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
Clos Mesorah
RCC Israel # 35 – Shevat 5780
This month we had the opportunity to work with a chef whom I have been wanting to try for a long time - Amrom Pitterman. Each time I would try, he was busy or abroad, and so other arrangements were always made. But the stars aligned this month, and we were beneficiaries of five excellent … Continue reading RCC Israel # 35 – Shevat 5780
KFWE 2019 Tour Part 5: NY Pre-Game – Yossie’s Dinner
While hanging out in London Yossie Horwitz mentioned he was throwing a pre-KFWE dinner as well. Now I generally try to spend time with family when in the NY area and this trip had me at 2 KFWE's, but when Yossie mentioned who was cooking, what was on the menu and some of the wines, … Continue reading KFWE 2019 Tour Part 5: NY Pre-Game – Yossie’s Dinner
KFWE 2019 Tour Part 3: London Pre-Game – Blue Smoke Hedonism
The Lineup After a great night out at KFWE Tel Aviv it was time to leave the nest and fly to London. I am in touch with a few people in the London wine scene - some of them visit Israel often. Unfortunately, I rarely am in London and that's a shame. I love it … Continue reading KFWE 2019 Tour Part 3: London Pre-Game – Blue Smoke Hedonism
Elvi Double Vertical
In the world of Kosher wine, we are currently in the absolute most exciting part of the year. From January through March, the vast majority of this year's wines are released so that they can be sold between Purim and Pesach. In order to sell these new releases to the stores and the consumers, a … Continue reading Elvi Double Vertical
KFWE-Israel 2018
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, work took me to Barcelona at a most inopportune time - causing me to miss the annual Zur/KFWE-Israel event. Adding insult to injury, Elvi’s inclusion in the Zur/Royal portfolio also meant that a trip out to visit any of the Elvi properties was out of the question. As a consolation, Dr. Moises … Continue reading KFWE-Israel 2018
RCC Israel # 15
This was a very special & unique night. Not only were we celebrating the new month (late and I guess not so new anymore) but Simon Jacob's birthday - and for that, we went all out and broke a few of our rules . We opened the evening up to as many participants as we … Continue reading RCC Israel # 15
RCC Israel # 14
Crazy night this was. The food rocked as always thanks to Uri Zaltzman & Bracha Arnold. My thanks to Penina & Jack Kustanowitz for hosting an unruly bunch of drunks. And the wines - well first the bad - we had 4 flawed bottles 2 of which were corked (TCA) and 2 of which probably … Continue reading RCC Israel # 14
RCC Israel #8
For Rosh Chodesh Adar we decide to embrace the spirit of VeNahafoch Hu and changed our guidelines accordingly. First - all wines had to be imported - no Israeli wines allowed - and second, the wines needed to be quality, but the 6 years past vintage rule was not enforced. This led to a wonderful … Continue reading RCC Israel #8