Tapping into the Future of Winemaking
By Rachel Gross
The New York Times called it ‘not merely good but brilliant.’ For the Daily Telegraph (UK,) it created an ‘experience contemporary and...
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.
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.
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.
Grapes Galore – Kosher Wineries Move Into High Gear
The grapes come in totes, known as wooden bins. From there it goes into various augers and pressers and filtration right there at crush and then it goes through a pasteurizer.
Refreshing Wines for Shavuos
With many of us having the custom of indulging in all sorts of dairy (AND meat!) delights to mark the gift of the Torah to the Jewish people, it is a great time (and excuse!) to pop some great white, rosé and lighter reds that make a better pairing with fish, cheesecake, pasta, etc.
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.
KFWE Wines To Rock Your Purim Seudah
After having tasted through most of the KFWE offerings, I have chosen a handful of wines which I very much enjoyed, and recommend you all to consider for your Purim Seudah.
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.
Four Israeli Wines Win Int’l Contest
In the 2013 Terravino wine competition held this year in Jerusalem, 13 wines won the coveted double-gold medal.
Four of those wines are from Israel. 21...
Samaria Wine Receives High Ranking from Prestigious US Wine Journal
Wine Spectato recently awarded the high grade of 90 to the Tura Winery’s 2014 Mountain Peak wine.
65 Israeli Wines Win Medals in Decanter World Wine Awards
The “Oscars of wine” recognizes the products of 18 Israeli wineries, bestowing six gold medals, 31 silvers and 28 bronzes.
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.
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....
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
The Other Side Of The Cork: Netofa – the Essence of the Lower Galilee...
I always wanted to write an article on the history of the kosher wine evolution. It is fascinating that here we are in 5779/2019...
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.
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.
From Biblical to Boutique – Israeli Wine Comes of Age
The story of Israel's wine industry is in many ways a reflection of the modern-day rebirth of our nation in its homeland.
Judea and Samaria Wines To Be Included in New Guide
The project’s launch was celebrated with a special event in the Knesset.
Elevating Wines for Rosh Hashana
The key to enjoying aged wine, besides having a wine cooler or a cellar, is to purchase a few bottles (or better yet, a few cases!) of each wine you intend to cellar.
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.