Wine

A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty

Choosing which Loire Valley châteaux to visit is both a delightful and challenging dilemma, one that quickly becomes overwhelming. There are 300 châteaux in total, and about 100 open to the public.

Exterior architecture of the Renaissance castle in the village of Grignan in the Drome department of France on September 23, 2025.
Successful service: Presenting the Yarden Award for Wine Service with Segev Yerovam (C) to Avi Ben Ami (R).

Wine Talk: The journey continues

Vegan cuisine fit for a carnivore  at Meshek Barzilay, Tel Aviv.

Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv: Veteran vegan cuisine - restaurant review

Pighin Winery

Pighin Winery: Italian character, Italian price, a real bargain here


Amazing value for money, right under our noses

Zion Winery, Ma'ale Adumim: Probably the best wine NIS 40 can buy.

Zion Winery

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture

According to a new study, the sages "sought ways to allow Jewish farmers to remain part of the wine industry without compromising Halacha.”

A Ramat HaNadiv vineyard that uses traditional cultivation methods.

German wines at heartwarming prices

The German wine brand Hans Bea’ has landed in Israel. Yair Gat embraces it with both hands, not only because of the pricing.

Rhine River

The Wine Festival at the Israel Museum celebrates its silver anniversary

It’s a great way to taste a lot of different wines without buying whole bottles and figure out what kind of wine you like.

An illustrative image of people drinking wine.

Italian wine from Tuscany made from grapes grown using environmentally friendly methods

Straight from Tuscany, the Italian wine region, 4 wines produced from grapes grown using ancient, environmentally friendly methods.

Fattoria Il Moro winery

Something tasty to cool down the day

Talia Levin pulls out three Israeli wine bottles from the fridge that you don’t have to think twice before opening.

A glass of white wine

Wine Talk: Proof of the pudding

CBC Israel brings some big international names to Israel, what is most interesting to me are the locally conceived and produced beers.

WEIHENSTEPHANER, ONE of the world’s oldest breweries, created the new category of wheat beers in Israel

Brand news: The link between Duran Duran and a niche perfume

A full lip look in seconds, eco-friendly packaging, expanding retail chains, the world’s leading series, a viral star on the rise, fashion-forward thoughts, Tuscan flavors, and Parisian sweetness.

 Aldo

Midbar Winery: The perfect Israeli red for this summer, even when it's really hot

Negev-based Midbar Winery offers light reds, dry rosés, and crisp whites perfect for summer—crafted from high-altitude desert vineyards with minimal intervention and rich character.

 Midbar Winery

New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry

“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.