
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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Flam Blanc (OK Kosher) 2019Other White Wine from Israel
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Barkan Classic Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2019Chardonnay from Israel
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Tabor Adama Sauvignon Blanc (OK Kosher) 2021Sauvignon Blanc from Israel
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Segal's Wild Fermentation Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2019Chardonnay from Israel
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Jezreel Winery Gewurztraminer (OK Kosher) 2019Gewurztraminer from Israel
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Barkan Special Reserve Winemakers Choice Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2018Chardonnay from Israel
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Segal's Special Reserve Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2019Chardonnay from Israel
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Segal's Fusion White (OK Kosher) 2019Other White Blends from Israel
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Covenant Israel Blue C Viognier (OU Kosher) 2021Viognier from Israel
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Teperberg Vision Semi Dry White (OU Kosher) 2021Other White Blends from Israel
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Barkan Reserve Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2019Chardonnay from Israel
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Or Haganuz Amuka Blanc Blend (OU Kosher) 2021Other White Blends from Israel
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Yarden Sauvignon Blanc (OK Kosher) 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Israel
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Barkan Classic Sauvignon Blanc (OK Kosher) 2020Sauvignon Blanc from Israel
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Yatir Mt. Amasa White (OU Kosher) 2019Other White Blends from Israel
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Teperberg Inspire Famitage (OU Kosher) 2019Other White Blends from Israel
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Or Haganuz Amuka Gewurztraminer (OU Kosher) 2016Gewurztraminer from Israel
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Yatir Creek White Blend (OU Kosher) 2019Other White Blends from Israel
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Tabor Mt. Tabor Chardonnay (OK Kosher) 2021Chardonnay from Israel
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Or Haganuz Amuka Gewurztraminer (OU Kosher) 2017Gewurztraminer from Israel