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


Vinotherapy: How it feels after a hot wine bath in Zichron Ya’acov facing the sea

Between the Carmel landscapes and the open sea, Yama offers a deep vinotherapy experience, pampering couple treatments with grape-based products.

A pleasant feeling of intoxication, as if you’d had a glass of Cabernet—without taking a sip

A pink world: Light wines that mean business

Talia Levin recovers from the Shavuot holiday with three rosé wines — two from Argentina and one from Israel.

 Wine recommendations

Wine talk: Celebrating Shavuot in white and pink

Many wine folk will be organizing wine & cheese parties for Shavuot, and for this a variety of white and rosé wines are recommended.

THOUGH WHITES are the norm, choose red if that is what you prefer

Expensive but worth it: Recanati Winery's new special releases

Talia Levin treats herself, tastes new wines that don’t suit every budget, and suggests a cost-effective way to enjoy them.

 Recanati Winery

Shavuot of intoxication: At these prices, take four bottles

Talia Levin is getting ready for the upcoming long holiday weekend with good wines at great prices.

 Wine and cheese

From cherries to wine: The Golan Wine Festival’s month of flavors and fun

Eifo Hayeled, Jimbo J, and Hasmchot Band perform at Golan wineries with wine workshops, star gazing, and cherry picking. Join 21 wineries’ big celebration from May 23 to June 30.

 Har Odem Winery

White Kakadu and other wines you'll love

Don’t ask how old she is. Don’t ask how much she drinks. But if you ask Talia Levin about worthwhile Israeli wines, you’ll get interesting answers. This time, too.

 There's enough wine for everyone

Recommended wines for Shavuot

In honor of Shavuot, we tasted new wines, tried to pair them with cheeses and holiday dishes, and just as important: we divided them by price range.

 Each cheese and its wine

Ahead of Shavuot: White wine and a sparkling cocktail made from natural fruit extracts

If alcohol, at least let it be quality, and always in moderation: South African white wine and a cocktail with natural fruit extracts.

 Sauvignon Blanc

The vine of independence: How Israeli wine can uncork a new era of sovereignty - opinion

Israeli economic sovereignty can be built through the wine industry.

 WINE IS on sale at a supermarket in Jerusalem before Passover last month. Israeli wine is rooted in identity; it is grown in the same earth as our prophets and kings, says the writer.