Eran Goldwasser, a graduate of the University of Adelaide, Australia, is the chief winemaker.

[2] The winery began producing on two levels: Yatir and Yatir Forest, the latter being the winery's flagship series.

[5] Yatir's wine has received accolades from critics such as Robert Parker.

[6] It is the first Israeli wine to be listed in the main selection of Selfridges in London.

[7] On the grounds of the winery, 180 ancient wine presses have been discovered [8]