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Archive for January, 2012

Advanced Food and Wine Pairings

By ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The following was originally published in ESRA Magazine and is reprinted with permission of the author Why does the old wine adage exist of choosing a white wine to match white meat and a red wine to match red meat? Frequently, adhering to that generalization can prove disappointing, or at least deprive the diner of [...]

Chef Alon Gonen

By ⋅ January 28, 2012 ⋅ One comment

The following is reprinted from ESRA Magazine with permission of the author Chef Alon Gonen – Zilum Meshaker : Alcohol Events Recently, I had the opportunity to sit with Chef Alon Gonen in his Tel Aviv house. We talked about food and wine over some local Israeli cheeses and what he let me pick from [...]

Kosher Wine Tasting in Jerusalem

By ⋅ January 24, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Jerusalem will be the host of the first kosher wine tasting festival on January 30-31 at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem. Admission is 70 NIS or 35 NIS if you purchase here. There will be over 30 wineries (I don’t know which wineries) attending, allowing visitors to taste their wine, and a session on [...]

Victor Schoenfeld Pays Tribute to Daniel Rogov

By ⋅ January 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

This tribute is from Daniel Rogov’s tribute meal this past summer and taken by the amazing Israel Preker. Rogov died shortly after. Victor Shoenfeld is the chief winemaker of Golan Heights Winery.

Carmel’s Brandy Branding

By ⋅ January 16, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Since moving to Israel, I’ve experienced and most typically enjoyed hundreds of wine tastings. It just goes with the territory of being a wine writer and sommelier. It’s a pleasant diversion when you’re offered a nice twist from the standard fare of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. I do appreciate fine examples of those “Noble” [...]

Barkan Main Winners At Terravino

By ⋅ January 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The following article is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission. Terravino 2011 has taken place. This is one of the main Israeli tasting competitions in the wine calendar, but it is the only open to international entrants. The competition is organized annually by Ish Anavim, The Grape Man. The big Israeli winner this year was [...]

Secret Wine

By ⋅ January 9, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

The following article is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission. In a brilliant and original marketing ploy, a new wine has been launched which is totally secret. So secret it has no name, no variety, no story on the back label. Even the winery is unknown. All there is to go by is a QR [...]

ROGOV BRANDY

By ⋅ January 6, 2012 ⋅ One comment

To learn more about Rogov brandy, download the Rogov Leaflet. Carmel Winery has launched a new prestigious, limited edition, ‘wine finished’ brandy in memory of Daniel Rogov, z”l, who passed away recently. Daniel Rogov was Israel’s most celebrated wine critic, the voice of the Israel wine revolution and a strong advocate for Israeli wines. For nearly [...]

Castel & Yatir Excel Again

By ⋅ January 5, 2012 ⋅ One comment

The following is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission.  The Wine Advocate has published its annual December tasting of Israeli wines. The three most successful wines were Yatir Forest, Castel Grand Vin and Carmel Limited Edition. The target of any winery is to receive 90 points or more in the Wine Advocate. The wines which [...]

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