Daniel Rogov’s Saslove Winery tasting notes 9, Feb 2009 Share Israeli wine critic Daniel Rogov has been making his annual round of tastings as of late and he recently visited Saslove Winery. Saslove, founded by Canadian immigrant Barry Saslove, is one of those great Israeli boutique wineries that are a secret to those outside of Israel. Here is the original thread and the following […]
Tishbi Winery: A love story with the land of Israel 19, Feb 2009 Share This video about Tishbi Winery is in Hebrew, with English subtitles. Tishbi’s long history making grapes and wine in Israel reflect Israel’s long history as a wine producing nation. In: Wineries Tags: Tishbi, Video
Avidan Winery: Tasting Notes 10, Feb 2009 Share I’ve tasted Avidan Winery’s selections several times at wine tastings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and always found their non-kosher Israeli wines quite enjoyable. But, really, who cares what I think? Well, me. Avidan Winery is a perfect example of a winery making uniquely Mediterranean wine! But, more of you care what Israeli wine […] In: Reviews|Wineries|Wines Soreq Winery to supply Jerusalem Twestival 10, Feb 2009 Share Around the world, Twitter users […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
