Domaine Netofa | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

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…

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Bazelet HaGolan | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

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 13:30h in Wine industry by 1 Comment I received the following report from Neta Reef of Israeli Wine Company, about the recent Israeli wine festival hosted by Kehillah Jewish High School in California. […]

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Gush Etzion | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

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 18:10h in Reviews by 0 Comments 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 […]

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Domaine Ventura | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

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 21:52h in Events by David Rhodes 0 Comments The first Ra’anana Wine Festival is next week!!! October 26th and 27th, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm to Midnight in Ra’anana Park (Lev HaPark) […]

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Terravino | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

Posted at 14:42h in Wine industry by Avi 0 Comments Here are the Israeli wines that won in Terravino 2012 Special Awards Ben Haim Winery Israel Best Boutique Winery (up to 100,000 bottles) Ella Valley Vineyards Ella Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard´s Choice 2007 Israel Israel´s Grand Champion Trophy Ella Valley Vineyards Ella Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyards 2007 Choice Israel Best of Category 106 – Price us$ 37,00…

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Israeli Wine Regions | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

Posted at 22:30h in Wine industry by Avi 0 Comments The following is from Wines Israel and reprinted w/ permission Two recent initiatives show promise for the future of Israel’s wine regions. Israel’s current registered wine regions were decided in the 1970’s. This was before the quality wine revolution began in Israel and also before all mass of today’s vineyards were planted it. This means that many believe the regions are either out of date, and that they do not […]

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Israeli whites just as healthy as red wines | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

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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Recanati Winery | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

Posted at 22:16h in Events, Wineries, Wines by Avi 0 Comments Sommelier 2015 has come and gone. Held yesterday and today, wineries from around the world poured hundreds of wines to members of the food and beverage industry, including top wine journalists and critics from Germany, France, India, the Netherlands, and Poland.   One of the benefits of… Posted at 07:11h in Wines by David Rhodes 0 Comments Located between Zichron Ya’acov and Binyamina at Ramat Hanadiv Gardens, possibly Israel’s […]

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Ido Lewinsohn | HaKerem: Israeli Wine

Posted at 15:24h in Grapes, Wine industry by David Rhodes 1 Comment Not too long ago you may recall some rave reviews by me about some Recanati wines. Generally speaking I think they are consistently one of the best commercial wineries in Israel so when I heard they were releasing a new wine I was excited for… One of the best Israeli examples of my belief that wine can be called “philosophy in a bottle” is from the Recanati Winery. […]

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