Winemaking

Meet Yael Sandler, the Israeli-born head winemaker at Tasmania's Joseph Chromy Wines. From Herzliya restaurants to the vineyards of Down Under, her journey is a tale of passion, world-class cool-climate wine, and a lifelong dedication to craftsmanship.

Rosh Hashanah is the time when Israelis drink the most wine. Ahead of the holiday, we have put together a selection of ten local wines from the north and south of the country that are worth trying in the new year.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the insurance and finance company chose to give its agents hundreds of bottles of wine from the TERRA UMA association, produced by combatants dealing with PTSD as part of a unique rehabilitation program.

A high price, an impressive bottle, and a vintage year proudly displayed on the label may create the impression that it is an exceptionally high-quality champagne, but the reality is more complex. Behind the fine drinks stands a long chain of decisions, starting with the choice of vineyards and grapes, continuing with the art of blending, and ending with the aging period in the cellar. In fact, a...

For years, Zion Winery was identified mainly with Kiddush wines and grape juice. In recent years, a completely different revolution has been quietly taking place there: wines at 40 and 60 shekels are repeatedly winning medals at the prestigious Decanter competition, including two gold medals this year.

Winemaker Shiri Rosenthal, owner of the 'Blendim' boutique winery, creates unique blends inspired by intuition and a scientific background. For her, the harvest and winemaking process have become a sanctuary from life's challenges.