Israeli wine

Wine talk: From vine to glass

Each of Mekomi Winery’s white wines has a twist that defies the norm. These are wines to drink, enjoy, and talk about.

HEDAI OFFAIM is a true vigneron, caring for the vines and growing wine in his vineyards.
(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 nonprofit CultivAid is working with Tanzanian grape growers and young agricultural professionals.

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


Putting the Galilee at the center: The new wines from Recanati Winery

Recanati Winery has reopened its visitor center after a 14-month hiatus and launched a new wine series. Mira Eitan visited and tasted.

 Recanati Winery, the Dalton Industrial Zone

Tu Bishvat: New year for vines

Tu Bishvat is a time to appreciate the world around us. Whatever is happening around the world, life in nature and the vineyard continues as before. This is the beginning of a new growing cycle. 

 THE GOLAN HEIGHTS is most well known for its wine and vineyards.

Wine Talk: 'Sweet' is not a dirty word

A family gathering highlights the overlooked demand for sweet wines and Hanni’s “sweet vinotype.”

BARTENURA BY the beach: Bartenura Moscato represents quality and authenticity, being made in Italy’s Asti region

Burgundy of the Middle East: Israeli Pinot Noir wines

Talia Levin sets aside her prejudices and finds herself tasting, drinking, and loving local Pinot Noir.

 Golan Heights Winery. Pinot Noir before harvest

The Thai vermouth by Kab Kem and more weekend drink recommendations

Osnat Gueta wraps up the week with Thai-inspired vermouth, an Israeli sparkling wine, and a Jerusalem wine bar that's open on Saturdays. Care for a drink?

 Eyal Drori in action

Back to the north: The new visitor center at Lueria Winery

After 14 months of closure, the new visitor center of Lueria Winery, located in the Dalton Industrial Zone, has officially opened. Contact them and come in droves!

 Lueria Winery

Wine tourism: Visit the historic wineries of the Galilee in Israel's North

Whilst you enjoy the Galilee and sample its riches, never forget that the Galilee of Israel today is a mere moment in a long ancient history.

 Vineyards in Israel's Galilee.

Vitkin Winery: Leading Israel's revolution against Cabernet and Chardonnay

Vitkin Winery forged a new path and took many of the Israeli wine producers with them. They created change and still inspire their peers with their innovative winemaking.

 SIBLING PARTNERS in Vitkin: Assaf Paz, the winemaker; and Sharona Belogolovsky, the CEO.

The Jerusalem wine story: An in-depth look at the Holy City's history with the grape

Wine expert Adam Montefiore takes an in-depth look at the Holy City of Jerusalem's history with the grape.

 A glass of Jerusalem wine with the Montefiore Windmill logo.

Recommended red wines for early winter days

Discover elegant reds that perfectly complement a Mediterranean winter.

 Red wine