Wine

Wine Talk: The French revolution

From Rishon LeZion to Zichron Ya’akov, Rothschild’s wineries anchored Israeli wine through empire, mandate, and statehood.

BARON EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD, founder of an Israeli wine industry.
Kosher Rosé Wine, La Belle Angele

New on the shelves: For a picnic, a date or just because

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

Do not drink alone: Wines to celebrate a relationship with

Wines for Valentine's Day

Pink. Sparkling. Romantic. Beloved wines for Valentine’s Day


Surani Winery: Rare value for money

Excellent wines for everyday sipping in any season, surprisingly relevant for glass pours in wine bars.

Surani Winery, Italy

Brand news: Market breaker and a tiger in the kitchen

An addictive fragrance, an emergency kit for the face, a hysterical smartphone, the gadget that saves the day, love in a capsule, Parisian magic, and more new products.

FEMINA

Early warning system for undrinkable wine glows in the dark

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have built a living biosensor made of bacteria that lights up when it detects acetic acid, a chemical compound present in spoiled wines.

PHD STUDENT Yulia Melnik-Kesler.

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

Vineyards growing in the desert, the Negev is Israel’s daring wine experiment.

The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty

Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.

Exterior architecture of the Renaissance castle in the village of Grignan in the Drome department of France on September 23, 2025.

Wine Talk: The journey continues

Adam Montefiore recounts 50 years shaping Israeli wine, from pioneering oak barrels to international awards.

Successful service: Presenting the Yarden Award for Wine Service with Segev Yerovam (C) to Avi Ben Ami (R).

Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv: Veteran vegan cuisine - restaurant review

My companion’s choice was savory buckwheat crepe with an arugula salad. It had an excellent sweet dressing and a vegetable I had never encountered before – watermelon radish.

Vegan cuisine fit for a carnivore  at Meshek Barzilay, Tel Aviv.

Pighin Winery: Italian character, Italian price, a real bargain here

Four decidedly successful bottles for your meals.

Pighin Winery

Wine Talk: Experiencing la dolce vita

All credit to Guy Haran and Vinspiration. Keep onwards and upwards. Wine tourism is crucial, and your success is our success!

Chateau Montalbert.

A soft step forward, a soft jump to the center: The tofu that wants all Israelis

Treats, cuddling, bottles: “New on the Shelf” tasters enjoyed.

Vanilla Pâtissière and Chocolate Fudge Kariyot, Telma