While Carmel Mizrahi Winery is definitely not my favorite, it is the old man on the block. Founded by Baron Rothschild, who is also the founder of many top French chateaus, in the late 19th century, the history of Carmel is the history of modern…
Posted at 16:37h in Events by 0 Comments Well, I can’t just drink Israeli wine all the time. This past Thursday, I returned to Jerusalem’s Wine Hall – a relatively new but top wine store in downtown Jerusalem – for a tasting of the California Herzog line of wines. As you may recall,… While Carmel Mizrahi Winery is definitely not my favorite, it is the old man on the block. Founded by Baron Rothschild, who is also the founder of […]
Posted at 23:08h in Events by 0 Comments ISRAEL21c’s new video format was at the ISRAEWINEXPO. I admit that I wish I had pitched this to them myself, but the video is a nice montage of scenes and quotes from officials in the Israeli wine industry (although I would have preferred someone other… Posted at 13:23h in Wine industry by 3 Comments ISRAEL21c has finally covered the Parker story, although I wish it was a bit more detailed (they could […]
Posted at 17:37h in Wine industry by Avi 0 Comments Rogov’s Guide To Israeli Wines 2010 has been launched. This is the sixth edition of the book which has become a fixture in the wine libraries of wine lovers, connoisseurs and wine professionals alike. The launch party was an intimate gathering of the main wine personalities of Israel, including all the major wine writers and critics in the country, CEO’s of wineries, winemakers and a smattering of people from the […]
While Carmel Mizrahi Winery is definitely not my favorite, it is the old man on the block. Founded by Baron Rothschild, who is also the founder of many top French chateaus, in the late 19th century, the history of Carmel is the history of modern…
Posted at 17:59h in Kosher by 1 Comment Kosher wine for Purim Alcohol is an important component of many people’s Purim holiday celebration. For those looking to add kosher wine to their Purim baskets and Purim feast, here are some suggestions. Given the current state of the economy, I’ve only listed low priced wines. Under…
The Wall Street Journal published a profile about wine in the Judean Hills, near Jerusalem, in March 2010. Young Vineyards, Biblical Pedigrees The Judean Hills have become an Israeli wine region to reckon with; memories of the Second Holy Temple Tzora Vineyards The vineyard of kibbutz-based Tzora. Winemaker Yaakov Berg… Posted at 06:01h in Wineries by 0 Comments I’m up visiting wineries up north, but in the meantime read this fascinating article about Eli Ben-Zaken and Domaine du Castel from […]
Posted at 09:37h in Wine industry by 1 Comment I have just been informed by Richard of Israeli Wine Direct that limited quantities of Clos de Gat is being made available. Clos de Gat is also available in the US via some New York-based distributors, but besides IWD’s purchase, had to find outside of…
Posted at 15:43h in Wines by Avi 0 Comments Read the full article in Ha’aretz How to drink rosé this spring without embarrassing yourself Often thought to be a bland, compromise candidate for a meal including both fish and red meat, rosé wines are finally getting the popular attention they deserve. By Noga Tarnopolsky | May 7, 2015 It’s finally spring… Posted at 12:51h in Wine industry, Wines by Avi 2 Comments (The following is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission) Enjoy […]
While Carmel Mizrahi Winery is definitely not my favorite, it is the old man on the block. Founded by Baron Rothschild, who is also the founder of many top French chateaus, in the late 19th century, the history of Carmel is the history of modern…
