Wine

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture

According to a new study, the sages "sought ways to allow Jewish farmers to remain part of the wine industry without compromising Halacha.”

A Ramat HaNadiv vineyard that uses traditional cultivation methods.
Rhine River

German wines at heartwarming prices

An illustrative image of people drinking wine.

The Wine Festival at the Israel Museum celebrates its silver anniversary

Fattoria Il Moro winery

Italian wine from Tuscany made from grapes grown using environmentally friendly methods


Something tasty to cool down the day

Talia Levin pulls out three Israeli wine bottles from the fridge that you don’t have to think twice before opening.

A glass of white wine

Wine Talk: Proof of the pudding

CBC Israel brings some big international names to Israel, what is most interesting to me are the locally conceived and produced beers.

WEIHENSTEPHANER, ONE of the world’s oldest breweries, created the new category of wheat beers in Israel

Brand news: The link between Duran Duran and a niche perfume

A full lip look in seconds, eco-friendly packaging, expanding retail chains, the world’s leading series, a viral star on the rise, fashion-forward thoughts, Tuscan flavors, and Parisian sweetness.

 Aldo

Midbar Winery: The perfect Israeli red for this summer, even when it's really hot

Negev-based Midbar Winery offers light reds, dry rosés, and crisp whites perfect for summer—crafted from high-altitude desert vineyards with minimal intervention and rich character.

 Midbar Winery

New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry

“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

How one woman's modern vision reimagined winemaking in the Judean hills with ancient clay

At Kadma Winery, founder Lina Slutzkin revives an 8,000-year-old Georgian technique right in the heart of Israel.

 Lina Slutzkin: "Life takes us to paths we can't always predict."

Martin Codax and Granbazan Wineries, Spain

This wine is not pretentious, but for NIS 70 it manages to bring the summer.

 Martin Codax Winery

Wine Talk: On a mission to save Mavro wine

Mavro means “black” in Greek. This is the most widely planted variety in Cyprus and is the workhorse grape of the island.

 DANIEL ANASTASIS returned to the village of his youth to save the old vineyards.

Almost Tuscany: Three local wineries to spend the night

Is this time of year making you want to escape for a day or two? Talia Levin pulls out another emergency list and recommends three wineries that offer luxurious accommodations among the vineyards.

 Tuscany, the real thing

Assaf Winery blends rich wines, rustic cabins, and farm-fresh fare into a village experience

Full-bodied and fully family-run: As the winery nestled in the Golan Heights has grown, so has the family’s connection to it.

 The Assaf Winery in the Golan Heights

The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion

Alcohol consumption can have many long-term health consequences, yet there are no meaningful warnings about it.

 THEN-US surgeon general Vivek Murthy speaks to a Senate committee about mental health in 2023. In his final days serving for the Biden administration, he issued an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.