Posts Tagged ‘Carmel’
Old Vines Run Deep
1, Feb 2012Tweet There are many winemakers and grape growers whose families have been involved in making Israeli wines for generations. The Margalits, the Sasloves, the TIshbis, the Shors and the Boxers are among many Israeli families that have passed their passion for wine making or cultivating from at least one generation to the next. Even though [...]
- In: Wine industry
- Tags: Adam Montefiore, Carmel, Yarden, Yatir
Carmel’s Brandy Branding
16, Jan 2012Tweet 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 [...]
- In: Wine industry
- Tags: brandy, Carmel, Daniel Rogov
Sparkling for Celebration
23, Dec 2011Tweet 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: Wineries|Wines
- Tags: Blanc du Blancs, Carmel, Golan, Pelter, sparkling wine
Zichron Yaakov – Center of Israel’s Wine Country
15, Sep 2011Tweet
- In: Wine industry|Wineries
- Tags: Carmel, Tishbi, Zichron Ya'akov
Carmel: Best Airline Wine
29, Aug 2011Tweet The following is from wines-israel.com and reprinted with permission El Al, Israel’s national airline, submitted wines to the annual wine tasting organized by the Global Traveler, along with 28 other international airlines. The competition was for wines served to First Class & Business Class passengers. To the surprise of those present, an Israeli wine [...]
- In: Events|Wineries|Wines
- Tags: airline wine, Carmel, el al, Gewutzraminer
Fine Wines From Carmel
14, Jul 2011Tweet When Carmel was founded in the 19th century, it will surprise many to know that the wineries of Rishon Le Zion and Zichron Ya’acov were considered extremely advanced for their time. Cuttings for the new vineyards were taken from Château Lafite, the first winemaker was from Bordeaux and the viticulturists were from France. Even [...]
New Carmel Single Vineyard Riesling
11, Jul 2011Tweet The following article appeared on wines-israel.com. The opinions expressed are those of the author Carmel Winery has launched a single vineyard Riesling. The wine comes from the celebrated Kayoumi vineyard in the foothills of Mount Meron, in the Upper Galilee. Carmel Riesling, Kayoumi Vineyard 2010 is 100% made from Johannisberg Riesling (aka White Riesling). [...]
Sparkling Wine from Israel
12, Dec 2010Tweet This article originally appeared on wines-israel.co.il and is reprinted with permission. Sparkling wines have become very popular almost overnight in Israel. The number of imported sparklers, mainly Cava from Spain or Prosecco from Italy, has increased dramatically. The trend is led by the young adults, in particularly women. They may be heard ordering a [...]
- In: Wine 101|Wines
- Tags: Brut, Carmel, Cava, Golan Heights, Pelter, sparkling wine, Tabor
From Rothschild to Parker
3, Aug 2010Tweet (The following article was written by Adam Montefiore for TASTED magazine and is reprinted with permission from wines-israel.com) Israel is a ‘new world’ wine country, in one of the oldest wine regions on earth. In this Biblical land, one can find a curious combination of the new, old and ancient world of winemaking in [...]
- In: Wine industry|Wineries
- Tags: Adam Montefiore, Carmel, history of Israel, Robert Parker
Tale of Two Wines
27, Jul 2010Tweet (This article first appeared on wines-israel.com and is reprinted with permission) Two wines were recently launched on the same date, at the same venue, with a tasting by a select group of Israel’s leading wine journalists & critics. As the wines were tasted together, it was the perfect opportunity to compare the story and [...]
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