It’s funny. I live in Beit Shemesh, which is about 35 minutes from Jerusalem and 45 minutes from Tel Aviv. By far the closest winery to me geographically is Teperberg – which is only a 6 minute drive (beating out Tzora, which is about 8 minutes away). But, I haven’t been there to taste wine … Continue reading Teperberg Winemakers and their Wines
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Rosé Season is here – and is promising!
Each year as Pesach and spring approach, people start talking about Rosé. This makes sense especially in Israel where we have already seen the mercury hit above 34 °C (93 °F) a couple of times. I am not really going to go on about the various ways that Rosé is made - I think it is not … Continue reading Rosé Season is here – and is promising!
2016 Shiloh Shor Barbera
So let me start by saying this is a fun bright wine. 2016's Shiloh Shor Barbera is made of 100% Barbera and aged 15 months in a mix of French and American oak . It clocks in at an alarming 15.5% alcohol (2016 was another hot year), but don't worry - that doesn't come through … Continue reading 2016 Shiloh Shor Barbera
Sommelier 2018 – I Won’t Buy What You Don’t Let Me Taste
The annual Sommelier show took place in Tel Aviv last week on Monday and Tuesday. Plenty of people have written posts on Facebook already - and I am sure others will write detailed notes on the show and wines. Gonna skip that and give you a couple of highlights of the wine and overall impressions … Continue reading Sommelier 2018 – I Won’t Buy What You Don’t Let Me Taste