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By: Rachel Montefiore 20 years ago - white wine in Israel - was hardly considered wine. Most wine consumption was red wines and anyone who asked for a glass of white wine in Israel - was considered the least sophisticated.. Today, the tables have turned in a big way! The hot summer is upon us, some would say it is already here in a big way, and we enjoy seeing ice-filled panettone standing proudly among the tables and wine […]

By: Rachel Montefiore Every year, around Independence Day, a passionate conversation begins on the topic of “What do you think is most Israeli?” So we’re putting it here:- Israeli wine has been here – always in the Land of Israel – forever. The act of making and drinking wine has been part of our roots since biblical times. The word “wine” is mentioned in the Bible about 300 times and archaeological finds prove that our ancestors […]

  By Rachel Montefiore Spring is upon us, summer is upon us, we are all busy cleaning for Passover and renewing ourselves for the holiday eve. And like every year, there is the constant debate: Where do we have the holiday? The bride's side or the groom's side. Who makes the salads? The main courses? And what about the dessert? Lest we forget. The moment we finally sit down around the Seder table, there is a sigh of relief and a feeling of satiety; the table […]

By: Rachel Montefiore White wine can be a perfect choice especially in winter: As the seasons change and temperatures drop, many of us instinctively reach for a bold red wine to complement the cozy atmosphere of fall and winter. But, white wines can be just as suitable in the colder months, offering a refreshing contrast to rich dishes and flavors. It doesn’t really matter if you’re curled up next to […]