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Israel’s World Class Dessert Wines
Unfortunately most Israelis associate sweet wines with Kiddush and religious ritual, and therefore the very word ‘sweet’ has connotations of a cheap and nasty wine. Something which is to be avoided, at all costs. However some of the world’s most sought after and expensive wines are sweet, pudding wines. An Eiswein or Trockenbeerenauslese from Germany, [...]
10 Best Wineries in Israel
Daniel Rogov’s Guide to Israeli Wine is coming out in a few weeks for 2010 (How did that happen?). He’s been publishing this annual guide to Israeli wine for the past several years and it keeps on getting bigger and bigger. One of the most interesting sections of Daniel Rogov’s Israeli wine tasting guide is [...]
Golan Moscato 2009
It’s almost the end of 2009 and so the young 2009 vintage wines are soon coming out. While it’s traditional for the boujealais Gamay to be the first of the harvest, young white wines are sometimes also released aroudn the same time. Golan Moscato 2009 is a white dessert wine, young, fresh, and light to [...]
Wine Spectator Reviews Kosher Wine for Rosh Hashanah
The Wine Spectator has its latest review of kosher, Israeli wines for the High Holidays. Wines tasted include: GOLAN HEIGHTS WINERY Gewürztraminer Galilee Yarden Heights Wine 2006 Score: 90 | $23 / 375ml BINYAMINA The Cave Galilee 2005 Score: 89 | $65 CARMEI ZVI-SEGAL BROS. Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Heights Segal’s Special Reserve 2004 Score: 88 [...]
Oz Clarke includes Israeli wineries Castel and Yatir
Two Israeli wineries have been included in Oz Clarke’s Pocket Wine Book 2010. Domaine du Castel and Yatir Winery are both listed for the first time signalling more recognition for the advances of Israeli wine. As far as wine recommendation goes, Castel’s Grand Vin and Yatir Forest are both awarded two stars. ‘C’ Blanc du [...]
From the Grape to the Bottle: Harvest 2009
Israeli wine from the Golan Heights Winery: From the Grape to the Bottle
Ten Best Wine Producers in Israel
Who are the top ten wineries in Israel? According to Daniel Rogov they are: Golan Heights Winery (Katzrin, Yarden, Gamla) Margalit Yatir Domaine du Castel Clos de Gat Flam Chateau Golan Carmel (Limited Edition, Single Vineyard, Appellation) Galil Mountain Pelter (This list is from Daniel Rogov’s 2009 Guide to Israeli Wine)
Kosher wine from Israel for Purim
Kosher wine for Purim Alcohol is an important component of many people’s Purim holiday celebration. For those looking to add kosher wine to their Purim baskets and Purim feast, here are some suggestions. Given the current state of the economy, I’ve only listed low priced wines. Under 50 NIS For great value wines, many of [...]
Joe Biden’s hometown discovers Yarden wine
Yes, it’s the same trite, ‘Israeli wine is kosher but that doesn’t mean it’s bad’ storyline, but the real point is that this is getting out even to the blue collar. The Scranton Times Tribune — from Vice President Joe Biden’s hometown, which, if you followed the American elections is totally blue collar — has [...]
Yarden Katzrin 2004 virtual tasting
UPDATE: Due to the ongoing security situation in and near the Gaza border, this event was postponed. Golan Heights Winery is about to release its flagship, age-worthy wine the Yarden Katzrin 2004. The Katzrin, a Bordeaux-style blend, is known to have an aging potention of upwards of a decade and is only released in good [...]
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