Wine

Wine Talk: Make me a match

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

|ByADAM MONTEFIORE
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

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.

|ByWALLA! LOCAL
Albariño

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.

|ByTALIA LEVIN
Wine Journey at Cezar.

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.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Earth, people and the connection between them: New wines for Passover

For the holiday, and until the holiday, wine bottles send regards from the mountains of the Galilee and the Golan.

MARCH 18, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Recanati Winery

The burden of proof: The winery promised. Does the wine deliver?

The Artisanal wine brand of Tabor Winery, which is celebrating two years since its launch, promises an exceptional connection between a tradition of craftsmanship and advanced technology.

MARCH 17, 2026ByMIRA EITAN
Tabor Winery

Israel’s food news: Preparing for Passover

Springtime optimism on the edge of the glass: A bottle of wine that already pours Passover.

MARCH 15, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Sauvignon Blanc Wine, Tura Winery.

New Israeli wines for Passover

A lovely reminder from our Galilee, now and also on the Passover holiday table.

MARCH 14, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Netofa Winery

Red, white, bue-white: New Israeli wines

From the vineyards of Israel two new and intriguing bottles are being poured. Even the price is optimistic.

MARCH 14, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Heritage Series, X Spirits

Exploring Vitkin Winery’s tastings and dairy menu in Kfar Vitkin - review

Experience the best of Vitkin Winery with unique wine tastings and creative dairy dishes in the heart of Kfar Vitkin. A must-visit for wine lovers.

MARCH 14, 2026ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
Menu option at Vitkin Winery.

Preparing for the four cups: Recanati, Carmel, Barkan, and Tura launch new wines for Passover

Ahead of Passover, top Israeli wineries - Recanati, Carmel, Barkan, and Tura - release new white and red wines from the Galilee, Golan, and Judean Hills.

MARCH 14, 2026ByYEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
Recanati 2024 Sauvignon Blanc.

Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion

On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.

MARCH 1, 2026ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
Purim celebrates the grape in a nod to the Persian wine parties.

Israel’s food news: Wine for Purim

Before all the Purim Adloyada festivities, the perfect opening bottle arrives.

FEBRUARY 26, 2026ByYANIV GRANOT/WALLA!
Tura Winery

From ancient vines to modern terroir: Introducing one of the world’s most exciting wine regions

The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) represents nearly 40 wineries, promoting and introducing Israel’s world-class wines to U.S. consumers.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
The Israeli Wine Producers Association (IWPA) represents nearly 40 wineries nationwide, uniting boutique estates and leading producers under one banner to educate, promote, and introduce U.S. consumers to Israel’s world-class wines.