The 4 Cups of Red Wine That Can Save Your Life
It was discovered that Israeli wine had five times the amount of a potent antioxidant than other wines.
Which Wine Are You? – A Purim Quiz
Purim is the holiday when all the secrets come out as the wine goes in. Knowing who you are can be hard. Knowing which wine to drink doesn’t have to be.
Domaine du Castel: A Miraculous Wine Story
Mrs. Sutcliffe’s letter motivated Eli to turn his small, hobbyist wine production into a professional winery, which he named Domaine du Castel.
From The Best Hosts To The Best Guests
The guests whom we welcome into our sukkahs can be Jews from all walks of life and backgrounds, with a wide array of preferences. Let’s therefore explore together a selection of wines from various styles, regions, and varieties to enjoy with our guests this coming Succos.
Warming Up With Elegant Wines
Some wines are so elegant and rich that they bring a smile of satisfaction and enhance the spiritual experience while debating a rashi with our chavrusa.
Why Was This Night Different Than Any Other Night?
The show underscores the vast array of kosher quality wines and spirits available on the market today, with hundreds of companies represented. And, the level and sophistication, diversity and excellence were clearly underscored this year, said Gabriel Geller, Royal Wine’s Director of PR.
A Feast For All
What’s even more special about the Purim feast is that there is such an emphasis on drinking wine, despite the fact that we don’t even make Kiddush!
Domaine Du Castel Winery Story [video]
Reviving the long standing tradition of wine making in the JUDEAN HILLS
Israeli White Wines For The Summer
If you're located in the Northern Hemisphere, July signals the time of year when the weather can be hot enough to make you both thirsty and a bit more than uncomfortable. Our minds go to the efficiency of the air-conditioning in our homes, automobiles, and offices, and our palates take us to dishes that are light and not infrequently intentionally served cold. When we think of wine it is most logical for our thoughts to turn to white wines for, in addition to being served well chilled, those indeed tend to be crisper and more refreshing than reds.
The Super-Tasting Women
There are two popular wine-related beliefs making the rounds these days, both of which deserve to be put to rest because they are nothing more than pure and unadulterated nonsense. The first of these would have us believe that men are better qualified to taste wine than women, and the second that some wines are more appropriate for men and others for women.
Mouthwatering Wines for Shavuot
It is appropriate to drink wine to mark the celebration properly. One should sanctify Shavuot and bless a wine of quality to add joy to the meal.
Enhance Your Shavuot Table with Wine from the Land of Israel
Once overlooked, Israeli wines have long come into their own, earning a place of respect among connoisseurs and amateur wine enthusiasts alike. And among...
What Did King David Drink? Israeli Wine Researchers Aim to Revive Ancient Libations
“You want to know what this wine looked like, which wine King David drank, white or red.... We can see if it’s red or white, strong or weak.”
Going First Class
No one has ever said that truly fine wines are going to be found at bargain prices. Such wines, like luxury automobiles, designer handbags, custom-made jewelry and first-class international flights can, in fact, be quite dear. While it is true that most of us will rarely, if ever, buy Lamborghini automobiles and will most probably not approach Gucci to custom design a handbag for us, there is no valid reason to avoid, at least from time-to-time, buying the best wines available.
Wine Survival Guide for 3 Day Yom Tov
Practical tips from an Israeli wine expert on how to serve wine over the holidays without wasting money on wine that won't be used.
Enlightening Wines For Chanukah
While contemplating the burning candles, it is an opportunity to take careful note of a wine’s aromatic profile, and appreciate its texture and flavors.
In Praise Of Merlot Wine
Like Cinderella, wines based on the Merlot grape have too often been forced by their older and better- established sisters to sit in a corner, just a bit ashamed to make a public appearance.
How to Match Wine and Cheeses Like a Pro
Impress those around your Shavuos table with your knowledge of which wine to serve with which cheese.
Triumph Among the Vines
Like Esther before her, Tura Winery co-owner Vered Ben Sa’adon is a modern-day example of a strong woman advocating for her people.
Shavuos – The Source Of Our True Joy
Nowadays, there are many kosher rosé wines available, baruch Hashem. I try every year to taste through most if not all of them.
The Other Side of the Cork: A Closer Look into Burgundy
In exciting news to both Madeb and myself, we learned that there would be three new wines from Burgundy produced by the Aegerter winery.
Get to Grips with Fruit Flavors in Wine on Tu B’Shvat
Fruit flavors as described in wine actually only refer to the scents that are identified as we smell the wine...
The Freedom To Choose
Gabe, which wines are you having this year for the four cups? I am asked this question every year, countless times. Does it really matter? It does, yes.
There Is No Simcha Without Good Wine
Succos, along with Simchas Torah is the holiday that most symbolizes and highlights the importance of serving G-d and follow his Torah with Joy....
How Sweet It Is!
Unfortunately, sweet kosher wines have the reputation of being inferior, simple table quaffers that lack any complexity and appeal for the fine wine drinkers.
Royal Wine: This Little One Will Be Great
A bottle of wine is big and heavy, and when you give dozens of mishloach manos to friends and relatives, it can get quite expensive and tedious. Thankfully, the selection of smaller wine bottles and cans has grown tremendously.
Tura Winery Visitor’s Center Opens its Doors on Chol Hamoed
This Passover, their intimate tasting room and visitors center will be open to the general public and during chol hamoed and will be free of charge
A Wine’s Exodus: From Vine to Barrel
Bottles of wine accompany the Pesach storytelling - each glass of wine represents the four expressions used by G-d in describing the redemption of the Jewish people from Egypt.
From The Four Corners Of The Earth
Wherever we are from, we, as yidden, all have a cultural heritage that should unite rather than divide us. This is the reason why I chose a variety of wines from countries far away from one another to enjoy over the upcoming yomim tovim, instead of the usual new wines for the new year or sweet wines for a sweet year.