Wine

Wine Talk: Quality, accessibility, and value

Head winemaker Yiftach Peretz is guiding historic Carmel Winery into a new era from its NIS 160 million Alon Tavor facility, with a focus on quality, accessibility and value.

A PRECIOUS old vine: Carignan vineyard in Mazkeret Batya, on the coastal plain.
Shai Barkat and Meital Rusnak.

The next big thing in Pardes Hanna: Food, wine, and local produce all in one place

Lots of stops along the way just to say, “Wait, we have to take a picture of this.” Tuscany.

We went to Tuscany to "do nothing" – and it was the perfect vacation

A sign in a Safed coffee shop showcasing the donation of recyclables to fund a tefillin stand.

Beyond the Headlines: Holiness in unexpected places - opinion


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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Tempo group wines

White wine: The experimental, the safe, and the one that doesn't try to impress

Three bottles of wine that landed on Talia Levin's doorstep, proved to be well worth a recommendation.

Zafririm Winery

Wine Talk: Make me a match

If all this sounds too serious, then note this slogan: “Match the wine to mood, not to food.”

LIGHT MEAL with a light wine: Rose is always a good option.

Jerusalem Wineries continues to establish its status at the pinnacle of Israeli wine

The veteran Jerusalem winery won awards at the Eshkol Hazahav 2026 competition and continues to expand with visitor centers and a presence in luxury restaurants.

Jerusalem Wineries continues to establish its status at the pinnacle of Israeli wine

Albariño: The white star of summer 2026

This current summer, it is already impossible to escape this grape variety. Truth be told, there is no need to either. Talya Levin joins the trend and recommends a few bottles.

Albariño

From Sauvignon Blanc to Syrah: The bistro turning Israeli wine into the star of the evening

Guided tastings, boutique wineries, and a menu specially designed for wine: At CAFÉ CEZAR in Rehovot, a new project highlights Israeli wines - from Golan Heights Winery to Castel and Raziel.

Wine Journey at Cezar.

Israel’s Wine Festival begins next week

The Yehuda wine region will celebrate its annual wine festival throughout the month of June with a festive opening event in Latrun and hundreds of regional wine experiences.

The annual Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival returns for its 28th year

Second fermentation in the bottle: A new sparkling wine for Sphera Winery

Sphera Winery, which focuses on white wines, launches a second limited-edition sparkling wine.

Sphera Winery, Erez, Blanc de Blancs 2022