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Discovering the Wines of Israel
Although Israel has a long history of vine cultivation, its white and red wines are relatively new to the world market. The centers of winemaking in the country are Galilee, Judean Hills, Shomron, Negev and Samson. A variety of grapes including Grenache, Mourvèdre, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Carignan and Argaman are cultivated here. Israeli wines are characterized by a bouquet of notes including berries, lemon peel, dried herbs, coffee, cloves, sweet melon and flowers. The aftertaste of the wines is always long with hints of spices and minerals.Israeli Wine and Food Pairings
Israeli wines are perfect for pairing with traditional Middle Eastern dishes, as well as a wide variety of other foods:- Couscous
- Falafel
- Eggplant
- Fish
- Hummus
- Meat
- Salads
- Potato or cheese puffs