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


Wine talk: Separation, not division

Kashrut standards for wine in Israel have a long and complicated history. Tzohar is providing a private alternative to make kosher wine more accessible.

 MORDECHAI COHEN (R), the legendary ‘masgiach’ of Carmel’s Zichron Ya’acov Cellars.

Moillard Winery, France: Ultimate escapism at a sensible price

Pure enjoyment and very good value for NIS 105.

 Moillard Winery

Red in the summer? Feldstein Winery launches a series of wines suited to the Israeli climate

Winemaker Avi Feldstein is redefining local wine culture with a series of light, refreshing, and sophisticated red wines that blend tradition and regional inspiration with innovation.

 Feldstein Winery

Hail to the ancient world: A look at the rich wine tradition of Armenia

Now I will be looking out for other Armenian wines. After all, wine is armchair tourism. Uncork a bottle of Armenian wine, and you are already halfway to Armenia. 

 Karas wine, a popular wine brand from Armenia.

Deli Vino: More than just wine - review

Located in the modern Piano Center shopping plaza, it’s a welcome addition to the Ir Yamim neighborhood – combining local and international influences in a casual, flavor-forward setting.

 Chef Tom Levy at Deli Vino.

Many wines, in all price ranges, to suit all kinds of tastes

Including an excellent bottle for NIS 40: Worthwhile wine recommendations for Passover 2025.

 Wine recommendations for Passover

Passover 2025: What wines to drink for the Seder

For a holiday where wine plays such a big role, it can be difficult to find the right wines for Passover. Here are some suggestions.

WINE AND the four glasses: As much a part of Passover as the matzah.

Passover 2025: This is the year to support and buy Israeli wines

Why is this year different from all other years? This year you should support Israel without question.

 Castel wines are seen on a Passover Seder table.

This red one: Recommended red wines, Passover 2025

The Israeli red wines of today tend to be light, fresh, dry, and balanced in acidity. Which red wine will best suit your holiday table? Mira Eitan organizes the selection.

 Red wine for Passover

White night: Recommended white wines for Passover 2025

Even if this night won't be entirely white, you must make room on the table for white wines. Which white wines exactly? Mira Eitan will help you choose.

 Recommended white wines for Passover 2025