Wine

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

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

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

Wine Talk: The journey continues

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

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


Brand news: Wearing evening dresses and fighting skin cancer

The top designer who brings New York magic, the magic bra, emotional evening dresses, nostalgic perfume brands that still inspire, and some more new products we checked out for you.

 Razili

Vinotherapy: How it feels after a hot wine bath in Zichron Ya’acov facing the sea

Between the Carmel landscapes and the open sea, Yama offers a deep vinotherapy experience, pampering couple treatments with grape-based products.

A pleasant feeling of intoxication, as if you’d had a glass of Cabernet—without taking a sip

A pink world: Light wines that mean business

Talia Levin recovers from the Shavuot holiday with three rosé wines — two from Argentina and one from Israel.

 Wine recommendations

Wine talk: Celebrating Shavuot in white and pink

Many wine folk will be organizing wine & cheese parties for Shavuot, and for this a variety of white and rosé wines are recommended.

THOUGH WHITES are the norm, choose red if that is what you prefer

Expensive but worth it: Recanati Winery's new special releases

Talia Levin treats herself, tastes new wines that don’t suit every budget, and suggests a cost-effective way to enjoy them.

 Recanati Winery

Shavuot of intoxication: At these prices, take four bottles

Talia Levin is getting ready for the upcoming long holiday weekend with good wines at great prices.

 Wine and cheese

From cherries to wine: The Golan Wine Festival’s month of flavors and fun

Eifo Hayeled, Jimbo J, and Hasmchot Band perform at Golan wineries with wine workshops, star gazing, and cherry picking. Join 21 wineries’ big celebration from May 23 to June 30.

 Har Odem Winery

White Kakadu and other wines you'll love

Don’t ask how old she is. Don’t ask how much she drinks. But if you ask Talia Levin about worthwhile Israeli wines, you’ll get interesting answers. This time, too.

 There's enough wine for everyone

Recommended wines for Shavuot

In honor of Shavuot, we tasted new wines, tried to pair them with cheeses and holiday dishes, and just as important: we divided them by price range.

 Each cheese and its wine

Ahead of Shavuot: White wine and a sparkling cocktail made from natural fruit extracts

If alcohol, at least let it be quality, and always in moderation: South African white wine and a cocktail with natural fruit extracts.

 Sauvignon Blanc