
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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Yatir Forest (OU Kosher) 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Israel
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Barkan Classic Merlot (OK Kosher) 2019Merlot from Israel
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Tabor Malkiya Mt. Tabor Cabernet Sauvignon (OK Kosher) 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Shiloh Winery Secret Reserve Petit Verdot (OK Kosher) 2017Petit Verdot from Israel
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Jezreel Winery Nahalal (OK Kosher) 2018Other Red Blends from Israel
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Carmel Selected Merlot (OU Kosher) 2019Merlot from Israel
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Flam Reserve Syrah (OK Kosher) 2018Syrah/Shiraz from Israel
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Segal's Wild Fermentation Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2019Chardonnay from Israel
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Barkan Classic Malbec (OK Kosher) 2020Malbec from Israel
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Barkan Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (OK Kosher) 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Recanati David Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (OU Kosher) 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Psagot Sinai (OU Kosher) 2019Other Red Blends from Israel
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Jezreel Winery Alfa (OK Kosher) 2019Other Red Blends from Israel
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Barkan Classic Shiraz (OK Kosher) 2020Syrah/Shiraz from Israel
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Barkan Classic Sauvignon Blanc (OK Kosher) 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Israel
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Carmel Selected Mediterranean Red Blend (OU Kosher) 2019Other Red Blends from Israel
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Barkan Classic Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2019Chardonnay from Israel
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Segal's Fusion Red (OK Kosher) 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Israel
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Carmel Cabernet Sauvignon Selected (OU Kosher) 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Teperberg Inspire Malbec-Marselan (OU Kosher) 2019Other Red Blends from Israel
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Tabor Mt. Tabor Merlot (OK Kosher) 2018Merlot from Israel
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Barkan Classic Merlot (OK Kosher) 2020Merlot from Israel
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Segal's Fusion White (OK Kosher) 2019Other White Blends from Israel
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Or Haganuz Amuka Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (OU Kosher) 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel
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Flam Blanc (OK Kosher) 2019Other White Wine from Israel