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Washington, DC August 6, 2012. The International Wine Review (IWR) announces the release of its 32nd Report “The New Wines of Israel. The report is based on extensive research and travel in Israel by a team consisting of Publisher Michael Potashnik and Editor Donald Winkler in collaboration with Joel Butler, MW, a member of the IWR’s Tasting Panel. The report provides a comprehensive look at Israel’s growing and dynamic wine industry and reviews more than 250 wines.
Israeli wines are relatively unknown to wine enthusiasts. Yet this tiny Mediterranean country of 7 million inhabitants has a fast growing and dynamic wine industry that is gaining recognition in international markets for producing high quality wines. Since the 1980s, when there were very few wineries in operation in Israel, the industry has grown rapidly. Today there are over 240 wineries, both large and small, throughout the country from the Lebanese border to the Negev producing 3 million cases from 4,400 hectares (ha) (12,000 acres) of wine grapes. Although the industry is dominated by a handful of large producers, there are many new and outstanding boutique wineries and “garagistes” who are handcrafting wines comparable to some of the best in the world.
Adam Montefiore of Carmel Winery and an advocate for Israeli wines says of the report:
“It is a great contribution to Israel. It provides a comprehensive in-depth look at our young wine industry recording its many achievements, challenges and future promise. I wholeheartedly congratulate the IWR on their professionalism and perseverance in completing the report. “
You can read the full report here: International Wine Review – The New Wines of Israel.
The International Wine Review was launched in 2005 to provide the wine trade (importers, distributors, retailers, sommeliers) and wine enthusiasts, with current, accurate information regarding important wines and regions of the world. Although it draws on a distinguished panel for tasting and evaluating wines, the reports go far beyond ratings; they provide insight and understanding of viticulture and winemaking, appellations, wine styles, pairing food and wine, and market issues. IWR is also distinctive because it focuses on emerging regions and wines, currently gaining market prominence.
For more information, contact the Publisher, Mike Potashnik, at [email protected]
