported to over 40 countries. It is the largest winery in Israel, with a local market share of almost 50%. The company holds the two largest wineries in Israel (Rishon Le Zion and Zichron Ya'acov). Carmel Winery owns numerous vineyards across Israel, from the Galilee and the Golan Heights in the North to the Negev in the South. On average, Carmel harvests about 25,000 tons of grapes, which is approximately 50% of Israel's total harvest.