
Israel
Where The Mediterranean Begins
With a rich history of wine production dating back to biblical times, Israel is a part of the cradle of wine civilization. Here, wine was commonly used for religious ceremonies as well as for general consumption. During Roman times, it was a popular export, but during Islamic rule around 1300, production was virtually extinguished. The modern era of Israeli winemaking began in the late 19th century with help from Bordeaux’s Rothschild family. Accordingly, most grapes grown in Israel today are made from native French varieties. Indigenous varieties are all but extinct, though oenologists have made recent attempts to rediscover ancient varieties such as Marawi for commercial wine production.
In Israel’s Mediterranean climate, humidity and drought can be problematic, concentrating much of the country’s grape growing in the north near Galilee, Samaria near the coast and at higher elevations in the east. The most successful red varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, while the best whites are made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Many, though by no means all, Israeli wines are certified Kosher.
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Domaine Du Castel Petit Castel (OK Kosher) 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Israel
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Tabor Storm Adama Ii (OK Kosher) 2014Other Red Blends from Israel
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Tulip Reserve Syrah (OK Kosher) 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Israel
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Flam Classico (OK Kosher) 2018Other Red Blends from Israel
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Barkan Classic Pinot Noir (OK Kosher) 2018Pinot Noir from Israel
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Shiloh Winery Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Tabor Mt. Tabor Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2018Chardonnay from Israel
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Jezreel Winery Single Vineyard Carignan (OK Kosher) 2014Carignan from Israel
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Barkan Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (OK Kosher) 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Teperberg Inspire Devotage 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Israel
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Jezreel Winery Alfa (OK Kosher) 2018Other Red Blends from Israel
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Carmel Private Collection Winemaker's Blend (OU Kosher) 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Israel
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1848 Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Second Generation (OU Kosher) 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Israel
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Barkan Classic Merlot (OK Kosher) 2019Merlot from Israel