Israeli wine

Wine Talk: Winery of dreams

You will find the name Zur Winery appearing again and again. It seems the leading sommeliers feel they have found a rising star.

ZUR WINERY is an estate winery surrounded by its own vineyards.
HEDAI OFFAIM is a true vigneron, caring for the vines and growing wine in his vineyards.

Wine talk: From vine to glass

(From L) NATALIE BRODNER MOR, Agriculture Ministry; Tzachi Dotan, Wine & Vine Council; and Penina Oren Schneider, Health Ministry.

Wine talk: All’s well that ends well

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


Israeli agricultural non-profit CultivAid helps support Tanzania’s growing wine industry

Tanzania's commercial wine industry is relatively young by global standards, dating back to the early 1960s when Catholic missionaries introduced modern viticulture around Dodoma.

 Israeli nonprofit CultivAid is working with Tanzanian grape growers and young agricultural professionals.

Israel's desert wines gain appellation, offering tourism a reason to look South

International recognition is putting the Negev on the global wine map. Supporters hope it will also bring visitors south

Tushia Winery, an agricultural-educational farm in Be’er Milka, is in the heart of the desert between sand dunes, near the border with Egypt.
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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.

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

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

Second fermentation in the bottle: A new sparkling wine for Sphera Winery

Sphera Winery, which focuses on white wines, launches a second limited-edition sparkling wine.

Sphera Winery, Erez, Blanc de Blancs 2022

The Negev is officially recognized as an international wine region

A combination of loess soil, freezing nights, and groundbreaking irrigation techniques has created a unique, unparalleled terroir. It is time for the whole world to know it.

Shezaf Winery, Negev Mountains

Airline to serve northern wine and cheeses to support businesses affected by war

The airline Israir is collaborating with the Teva Ez dairy and the Kishor winery in an effort to strengthen businesses from the conflict line that were harmed during the war.

Wine and cheese on Israir flights

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

On Shavuot, it is traditional to serve dairy products, and it is the perfect opportunity to have a wine and cheese party.

YARDEN SAUVIGNON BLANC is perfect with goat cheese. Cheese and wine are natural partners.

The Negev has been recognized as an international wine region alongside Champagne and Bordeaux

The Negev region has received official status as a "Appellation of Origin" for wine – with more than 60 wineries, a million bottles per year, and a unique mineral "fingerprint."

Livne Winery, Sede Moshe