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 this report: A white wine with the same health benefits as red has been developed by scientists. The wine, from Israel, has boosted levels of plant […]

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The latest Ha’aretz review from Israeli wine critic Daniel Rogov. This time, on what he calls good values in local wines. Note that all the prices are the Israeli local price and not abroad. Are the non-kosher wines available in the US beyond those carried by Israeli Wine Direct? Wine and Spirits / Best deals on local wines By Daniel Rogov Finding good bargains for local wines these days is becoming increasingly difficult, the very best wines being justifiably expensive […]

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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 keep getting top headlines and top scores.  With the Israeli wine scene growing by the day, coming up with the right taste for an ever evolving pallet is the biggest challenge any winery has. So what’s an up and coming winery to do?  Blend, blend, […]

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DR: Over the last several years, Israeli wineries have been winning more than their fair share of international recognition and awards. When visiting any of the best Israeli wineries, the recognition they seem to hold most dear is that from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Robert Parker is the founder of the 100 point wine scoring system and a glowing review from his magazine can assure a winery an easier path to higher demand (i.e., easier sales at higher prices). The […]

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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, I attended the event and came in with mixed feelings. From the perspective of the festival organization, I was a bit disappointed compared to last year. There […]

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Posted at 12:12h in Wineries, Wines by David Rhodes 1 Comment Wine has evolved over the millennium into an important part of celebrations for billions of people all around the world. Yet, for Jews in and outside of Israel it holds special significance. Every week’s Friday night dinner and Saturday lunch, it’s common to go through a bottle or two of wine with family, friends and guests while observing the Sabbath. Even less religious families frequently have family meals over […]

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Posted at 11:20h in Events, Wines by Avi 1 Comment My favorite Jerusalem wine event is here! Jerusalem Wine Festival. At the just reopened Israel Museum, this year’s Jerusalem Wine Festival is bound to be a success. Here are the details: Tuesday through Thursday, 3-5 August at the Israel Museum Admission is 60NIS and includes a free tasting glass and unlimited tastings. Check out my previous reports of this Israeli wine tasting festival here. Please send us your pictures as […]

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Posted at 12:49h in Wine 101, Wineries by 1 Comment Wine tasting is an important part of wine appreciating. I’ve long had a section on wine tasting. Now, the aptly named Wine Tasting Guy, a fellow passionate lover of Israeli wine, has a few videos about wine tasting and a taste of a recent release from Israel’s Dalton Winery that he tasted while visiting his brother in Israel. Dalton has some great wines that were recently released, and I plan […]

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The following is a review from Daniel Rogov of one of my favorite Israeli wineries – Teperberg 1870. This winery represents the Israeli wine revolution as it existed since the 19th century, but making kiddush wines of no interest to those looking for quality wines. Yet, they have undone significant changes with the younger generation of the Teperberg family (this Israeli winery remains in the control of the same family for over a hundred years). They have moved to a […]

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Posted at 18:00h in Wineries by David Rhodes 0 Comments Give any competent winemaker great vineyards, a well-equipped winery and the backing of well-heeled owner and it’s interesting to see what they can come up with. Israeli born Na’ama Sorkin had minimal practical experience when she was first interviewed by the Dalton Winery’s owner Alex Haruni yet, she did have a good education, enthusiasm and a good pedigree. Maybe, most importantly, she had what some say a winemaker needs to […]

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