Valentines Day is on February 14 so it’s time to get a gift for the one who love. What’s better than a romantic bottle of wine, book about Israeli wine, or stemware or other wine accessory. Here is our list of 10 Valentines Day Wine Gifts for the Israeli Wine Lover 6. Read More »

There are many winemakers and grape growers whose families have been involved in making Israeli wines for generations. The Margalits, the Sasloves, the TIshbis, the Shors and the Boxers are among many Israeli families that have passed their passion for wine making or cultivating from at least one generation to the next. Read More »

The following was originally published in ESRA Magazine and is reprinted with permission of the author Why does the old wine adage exist of choosing a white wine to match white meat and a red wine to match red meat? Frequently, adhering to that Read More »

The following is reprinted from ESRA Magazine with permission of the author Chef Alon Gonen – Zilum Meshaker : Alcohol Events Recently, I had the opportunity to sit with Chef Alon Gonen in his Tel Aviv house. We talked about food and wine over some local Israeli cheeses and what he let me pick from his wine collection. Read More »

Jerusalem will be the host of the first kosher wine tasting festival on January 30-31 at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem. Admission is 70 NIS or 35 NIS if you purchase here . There will be over 30 wineries (I don’t know which wineries) attending, allowing visitors to taste their wine, and a session on cooking with wine. Read More »

This tribute is from Daniel Rogov’s tribute meal this past summer. Rogov died shortly after. Victor Shoenfeld is the chief winemaker of Golan Heights Winery. Read More »

Since moving to Israel, I’ve experienced and most typically enjoyed hundreds of wine tastings. It just goes with the territory of being a wine writer and sommelier. It’s a pleasant diversion when you’re offered a nice twist from the standard fare of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. Read More »

The following article is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission. Terravino 2011 has taken place. This is one of the main Israeli tasting competitions in the wine calendar, but it is the only open to international entrants. The competition is organized annually by Ish Anavim, The Grape Man. The big Israeli winner this year was Barkan. Read More »

The following article is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission. In a brilliant and original marketing ploy, a new wine has been launched which is totally secret. So secret it has no name, no variety, no story on the back label. Even the winery is unknown. Read More »

To learn more about Rogov brandy, download the Rogov Leaflet . Carmel Winery has launched a new prestigious, limited edition, ‘wine finished’ brandy in memory of Daniel Rogov, z”l, who passed away recently. Daniel Rogov was Israel’s most celebrated wine critic, the voice of the Israel wine revolution and a strong advocate for Israeli wines. Read More »

The following is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission. The Wine Advocate has published its annual December tasting of Israeli wines. The three most successful wines were Yatir Forest, Castel Grand Vin and Carmel Limited Edition. The target of any winery is to receive 90 points or more in the Wine Advocate. Read More »

The following is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission. It represents the opinions of the author. Israeli wine has always had a special place in its surrounding society. Read More »

The following article was originally posted on wines-israel.com . It is reprinted with permission. Sparkling wine is the wine of fashion and celebration. Whether on New Year’s Eve or at a wedding, it remains the classic wine to make a toast with. It is also a symbol of success and happiness. The new ‘in’ wine in Israel is anything with bubbles. Read More »

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The following article is adapted from wines-israel.com Advancing Brand Israel The United States is Israel’s largest export market for wines, with over 50% of all Israel’s exports going there. It is also the country with the largest potential for Israeli wine. The USA has something like 5.5 million Jews. Read More »

Ha’aretz’s weekend magazine has a new series where they profile a parent and child. This weekend is Moti Teperberg, from Teperberg 1870, and his daughter Hila Lieber-Teperberg. Read More »

Check out my good friend and mentor Adam Montefiore (and a true mentsh!) talk about one of Israel’s best wineries – Yatir Forest. Read More »

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David Rhodes talking about Beaujolais Nouveau style wines and traditions including Israeli versions including Tishbi Junior, Binyamina Baby, the Golan Heights recently discontinued Gamay Nouveau and Carmel’s original 20 year Nouveau wines from 1983-2003. The following is from David’s radio show on Rusty Mike Radio. Read More »

In the past decade Israel’s wine making has transformed from a hobby into a major industry. Today, there are some 200 boutique wineries in Israel, each one doing their best to make quality wines. Read More »