Wine

Wine talk: The grape and the word

In the next few months, some books will be published that should be on every wine professional’s and wine lover’s bookshelf. 

Reading with wine in a quiet library.
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

A PRECIOUS old vine: Carignan vineyard in Mazkeret Batya, on the coastal plain.

Wine Talk: Quality, accessibility, and value


Moldova beyond the crowds: Jewish heritage, wine and Transnistria

Moldova combines Jewish history, cave monasteries, lively markets and celebrated wineries, while Transnistria offers a striking journey into Soviet nostalgia.

STATUES OF Lenin front governmental buildings in Tiraspol.

Wine Talk: Kosher in Bordeaux

From Léoville Poyferré to Cos d’Estournel, Bordeaux’s leading estates are proving that kosher wines can preserve the character and soul of their terroir.

PAGODA TURRETS of Chateau Cos d’Estournel: The writer (L) with Menachem Israelievitch and Olivier Cuvelier.

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland

From a small importer to a global powerhouse, Royal Wine Corp reshaped the kosher wine market across continents.

Menachem Israelivitch (2nd R) and Michel Rolland (2nd L) with the winemaker  and ex -director of Château Lascombes. The kosher cuvée is always a team effort.

Wine Talk: From little acorns

In Israel’s Upper Galilee, Lahat Winery is crafting a unique style of wine focused on freshness, and balance, showing a shift in how Israeli wine is made and enjoyed.

WINEMAKER, CONSULTANT, educator Itay Lahat, a leading and influential figure on Israeli wine scene.

Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival

In the Tanach, Shiloh served as one of the ancient Israelites’ central locations of worship and housed the biblical Tabernacle.

The archaeological excavation at Ancient Shiloh, where three well-preserved storage jars dating back to the Middle Bronze Age were uncovered, June 12, 2026.

Tempo to import kosher wines from around the world at surprising prices

Tempo enters kosher wine importation for the first time and launches a new portfolio of approximately 40 wines from 13 international brands across 6 leading countries.

The Tempo group wines

White wine: The experimental, the safe, and the one that doesn't try to impress

Three bottles of wine that landed on Talia Levin's doorstep, proved to be well worth a recommendation.

Zafririm Winery

Wine Talk: Make me a match

If all this sounds too serious, then note this slogan: “Match the wine to mood, not to food.”

LIGHT MEAL with a light wine: Rose is always a good option.

Jerusalem Wineries continues to establish its status at the pinnacle of Israeli wine

The veteran Jerusalem winery won awards at the Eshkol Hazahav 2026 competition and continues to expand with visitor centers and a presence in luxury restaurants.

Jerusalem Wineries continues to establish its status at the pinnacle of Israeli wine

Albariño: The white star of summer 2026

This current summer, it is already impossible to escape this grape variety. Truth be told, there is no need to either. Talya Levin joins the trend and recommends a few bottles.

Albariño