Israeli wine

Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion

On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.

 Purim celebrates the grape in a nod to the Persian wine parties.
Tura Winery

Israel’s food news: Wine for Purim

Teperberg Winery

Israel’s food news: New wines

Should we celebrate Valentine’s Day, or ignore it?

Do not drink alone: Wines to celebrate a relationship with


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."

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

There is no other wine like this in Israel

Vitkin Winery has launched the seventh edition of its flagship red wine, along with a unique white wine unseen before in our region.

 Vitkin Winery

A pink world: Light wines that mean business

Talia Levin recovers from the Shavuot holiday with three rosé wines — two from Argentina and one from Israel.

 Wine recommendations

Wine talk: Celebrating Shavuot in white and pink

Many wine folk will be organizing wine & cheese parties for Shavuot, and for this a variety of white and rosé wines are recommended.

THOUGH WHITES are the norm, choose red if that is what you prefer

Expensive but worth it: Recanati Winery's new special releases

Talia Levin treats herself, tastes new wines that don’t suit every budget, and suggests a cost-effective way to enjoy them.

 Recanati Winery

Shavuot of intoxication: At these prices, take four bottles

Talia Levin is getting ready for the upcoming long holiday weekend with good wines at great prices.

 Wine and cheese

White Kakadu and other wines you'll love

Don’t ask how old she is. Don’t ask how much she drinks. But if you ask Talia Levin about worthwhile Israeli wines, you’ll get interesting answers. This time, too.

 There's enough wine for everyone

Recommended wines for Shavuot

In honor of Shavuot, we tasted new wines, tried to pair them with cheeses and holiday dishes, and just as important: we divided them by price range.

 Each cheese and its wine