Posted at 17:24h in Kosher, Wine industry by 2 Comments Jewish holidays are full of wine. On Shabbat, evening and morning, Jews say the kiddush (sanctification) blessing over wine. On Jewish holidays, we also say the blessings over wine. However, on one holiday, it really is all about wine — on Passover, in addition to… Posted at 17:52h in Kosher by 0 Comments Richard Shaffer of Israeli Wine Direct has an absolutely excellent video post about how “kosher is not […]

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I was happy to have the opportunity to attend the first (trade-only) day of IsraWine Expo and determined to take full advantage, arrived as early as possible for the opening press conference which included a talk by Adam Montefiore’s on the state of the Israeli… Posted at 22:44h in Wine industry, Wineries by Avi 1 Comment Keeping up with the Jones is tough.  Keeping up with the Mondavi’s is even harder.  Cabernets, Merlots, and even Zinfandels from California to France […]

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Posted at 11:50h in Wine industry by David Rhodes 1 Comment …says winemaker Golan Tishbi. “It’s a lot better than last year.” as he tends to his family’s estate vines in Zichron Ya’acov and who harvests grapes from all over Israel to produce about 1 million bottles every year at Israel’s 6th largest winery.  The Tishbi Winery has already harvested several kinds of grape varietals from their estate coastal vineyards including Sauvignon Blanc, French Colombard, & Emerald Riesling and expect […]

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Posted at 18:27h in Featured by Avi 2 Comments My Israeli wine buddy Richard Shaffer of Israeli Wine Direct has just placed Israeli wine in my favorite city and hometown: Washington DC Watch his video … Posted at 20:49h in Wine industry by 0 Comments Israeli wine is on the rise according to Food and Beverage Magazine. People are starting to get it! Food & Beverage Magazine, an important trade magazine for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries just published […]

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Posted at 20:06h in Events by Avi 0 Comments The Ra’anana Wine Festival takes place tomorrow (Wednesday June 27) and Thursday June 28 at Lev HaPark (near the pond area). Admission is 55 NIS for Ra’anana residents with valid ID and 60 NIS for non-residents. Participating wineries include: Arza … I was happy to have the opportunity to attend the first (trade-only) day of IsraWine Expo and determined to take full advantage, arrived as early as possible for the opening […]

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Posted at 18:46h in Reviews, Wineries by GuestPost 0 Comments The ‘New Israel Wine Guide’ has published its preview. Interestingly, it lists ‘The Top Twenty Israeli Wines’, divided into red and white wines. The best two whites on the list were from the same winery.  Tzora Winery’s Shoresh, a Sauvignon Blanc, and the Neve Ilan, a Chardonnay,… Posted at 14:09h in Reviews, Wineries by GuestPost 0 Comments The Wine Enthusiast has had a major tasting of Israeli wines. The two […]

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Posted at 14:19h in Events by 1 Comment 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,… Posted at 14:46h in Events, Wine industry by 1 Comment Today’s the day! The Jerusalem Wine Festival – a fun way to taste Israeli wine – is […]

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Posted at 14:19h in Events by 1 Comment 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,…

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Posted at 14:36h in Events by Avi 2 Comments Isawinexpo 2012 is coming! This industry wine event occurs only every 2 years at Tel Aviv’s Ganei Taharucha convention center. It will take place February 21-23 (February 21 only for members of the trade, 22-23 for the general public). The ISRAWINEXPO exhibition… Posted at 16:07h in Events by Avi 1 Comment Unfortunately I can’t attend Israwinexpo today, when it’s only open to the trade.  I will be there tomorrow night. However, […]

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Posted at 19:53h in Wine industry, Wineries by 0 Comments It may not be Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, Decanter, or the Wine Spectator – all important industry publications that have recently covered or are about to cover Israeli wine – but there is a newspaper that just published an article about Israel’s Dalton Winery that I think is even more important. But, unless you live in Maryland (where, incidentally, Robert Parker is from – we both have the same alma […]

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