In Daniel Rogov’s weekly column in Ha’aretz he reviews some of the best wines of 2009. Chateau Golan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Royal Reserve 2005: Almost impenetrably dark garnet in color, this wine is both concentrated and elegant. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc, opening with spicy, mocha-tinged blackcurrants, those yielding to blackberries, herbs and light oak. Hints of light sea salt and leather on the super-long finish make the wine intriguing. Perhaps the best yet from the […]

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The Jerusalem Wine Festival starts tomorrow. Here’s a teaser for an interesting video series that a fellow Israeli wine lover is starting. Since I am posting about the Jerusalem wine festival (which starts tomorrow) on the same day, here’s a sneak preview:

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This post includes the best Israeli wines I tasted in 2012 (for a more comprehensive list, including non-Israeli wines, check out my website). As with prior years, in addition to the “best” wines of 2012, I have also included a list of the most interesting and exciting wines I tasted this year – many of which give more pleasure than some of their “near-perfect” brethren who are included in the more prestigious list. The “Exciting/Interesting” list is also an indicator […]

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We all know that wine has many health benefits (in moderation). It’s long been known that red wine can be good for the heart. But apparently, it’s also an effective remedy against food poisoning. According to research, first reported in October 2007, conducted at the University of Missouri, red wine “appears to act as a natural anti-microbial in our intestinal tract.” The wines that exhibit this most strongly: Cabernet, Zinfandel, and Merlot. Red grape juice produced similar results but this […]

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Sommelier 2015 has come and gone. Held yesterday and today, wineries from around the world poured hundreds of wines to members of the food and beverage industry, including top wine journalists and critics from Germany, France, India, the Netherlands, and Poland.   One of the benefits of Sommelier is that many wineries that don’t otherwise […] Sommelier is Israel’s most professional wine festival. Not intended for hobbiests or people looking to get drunk but rather intended for true oenophiles, members […]

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Unfortunately I can’t attend Israwinexpo today, when it’s only open to the trade.  I will be there tomorrow night. However, I want to open this thread as an open forum for initial reactions, photos, links to coverage, etc.

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Israeli wine was recently featured in several international wine publications: Wine Enthusiast featured Recanati Shiraz 2010 (90 points) in their Top 100 Best Buys for 2012. Decanter Magazine’s November 2012 issue features an article on Israeli wine. Sommelier Journal has an article on the Israeli wine industry

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In Israel, there’s an underused practice that could save you a lot of money when eating out and drinking wine. In the United States and in Europe, it’s very common to be able to bring your own wine to a restaurant. The price you pay a restaurant for the privilege of bringing your own bottle is commonly called “corkage”. It’s a great way of saving money as a diner and insuring that you have a wine you like with dinner. […]

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The Five-towns are getting their own wine festival as Hadera hosts the 2013 Sea Village Wine Festival Wednesday & Thursday June 19th & 20th starting each evening at 18:30 (6:30 pm) until 11PM at the Sea Village Spa, Benjamin Bay, Hadera. 2013 Sea Village Wine Festival in Hadera entry is NIS 85 including a wine glass for an unlimited choice of tasting from the dozens of Israeli wineries pouring. Those attending must be 18 or over with ID. call 074-703-7063 […]

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From WikiHow Steps Look at the wine, especially around the edges. Tilting the glass a bit can make it easier to see the way the color changes from the center to the edges. Holding the glass in front of a white background, such as a napkin, tablecloth, or sheet of paper, is another good way to make out the wine’s true color. Look for the color of the wine and the clarity. Intensity, depth or saturation of color are not […]

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