Wine talk: Eat well, drink well
From affordable bottles to prestige wines, this Rosh Hashanah guide offers Israeli wine recommendations for every budget, occasion, and level of wine enthusiasm.
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, rivaling Passover as the peak wine-buying season, this article offers a guide to selecting wines for festive family meals, catering to various budgets and preferences. The recommendations are categorized into "Wine Drinkers" (up to NIS 50), "Wine Lovers" (NIS 51-99), "Connoisseurs" (NIS 100-149), and "Feinschmeckers" (NIS 150+).
- Wine Drinkers: Options include Hayotzer Sketch Gewurztraminer 2024 and Barkan Gold Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, both offering good value.
- Wine Lovers: Highlights feature Golan Heights Gamla Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Recanati Galilee Vineyards Chardonnay 2024, and Dalton Estate Rose 2025. The Zion Capital Lions Gate 2024, an "interesting blend of Marselan, Grenache, and Caladoc," is noted for winning a gold medal and 95 points at the Decanter WWA.
- Connoisseurs: Selections include Scoria Tel Phares Vineyard Bashan 2025, 1848 Winery Orient White 2025, and Yatir Mt. Amasa Rose 2025.
- Feinschmeckers: For those desiring "full body, richness, and opulence," Tzuba Metzuda 2022 is recommended.
The article emphasizes that wine is central to Jewish holiday celebrations, used "to sanctify the festival and celebrate the occasion."
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