Meiri Lavi founded Elah Valley Raisin farm in a small village called Givat Yeshayahu. It is located in the famous Elah Valley, where King David fought Goliath. 

Meiri moved to the area about 40 years ago with the dream of being a farmer. He planted all of his grape vines which have become the foundation for his business. 

He grows many different varieties of grapes for winemaking and eating, and he is inspired by the historic sites in his area, which show how essential grapes were for the ancient Israelites.