Israeli wine

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.
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.PremiumPremium

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

WINEMAKER, CONSULTANT, educator Itay Lahat, a leading and influential figure on Israeli wine scene.

Wine Talk: From little acorns

Zafririm Winery

White wine: The experimental, the safe, and the one that doesn't try to impress


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

Shavuot of sensory intoxication: The wines that will make your holiday

Instead of recommending wines that simply will not interfere with Shavuot dishes, Mira Eitan recommends the bottles that will become the real story at the table.

A holiday of cheese and wine

Alef: Tasting the Israeli rosé wine going global with Assaf Granit's push

From vineyard to global tables, Barely Pink reimagines Israeli rosé with bold flavor, identity, and international reach.

Assaf Granit (L) and Elie Wurtman sample their wine in the Bat Shlomo vineyards.

Wine Talk: Wining in the kitchen

From bland beginnings to a food and wine boom, Israel’s culinary scene has transformed into a global dining destination.

Good-old cooking days: Old-school Israeli kitchen in more modest times.

Alcoholic Independence: Cheers to local beverages

In honor of the 78th Independence Day of the State of Israel, Mira Eitan raises a glass to the local wineries, breweries, and distilleries that turn local produce into a symbol of hope.

M&H Distillery