Posted at 20:20h in Wine 101 by 0 Comments I want to point out a little-known feature of this blog – the store. Yes, one of the important functions of HaKerem is not merely a list of wine essentials – from books, DVDs, and accessories like stemware and wine fridges – but also the opportunities to order them online via Amazon.com. I want to just quickly highlight a few offerings, but I strongly encourage you to check it out and […]

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Posted at 17:49h in Wine industry by Avi 2 Comments According to Daniel Rogov and his 2009 Guide to Israeli Wine, here are the Top Ten Up-and-Coming producers of wine in Israel: Pelter Tabor Assaf Odem Mountain Vitkin Savion Psagot Tulip Avidan Kadita …

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Posted at 19:56h in Wine industry by David Rhodes 0 Comments   Recanati Winery in Emeq Hefer (in the Industrial Park off Rt. 4) Plenty of food (dairy) and a wide selection of wine for 40 NIS at the winery. Friday June 1st 10am to 3pm.   White Red Nights Festival 2012 June 4th-7th, 2012 This is an international festival, focusing on wine,… Posted at 22:25h in Wine industry by Avi 0 Comments Monday November 7 and Tuesday November 8 […]

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Posted at 19:43h in Wine industry by Avi 1 Comment Stephen Brook, who visited Israel for IsraWinExpo 2008, has written an update to Hugh Johnson’s Wine Companion. The Wine Companion is one of the classic books, which is in the library of every wine lover. Over the years Stephen Brook has been a prolific author and…

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The 2013 Tel Aviv Wine Festival will take place on May 28th to 30th at the Eretz Israel Museum (Haaretz Museum) 7-11PM featuring different musical acts each evening. Guests of the festival will enjoy tasting any of the 160 types of wine from 40 wineries… Posted at 10:46h in Wine industry by David Rhodes 0 Comments Notes & Favorites from Day One of the 2nd Annual Jerusalem Kosher WIne Festival Even though I just started this year to score wines […]

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Posted at 19:43h in Wine industry by Avi 1 Comment Stephen Brook, who visited Israel for IsraWinExpo 2008, has written an update to Hugh Johnson’s Wine Companion. The Wine Companion is one of the classic books, which is in the library of every wine lover. Over the years Stephen Brook has been a prolific author and…

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Posted at 21:18h in Events, Kosher by Avi 0 Comments For the religiously observant who do not want to attend a wine festival that also has non-certified kosher wine, and a testament to the growing sophistication of even the more observant populations, a rival wine festival that consists of solely kosher wine is now also…

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Posted at 19:56h in Wine industry by David Rhodes 0 Comments   Recanati Winery in Emeq Hefer (in the Industrial Park off Rt. 4) Plenty of food (dairy) and a wide selection of wine for 40 NIS at the winery. Friday June 1st 10am to 3pm.   White Red Nights Festival 2012 June 4th-7th, 2012 This is an international festival, focusing on wine,… Posted at 12:00h in Events by 1 Comment On Wednesday and Thursday, June 25th and 26th, Israel’s […]

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Posted at 12:51h in Wine industry, Wines by Avi 2 Comments (The following is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission) Enjoy wine in the summer by matching the wine not to the food but to the occasion. Here is the time to buy what you like and not worry what others think. For the growing… Posted at 17:14h in Wine 101 by 1 Comment We all know that wine has many health benefits (in moderation). It’s long been known that […]

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Posted at 21:18h in Events, Kosher by Avi 0 Comments For the religiously observant who do not want to attend a wine festival that also has non-certified kosher wine, and a testament to the growing sophistication of even the more observant populations, a rival wine festival that consists of solely kosher wine is now also…

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