Wine

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland

From a small importer to a global powerhouse, Royal Wine Corp reshaped the kosher wine market across continents.

JULY 4, 2026|ByADAM MONTEFIORE

Menachem Israelivitch (2nd R) and Michel Rolland (2nd L) with the winemaker and ex -director of Château Lascombes. The kosher cuvée is always a team effort.

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

Wine Talk: From little acorns

In Israel’s Upper Galilee, Lahat Winery is crafting a unique style of wine focused on freshness, and balance, showing a shift in how Israeli wine is made and enjoyed.

JUNE 20, 2026|ByADAM MONTEFIORE

The archaeological excavation at Ancient Shiloh, where three well-preserved storage jars dating back to the Middle Bronze Age were uncovered, June 12, 2026.

Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival

In the Tanach, Shiloh served as one of the ancient Israelites’ central locations of worship and housed the biblical Tabernacle.

JUNE 13, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Tempo to import kosher wines from around the world at surprising prices

Tempo enters kosher wine importation for the first time and launches a new portfolio of approximately 40 wines from 13 international brands across 6 leading countries.

JUNE 11, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI

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

From NIS 75 to NIS 1,430. The sparkling wines that will make your holiday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByOSNAT GUETA

Surani Winery: Rare value for money

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

FEBRUARY 12, 2026ByAVI EFRATI

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.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByRONIT MATHIAS

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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2026ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Wine Talk: Wine on the edge

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

JANUARY 31, 2026ByADAM MONTEFIORE

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.

JANUARY 18, 2026ByMOTTI VERSES

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.

JANUARY 17, 2026ByADAM MONTEFIORE

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.

JANUARY 10, 2026ByGLORIA DEUTSCH