5, Jul 2010 Share Tweet In the Decanter World Wine Awards, Israeli Syrahs or Shiraz’s were put under the microscope and came out well. It was only a decade ago that there was no Syrah in Israel and it seemed nothing would stand in the way of Cabernet Sauvignon being regarded as the best variety for quality wines […] In: Wines Tags: Decanter, Syrah
27 Jan 2011 As much as we might not like, sometimes we get gifts of so-called Kiddish wine. In New York, it’s made with Concord Grapes. In Israel, (even when called Concord), it may not be as rancid as Manishewitz, but it’s still not something I want to drink in my cup. Several months ago, I solicited suggestions for what to do with kiddush wine. Here were the results: What would you do?
I’ve tasted Avidan Winery’s selections several times at wine tastings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and always found their non-kosher Israeli wines quite enjoyable. But, really, who cares what I think? Well, me. Avidan Winery is a perfect example of a winery making uniquely Mediterranean wine! But, more of you care what Israeli wine critic Daniel Rogov thinks, so his thoughts on Avidan Winery’s latest releases follow: Founded in 2000 by Shlomo and Tsina Avidan, this boutique winery is located […]
29, Apr 2009 Share Tweet 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 […] In: Wine 101|Wineries Tags: Dalton, Dalton Winery, wine tasting
6, Apr 2009 Share Tweet I’ve posted my Passover wine recommendations here and here (and, in an update, I believe that I will be drinking the 2007 Teperberg Silver Sangiovese and the 2007 Tzuba Cabernet Sauvignon for the Passover seder, 2007 Teperberg Terra Malbec, and 2007 Galil Mountain Barbera for the Sabbath and holiday meals). What is the […] In: Kosher|Wines Tags: alcohol, kosher, Passover, Wines
16, Apr 2009 Share Tweet Wine Blogging Wednesday featured kosher wine and was hosted by The Corkdork. Yes, I know, it’s Thursday, but Wednesday was chag, the last day of Passover in Israel and the second-to-last day in the Diaspora. More importantly, I was invaded by the in-laws, so my Wine Blogging Wednesday post had to wait. For […] In: Kosher Tags: kosher, kosher wine, Wine Blogging Wednesday
12, Apr 2009 Share Tweet San Diego Wine and Drinks Examiner: Try some Israeli wines for Easter Check out this article for some wine suggestions for the Easter holiday, or any other day. Posted using ShareThis
21, Apr 2009 Share Tweet While the Israeli wine revolution was started by what’s today a large winery and continued with the work of other large wineries (Tishbi, etc.), it was pushed by the later growth of smaller wineries like Margalit and Castel. As a result, of course, large wineries like Carmel radically restructured and today are making […] In: Reviews|Wine industry|Wineries Tags: Binyamina, Reviews
24 Aug 2008 Ha’aretz’s Family Affair section in the weekend paper profiled Roy Yitzhaki, owner of Tulip Winery, last month. Yitzhaki, 30, started the winery while still in college (in his mid-20s), and also runs a marketing company with Saslove in Tel Aviv. Very interesting to see a true entrepreneur. Tulip, whose first release was only in 2004, is a top winery in Israel. By Avner Avrahami and Reli Avrahami July heat: From the distance one can hear mooing (or […]
29, Sep 2009 Share I’m not the only enthusiast for Israeli wine here in the Holy Land. And apparently someone’s a bigger fan of Gary V than myself (personally, I want to be the next Daniel Rogov or Robert Parker). Mitch Scheider, who has connections in the kosher wine world, has started Decanting Israel, which is a video […] In: Wine industry|Wineries Tags: Decanting Israel, Metsuda Shiraz, Tzuba
