Suzan Mazzawi
Co-Founder and CEO
Suzan Mazzawi, a Christian from Nazareth, felt a profound calling inspired by The First Miracle in Cana: to honor the mystery of marriage and love, and to rekindle the moment where it all began.
Suzan serves as a guardian of the covenant narrative, rooted in the very land where this story was first revealed. Her heritage and unwavering conviction lend an authenticity like no other. She believes love can be eternal, and that belief is poured into every decision we make.
The vision of founding a winery began to take shape as early as 2018, when Suzan and her family journeyed through the vineyards in the Cana area of the Galilee, deepening her knowledge of winemaking in pursuit of reviving that sacred moment.
By 2020, the Mazzawi family had begun investing in the cultivation of select vineyards in the Galilee region and in crafting the winery’s future premium wines with uncompromising standards of excellence.
Our Teem
Haim Gan
Chief Project Coordinator
Haim Gan is a pivotal figure in the Israeli wine industry. His journey began with a transformative visit to a winery in the Loire Valley, France, which ignited his passion for wine. Upon returning to Israel, he became the country's first professional sommelier, serving at some of Israel’s top restaurants of the time. Gan later joined Carmel Winery as an education manager, striving to elevate the winery's image and the overall wine culture in Israel. In 2000, he co-founded Ish Ha’Anavim (“The Grape Man”), an independent center dedicated to advancing wine culture through courses, tastings, and consultancy services. Gan consults to both private operators (including several prominent Israeli wine producers) and public institutions (such as The Israel Export Institute). He also organizes TerraVino, Israel's premier international wine and spirits competition, several wine festivals, and numerous smaller wine tastings and events.
Meet The People Behind The Wines
Dr. Arkadi Papikian
Chief Oenology Consultant
Dr. Arkady Papikian is one of the most prominent and influential figures in the Israeli wine industry, with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. He is regarded as one of Israel’s leading wine consultants, working with dozens of wineries on production processes, development, and quality enhancement. Earlier in his career he worked in Carmel Winery and served as the head winemaker at the Dalton and Amphora Wineries. Papikian is known for his philosophical approach to winemaking, likening the production stages to the life of a human being—from conception and birth to death. Over the years he has played a key role in establishing new wineries, developing unique wine styles, and mentoring young winemakers, while also participates in lectures and workshops on wine.
