What wine are you opening this July 4 weekend? Personally, I’m in the mood for a nice California Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley or Russian River, but I think instead I will go for an Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon, depending on dinner tonight. The Segal Single Vineyard tastes like it could be from Napa. What are you drinking this holiday weekend?
Carmel Winery’s Appellation Petite Sirah 2006 has been selected by Decanter Wine Magazine as Wine of the Month in their July 2010 issue. This is the first time since the 1990’s that an Israeli wine has received this prestigious award. Decanter is one of the world’s most famous wine magazines with their contributors being a […] The Wall Street Journal published a profile about wine in the Judean Hills, near Jerusalem, in March 2010. Young Vineyards, Biblical Pedigrees The Judean […]
A number of Israeli wineries are celebrating significant anniversaries in 2010: Carmel, Tishbi, Dalton, Galil Mountain and Recanati are all commemorating their milestones in different ways. Each has their own unique story. They have all given a great deal to the development of the Israel wine industry and each has contributed to the quality revolution of the last 20 years. Galil Mountain – 10 Years Galil Mountain is celebrating its tenth year. Situated at Yiron in the Upper Galilee, on […]
With President Bush gone, I can finally return to blogging (because, ya know, we spent so much time together… well, just as his motorcade passed and roads were closed). As it seems like I’ve got readers both from Israel and the United States, I will post a few wine events going on over the next […] From the Jerusalem Post,Byline: Ofer Zemach As we roll into winter our heads fill with thoughts of roaring fires and cashmere sweaters. It may […]
Tell them that you found the job at HaKerem: The Israeli Wine Blog The wine store in the Cardo of the Old City in Jerusalem is looking for an experienced saleswoman. The job offered is for eight plus hours a day, five days a week, and five hours every Friday morning. Responsibilities include filling shelves, working the cash register and general customer service. People and sales skills are imperative to the success of the candidate. Knowledge of Israeli wines a […]
The Wine Spectator has its latest review of kosher, Israeli wines for the High Holidays. Wines tasted include: GOLAN HEIGHTS WINERY Gewürztraminer Galilee Yarden Heights Wine 2006 Score: 90 | $23 / 375ml BINYAMINA The Cave Galilee 2005 Score: 89 | $65 CARMEI ZVI-SEGAL BROS. Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Heights Segal’s Special Reserve 2004 Score: 88 | $20 DOMAINE DU CASTEL Chardonnay Haute-Judée C Blanc du Castel 2007 Score: 88 | $45 ZION Armon Galilee 2005 Score: 88 | $35 ZION […]
Israeli Winemakers Raise Profile as Kosher Shakes Syrupy Image By Tal Barak and Gwen Ackerman July 22 (Bloomberg) — Kosher wines from Israel have long had a reputation for being coarse and syrupy sacramental offerings. Now they have improved so much that they can exploit their kosher label and win a wider global market, according to Ariel Ben-Zaken, whose family owns the Domaine du Castel winemaker. Wine exports grew 42 percent in 2007 to $21 million, said Israel’s Export Institute. […]
The dates have just been released for the annual Jerusalem Wine Festival, held at the Israel Museum. I’ve previously written about the festival and it is always a joy to attend. This year, the festival is August 4-August 6 (Tuesday to Thursday) at the Israel Museum.
Gamliel Kronemer, the New York Jewish Week’s wine writer, has just released his Top 10 kosher wines for 2007. While missing out on many of the great non-certified Israeli wines (Flam, Margalit, Pelter, Clos de Gat, Odem Mountain [going certified starting with the 2007 vintages] and many more), about half the list is Israeli wines. Also, with rare exception, most of those wines are available in the US so he leaves out (intentionally) some of the excellent wines not imported […]
The following article is from wines-israel.com Recanati Winery have launched a new Carignan from the 2009 vintage. It is made from Carignan grapes from bush vines, grown in the Judean Hills. The wine is deep colored with extraordinary depth of flavor, aromas of blackberry & black current and a powerful concentrated & complex taste. It has obvious aging potential and is one of the best Carignans released to date. The bottle has a very attractive label featuring a drawing of a […]
