For Tanzanian viticulturist Jacob Timothy Mwavika, Israeli agriculture is a source of inspiration. “To be honest, I had heard very little about Israeli wine compared to what I knew about table grape production,” Mwavika said. Today, Dodoma remains the heart of Tanzania’s wine production, accounting for the vast majority of the country’s vineyards. Israel’s expertise is rooted not only in agricultural innovation but also in the rapid development of its own modern wine industry. According to the Israel Wine Grapes Board, Israeli wine exports totaled roughly $66 million in 2024, with the US as the main market.