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Binyamina Yogev
As Israeli wines continue to win international awards and recognition, Israeli wineries have found new ways to stress and market quality over quantity. Even though the largest wineries have taken similar steps to improve their wines every year, often the way they bring these wines to market differ. The Carmel, Yarden and Tishbi wineries have [...]
Valentines Day Gifts for the Wine Lover
Valentines Day is on February 14 so it’s time to get a gift for the one who love. What’s better than a romantic bottle of wine, book about Israeli wine, or stemware or other wine accessory. Here is our list of 10 Valentines Day Wine Gifts for the Israeli Wine Lover 6. It [...]
Barkan Main Winners At Terravino
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 [...]
ROGOV BRANDY
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
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 [...]
Sparkling for Celebration
The following article was originally posted on wines-israel.com. It is reprinted with permission. Sparkling wine is the wine of fashion and celebration. Whether on New Year’s Eve or at a wedding, it remains the classic wine to make a toast with. It is also a symbol of success and happiness. The new ‘in’ wine in [...]
Moti and Hila Teperberg
Ha’aretz’s weekend magazine has a new series where they profile a parent and child. This weekend is Moti Teperberg, from Teperberg 1870, and his daughter Hila Lieber-Teperberg. read the full article A little history of Teperberg winery: Moti is a fifth-generation Jerusalemite on his father Menachem’s side and 10th generation on his mother Rivka’s side. [...]
Beaujolais Nouveau and Beaujolais Nouveau-style wines in Israel
David Rhodes talking about Beaujolais Nouveau style wines and traditions including Israeli versions including Tishbi Junior, Binyamina Baby, the Golan Heights recently discontinued Gamay Nouveau and Carmel’s original 20 year Nouveau wines from 1983-2003. The following is from David’s radio show on Rusty Mike Radio. Click here to download or right-click “save as”
The Ultimate Rogov Guide
Buy The Ultimate Rogov’s Guide to Israeli Wines The following is printed with permission of the author The ultimate, and final, Rogov Guide has been published. It contains nearly 687 pages. Last years version had a mere 603 pages! This year there is no International kosher wine Guide, nor a version in Hebrew. The book is [...]
Villa Wilhelma Winery
Among the wineries at the Ra’anana Wine Festival was the Villa Wilhema Winery. Founded by wine growers on Moshav B’nai Atarot (near HaTayaasim Junction and Airport City), grapes are sourced from the Upper Galilee and Ben Zimra vineyard. The winery has events on Fridays. Conviently located near Ben Gurion Airport, it’s worthwhile attending both for [...]
Some New Israeli Wines for the New Year
Wine has evolved over the millennium into an important part of celebrations for billions of people all around the world. Yet, for Jews in and outside of Israel it holds special significance. Every week’s Friday night dinner and Saturday lunch, it’s common to go through a bottle or two of wine with family, friends and [...]
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