Ahead of the upcoming holidays, many wineries across the country are launching new wines to enrich our holiday table, and we have gathered for you a variety of new and promising wines with a range of aromas and flavors that will perfectly complement holiday dishes and delight every palate. Let’s hope the new year will be better than the previous ones.
White wines are excellent companions to food with acidity that blends with dishes ranging from light to particularly rich. A precise, fruity, floral white wine with balanced acidity will accompany the dish gently without overshadowing it with heavy or overly complex flavors, taking you on a pleasant journey that leaves good memories.
Carmel Winery, Private Collection, Chardonnay 2024: A dry white wine, mostly fermented in stainless steel tanks and partially in wooden barrels, characterized by aromas of tropical fruits, tart green apples, with balanced and pleasant acidity on the palate and a tasty finish. Price: NIS 50.
Teperberg Essence Chardonnay 2023: Chardonnay grapes were grown in two vineyards, in the Judean Mountains and the Judean foothills. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, they continued aging in oak barrels on their lees, and before bottling, the final blend of the two vineyards was decided.
The result: Rich aromas of summer fruits, peaches, apricots, vanilla, and caramel, almonds, and honey. A complex wine with gentle acidity, medium body, and a pleasant, long finish. Price: NIS 75.
Netofa Winery, White Journey 2024: A dry white wine from Vermentino grapes, Mediterranean sun-loving grapes close to the sea, with which the winemaker returns to the beginning of his wine journey that started in Languedoc in southern France and was part of the inspiration for Netofa Winery wines.
An aromatic and sharp wine with aromas of pears and green apples, refreshing acidity, light minerality, and a pleasant lemony finish. Price: NIS 85.
Vitkin Winery, Riesling 2022 Make a Wish: Vitkin Winery collaborated with the Make a Wish Israel Association, which fulfills wishes for children aged 3–18 suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Artist and creator Lior Kalfon designed the labels and packaging, and each purchase helps fulfill a child’s wish.
The white wine in the package is a dry white wine based on Riesling grapes from a mature vineyard in the Judean foothills. Citrus aromas and pleasant floral notes, sharpness, minerality, and present, appealing flavors. Price: NIS 89.
Tabor Winery, Artisanal Creation Roussanne 2022: Tabor Winery’s Creation series focuses on single-vineyard wines, connecting each grape variety to the region best suited for it.
The white wine is made from Roussanne grapes grown in the Masuot vineyard in the peaks of the Judean Mountains. It is an elegant wine with delicate aromas of flowers, honey, and nuts, fresh and balanced acidity on the palate, perfectly pairing with holiday dishes. Price: NIS 90.
Domaine Seror Winery, White 2023: A dry white wine from Viognier and Roussanne grapes from the Upper Galilee and Chenin Blanc from southern Golan Heights.
An aromatic wine with a fruity, floral, and spiced character, balanced, sharp, and pleasant to drink, suitable both as an aperitif and alongside various dishes. Price: NIS 100.
Lahat Winery, Lahat White 2023: Roussanne, Viognier, and Marsanne grapes from several plots, mostly from the western Upper Galilee and some from the eastern side.
After a careful and complex production process, the result is an aromatic and concentrated wine, rich and diverse aromas, delicate texture, noticeable presence, balanced acidity and pleasant minerality, with a long and full finish. A gastronomic wine suitable even for heavier holiday dishes. Price: NIS 120.
Raziel Winery, Raziel White 2024: Raziel Winery’s white wine is made from Roussanne grapes fermented in 600-liter French oak barrels and continued aging on the lees.
The result: An aromatic and complex wine with aromas and flavors of yellow fruits and pleasant floral notes, velvety texture on the palate, sharp and balanced acidity, and a fresh, long-lasting finish. Price: NIS 125.
Amphora Winery, Kilix Vardelo 2024: Vardelo grapes from a vineyard in northern Golan Heights. Amphora Winery’s debut wine from the Vardelo variety, which primarily grows on the island of Madeira, Portugal.
A dry and sharp white wine aged in a unique terracotta amphora. Aromas of citrus, pineapple, and sour candies, sharp and clean acidity, and a long, mineral finish. Price: NIS 156.
Binyamina Winery, Hamoshava, Grenache Blanc Rosé 2024: A semi-dry rosé from Grenache grapes grown in Mevo Hama, Golan Heights.
A light, fresh, and fruity rosé with aromas of strawberries and citrus, and pleasant fruitiness and gentle sweetness on the palate. Suitable for hot summer days, as an aperitif or with light dishes. Price: NIS 45.
Dalton Winery, Alma Rosé 2024: To mark Dalton Winery’s 30th anniversary, the winery presents a light, bright, dry rosé in a Provençal style.
Grenache Noir grapes from Even Menachem Vineyard and Pinot Gris from Misgav Vineyard. Delicate aromas of wild strawberries, cherries, and grapefruit, light and balanced acidity, with a pleasant and fresh finish. Price: NIS 80.