Wine

Wine talk: All’s well that ends well

No doubt a serious wine-producing country needs a wine map with identified regions. Now we have that map. After 5,000 years of making wine, what is 50 years, here and there?

(From L) NATALIE BRODNER MOR, Agriculture Ministry; Tzachi Dotan, Wine & Vine Council; and Penina Oren Schneider, Health Ministry.
Reading with wine in a quiet library.

Wine talk: The grape and the word

The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) represents nearly 40 wineries nationwide, uniting boutique estates and leading producers under one banner to educate, promote, and introduce U.S. consumers to Israel’s world-class wines.

Israeli winery CEO, UK kosher wine store vow to weather UK boycott - interview

YOU CAN make a toast for the New Year with a good sparkling wine, like Yarden Brut Rose.

Wine talk: Eat well, drink well


Early warning system for undrinkable wine glows in the dark

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have built a living biosensor made of bacteria that lights up when it detects acetic acid, a chemical compound present in spoiled wines.

PHD STUDENT Yulia Melnik-Kesler.

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

Vineyards growing in the desert, the Negev is Israel’s daring wine experiment.

The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty

Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.

Exterior architecture of the Renaissance castle in the village of Grignan in the Drome department of France on September 23, 2025.

Wine Talk: The journey continues

Adam Montefiore recounts 50 years shaping Israeli wine, from pioneering oak barrels to international awards.

Successful service: Presenting the Yarden Award for Wine Service with Segev Yerovam (C) to Avi Ben Ami (R).

Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv: Veteran vegan cuisine - restaurant review

My companion’s choice was savory buckwheat crepe with an arugula salad. It had an excellent sweet dressing and a vegetable I had never encountered before – watermelon radish.

Vegan cuisine fit for a carnivore  at Meshek Barzilay, Tel Aviv.

Pighin Winery: Italian character, Italian price, a real bargain here

Four decidedly successful bottles for your meals.

Pighin Winery

Wine Talk: Experiencing la dolce vita

All credit to Guy Haran and Vinspiration. Keep onwards and upwards. Wine tourism is crucial, and your success is our success!

Chateau Montalbert.

A soft step forward, a soft jump to the center: The tofu that wants all Israelis

Treats, cuddling, bottles: “New on the Shelf” tasters enjoyed.

Vanilla Pâtissière and Chocolate Fudge Kariyot, Telma

Mamilla Hotel hosts wine weekend, attracting Israelis from all over the country

The hotel partnered with The Full Glass, a new organization of three female friends who organize events, to offer a weekend of wine in the heart of Jerusalem.

RAZIEL WINES.

Brand news: From Morocco with love and Almodóvar in Israel

Bubbles of luxury, Moschino’s toy, from St. Petersburg to Israel, the sports brand that will pamper you, the flavors of Zaguri, a dizzying combination, indulgent chocolates, and cigars from Cuba.

Liron Goshen