Tag Archives: kosher

Espero, Tulip Winery, Galilee, Israel, 2012, 14.5% abv

Posted on October 28, 2014 by winellama

It pays to have relatives living on the opposite side of the earth when your interests include tasting and writing about wines made in esoteric styles, or in off-the-beaten-track wine countries, or from unusual grapes. Here we have a sample from Israel’s Tulip Winery … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Israel, Merlot, RED, Shiraz / Syrah | Tagged cabernet franc, Israel, kosher, merlot, red wine, syrah, Tulip Winery | 2 Comments

Galil Mountain, Shiraz, Kibbutz Yiron, Galilee, Israel, 2011, 14.5% abv, C$22 (kosher)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by winellama

Being the cradle of civilization as we know it, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that grapes and vines have been grown in Israel since biblical times. In the Old Testament’s book of Deuteronomy, grapes were listed as one of … Continue reading →