24 Nov 2008 There are millions of wines from around the world. Even the best critics don’t know about most wines. Yet, very few of them are in the top 100. However, according to this year’s Wine Spectator, an Israeli wine has made their list of the best 100 wines. Along with the best old world French chateaus, new world California Zinfandels, Napa Cabs, and Argentinean Malbecs, is an Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2004 Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon, from the Golan […]

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3 Jul 2009 Perhaps you should have Israeli wine for the 4th of July In: Wine industry|Wineries Tags: Castel, Domaine du Castel, Israeli wine

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What’s wrong with this picture? 25, Jun 2009 Share Living in Israel and not having been abroad for two years gave me a warped perspective on Israeli wine. Not bad, of course, but I separate the world of Israel and the world of Jewish and kosher wine. In Israel, you can go in the finest wine shops and see a bottle of the […] In: Wine industry Tags: kosher, kosher wine, Maryland, Wines, Yarden

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Galil Mountain Launches “Meron” 14, Aug 2009 Share Galil Mountain Winery, one of the best new world wineries in Israel, has just launched a new wine, which is going to replace their Yiron Syrah. Called the Meron, it is a blend of 78% Syrah, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 11% Petit Verdot. It is now available in Israel’s best wine shops and, I […]

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Rogov’s Revolution: Guide to Kosher & Israeli Wines 14, Dec 2009 Share Those who live in Israel know that each year new Israeli wineries keep on opening up and new wines are constantly released. Old wineries keep on improving and competing with the best. With over 250 wineries in Israel, both certified kosher and not, the Israeli wine world has changed rapidly and it’s even hard […]

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Kosher is still not a country 7, Jul 2008 Share Richard Shaffer of Israeli Wine Direct has an absolutely excellent video post about how “kosher is not a country” and how many of the everyday foods that are in your refrigerator, pantry, and throughout your house may be kosher – no matter your religion. Coca Cola, Cheerios, Heinz ketchup, fruits and vegetables and many […]

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Jerusalem of Wine 21, Jul 2008 Share The Jerusalem Wine Festival has come and gone for the year. This wine tasting festival is only a few years old but it has already become a Jerusalem tradition for Israel’s Anglo population and Jerusalemites, thirsty for some culture in the holy city. Last week, I attended the event and came in with mixed […] In: Events Tags: Agur, Asif, Avidan, Ben Haim, Golan Heights Winery, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Wine Festival, Recanati, […]

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Daniel Rogov on Israel’s Channel 1 29, Dec 2009 Share Israeli TV has a new piece on Daniel Rogov and Israeli wine. It’s in Hebrew so –  learn Hebrew! I probably don’t have time to add subtitles to the video. In: Wineries Tags: Daniel Rogov, Video

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More Photos from Sommolier 7, Dec 2009 Share I’ve written about Sommolier 2009, Israel’s biggest wine festival, here and here. Here are more photos from the event. If you have more please leave the link in the comments or e-mail info@israeli-wine.org

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Israeli wine in California 4, Jun 2009 Share My buddy Ari Erle and his company, Israeli Wine Company, will be pouring Israeli wine in California at two events this week (including one TODAY): Kehila’s Israel Wine Festival TODAY, Thursday June 4, 2009 at 6:30-9:00PM Holbrook-Palmer Park, Jennings Pavilion 150 Watkins Avenue Atherton, CA It’s a fundraising event, and tickets cost $150. Israel […]

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