Posted at 08:22h in Wineries by 0 Comments We all know that red wines have compounds that can be quite healthful, in moderation. The health benefits of red wines have been touted for decades. Yet, these health benefits do not exist in white wines — except for the Israeli winemaker Binyamina’s wines. According to…
Posted at 12:30h in Events by 1 Comment In case you missed it. Not like the real thing (no tasting on the video!) but more reason to visit Israel next year and drink Israeli wine — or if you are here this summer, check out the Jerusalem wine festival! … Posted at 13:00h in Events, Wine industry by 0 Comments So I returned Wednesday night from the first public night of the Israwinexpo 2008, Israel’s 2nd international wine trade show. […]
Posted at 12:21h in Events, Wine industry by 0 Comments Sorry for the slow pace of this blog, which will continue over the next two weeks, as I have guests from the wine trade (but lacking exposure in Israeli wine) in over the next two weeks. Hopefully, over the next month, I will have some…
Posted at 20:08h in Featured, Wine industry by Avi 0 Comments The Baroness Ariane de Rothschild visited Rishon Le Zion as guest of the Mayor, Dov Tzur. The visit marked 80 years since the death of Baron Edmond de Rothschild and 132 years since the founding of Rishon Le Zion. The Mayor presented her with Honorary Citizenship of Rishon Le Zion. She also visited Carmel Winery’s Rishon Le Zion Cellars. She was hosted on a brief tour by Adam Montefiore, […]
Posted at 13:22h in Reviews, Wine industry by 1 Comment Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Report 2009, to be released in October, lists no less than twenty six wineries. This international guide provides a comprehensive survey of wineries from around the world: France, United States, England, Cyprus, and, of course, Israel. Hugh Johnson’s Wine Report is the largest selling wine book in the world, published annually since 1976. The latest edition of his book contains some new and improved placements for […]
Posted at 14:18h in Wine industry by 0 Comments Tom Stevenson’s 2009 World Wine Report has just been released in the UK (and is available at amazon.co.uk) and will be available in the United States at the end of the month. In addition to ranking wines from around the world, it has a great section… Posted at 14:30h in Wine industry, Wineries, Wines by 4 Comments Carmel Winery has just announced the launch of its award-winning premium brandy, the Carmel […]
Posted at 20:30h in Wine industry, Wineries by 0 Comments If the words ‘Israel’ and ‘wine’ only make you think of the sweet sticky sacramental traditional syrup, think again. Israeli wineries today produce sparkling products that are winning prizes and fans worldwide. Last month, two wineries took the gold medal at Challenge International du Vin at Bordeaux in France: Ramat Hagolan won for its 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barkan for its Merlot 2001 Reserve. The contest included entries from 31 […]
Posted at 17:17h in Wineries by Avi 0 Comments Not sure what to get for the wine lover for Christmas? Want to show appreciation to the Jewish wine lover? Just looking for a great gift for the New Year? Rogov’s annual wine guide, Rogov’s Guides to Israeli & Kosher Wines 2011, — now including both Israeli (kosher and non-kosher) and kosher wines from all over the world — is now available for pre-order! Click the link below and ORDER TODAY!
Posted at 22:48h in Wine industry, Wineries by 0 Comments This video is a fascinating introduction to Tzuba Winery. Unforunately, it’s all in Hebrew, which makes its usefulness rather limited outside of Israel. I often wonder why Israel doesn’t invest more in English-language material on its wineries. There is even an Israeli wine forum or two that attacks the few outlets for Israeli wine in English. Nevertheless, I digress. Even if you don’t understand the video, this introduction to Tzuba […]
Posted at 16:00h in Wine industry by 0 Comments If you’ve been to the supermarket lately, you’ve probably noticed that the hottest trend in the food industry is pomegranate products. Several years before the trend got started, a family in Israel’s Upper Galilee region began working to create a tastier and healthier version of the ancient fruit, only to cross their way into yet another huge food market. Their product: the world’s first pomegranate wine fit to be sold to […]
