Winery

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.
Carmey Avdat Winery.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Tavlin Distillery.

Culinary experience, art, and nature: 24 hours of escaping routine in Mateh Yehuda

Pighin Winery

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


Israeli wines for Rosh Hashanah: Hoping for better times in the Jewish new year

A glass of wine here and there can help the imbiber to relax and improve the mood. For sure, we hope for better times and a calmer New Year. In the meantime, le’chaim! Shana tova. 

 Jacob Ner-David, owner of Jezreel Valley Winery, up at the crack of dawn to harvest the grapes.

Light bubbles of optimism

For their lives, for our lives, for life, especially now: Wine and alcohol recommendations for Rosh Hashanah.

 Psagot Winery

Israeli wine recommendations for Rosh Hashanah 2024: A year of hope

Celebrating with a diverse selection of local wines—from affordable options to premium bottles—crafted in a year marked by resilience, especially for wineries in northern Israel.

 A toast for a better year

The winery that continues to harvest despite the security challenges

Faced with vulnerability in the vineyards and security challenges, the head winemaker of Barkan Winery talks about the daily struggle and the special meaning of Israeli wine in this period.

 Barkan Winery

Vermouth in the morning: Weekend drinking recommendations

Osnat Gueta reveals where you can enjoy a morning drink on Saturday and recommends an international wine tasting, a delightful beer, a refreshing rosé, and tequila for connoisseurs.

Hakosit

Oblass Wines: Zlil Oblass is a hidden pearl the Israeli wine world must cherish

Zlil Oblass is making wines that are innovative and enjoyable – and distinct. They are worthy of interest and deserve the respect of wine lovers and connoisseurs alike. 

 OBLASS WINES are interested in and work with rare grape varieties.

The remarkable wines of Underdog Winery

In the midst of harvest season and the establishment of a new winery, winemaker Dror Engelstein found time to chat with Mira Eitan and taste some character-filled wines worth embracing.

 Dror Engelstein, winemaker

Discover Galicia's gem: Martin Codax Winery's summer wine collection

Martin Codax Winery offers a range of wines, from reds to Albariño whites, with prices under 60 shekels, making them ideal for summer enjoyment.

 Martin Codax Winery

Experience Israel's hidden luxury: The Farmhouse at Bat Shlomo Vineyards

Fall back in love with Israel at a luxury boutique hotel-stay atop a vineyard.

 THE WRITER in The Farmhouse – Bat Shlomo wine garden.

Exploring Strasbourg and Alsace: Medieval charm and fine wines - review

A journey through Strasbourg and the Alsace wine region reveals stunning medieval architecture, picturesque towns, and world-class wines.

 PICTURESQUE PETITE France in Strasbourg.`