It’s been way too long. I’m sorry for that. Life and work got in the way of writing. I’m still very busy, but I want to clear the decks before going out to France to taste, so I’ll briefly recap where we are in Israel wine-wise in this post and then maybe do one or … Continue reading Catching Up on Recent Israeli Vintages
RCC Israel # 38 – Kislev 5782
For the first time in almost two years, we were able to hold a “normal” RCC at someone’s home rather than a restaurant. I have to say - it was great to be back to normal. While there are some benefits to going to a restaurant - certainly in terms of cleanup -- nothing beats … Continue reading RCC Israel # 38 – Kislev 5782
Shiran Winery 2021 Visit
I often get asked how I choose the wineries that I write about. The answer since COVID at least has been the same - I write about those that invite me to taste. It’s really that simple - I’m easy like that. And so a few weeks ago, I got a text from Eli Shiran … Continue reading Shiran Winery 2021 Visit
M & M Importers Current Lineup is Exceptional
Well, I saved the best for last. If you’ve been following my last couple of posts, after over a year I was finally able to take a trip in to the US to see family. David Raccah of Kosherwinemusings.com arranged his schedule to overlap with mine so we could do a couple of tastings together. … Continue reading M & M Importers Current Lineup is Exceptional
Some of Royal’s 2018 Reds and 2020 Whites and Rosés
Due to the crazy circumstances this year, all trips were cancelled and therefore it was impossible to taste what was not local. While Royal made an effort to reach out to consumers with a Virtual KFWE, those of us in Israel were out of luck. Some of my colleagues have received samples from Royal – … Continue reading Some of Royal’s 2018 Reds and 2020 Whites and Rosés
A Return to Normalcy… I Hope
Finally, things are returning to some semblance of normalcy, and I was able to fly to the US. Primarily this was to visit my parents and my siblings, nieces and nephews, whom I had not seen in over a year. As we say on Pesach – if that is all I had gotten to do, … Continue reading A Return to Normalcy… I Hope
RCC Israel #37 – Iyar 5781
I was beginning to fear that RCC’s were a thing of the past, but thankfully we were able to finally get back to business this month with RCC Iyar. Everyone at the RCC has already been fully vaccinated, but we decided to return to Eucalyptus as the evening needed to be put together quickly with … Continue reading RCC Israel #37 – Iyar 5781
Zur Fully Joins the Supermarket Fray with 3 Excellent Entries
Maybe, just maybe, someone in the Israeli wine industry has started reading this blog. I have been writing about the availability of good everyday wines in Israeli supermarkets for over a year. In my opinion, the key to making Israel a normal wine producing and consuming country is via the supermarket distribution channel. In virtually … Continue reading Zur Fully Joins the Supermarket Fray with 3 Excellent Entries
Netofa February 2021 Visit
It is no secret that I have been having a hard time putting pen to paper - or fingers to keyboard - since this pandemic started. In fact, as it drags on and on, I find it harder and harder. Again – it’s not like I’m not drinking wine – I am. In fact, like … Continue reading Netofa February 2021 Visit
New Wines “by Teperberg Winery”
Teperberg has been on a journey of sorts over the last 15 years or so. Since Shiki Rauchberger took over in 2002, the winery has been transformed from a medium sized winery producing mediocre wines to one of Israel’s largest – producing professionally made wines through and through. In 2006 Olivier Fratty joined the team … Continue reading New Wines “by Teperberg Winery”