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Avidan Winery: My Annual Visit - With Tasting Notes
Published: 03.28.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1066 Times
This morning found me on Kibbutz Eyal in the Sharon region to do a series of tastings at the Avidan winery. Founded in 2000 by Shlomo and Tsina Avidan with Tsina as the winemaker, this... Read more
Vitkin Winery: My Annual Visit - With Tasting Notes
Published: 03.25.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 975 Times
This afternoon (Thursday, 25 Mar 2010) I made my way to Kfar Vitkin, there to pay my annual visit for barrel, advance and re-tastings.... Read more
Pelter Winery: My Annual Visit with Tasting Notes
Published: 03.22.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 683 Times
Yesterday (Sunday, 21 March), possibly to celebrate the day traditionally but incorrectly associated with the onset of the Spring season in the Northern Hemisphere, I made my way to the northern most parts of the... Read more
Barkan - Excellence in the Altitude Series (K)
Published: 03.18.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1344 Times
Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 17 Mar 2010), I attended the press unveiling of the three 2007 releases in Barkan's Altitude Series. Released regularly since 2003, each of the wines in this mini-series are made entirely from... Read more
Teperberg: My Annual Visit - With Tasting Notes
Published: 03.18.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1207 Times
Quite a few years ago my brother sent me a postcard with a cartoon illustration of a very small man running on a circular treadmill, looking pathetically out at the world and saying "I guess... Read more
Amphorae: A Long Commentary and Tasting Notes
Published: 03.15.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1011 Times
Yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 14 March), together with a group of journalists I made my way to the Makura Ranch on the western slopes of Mount Carmel there to visit and make a tasting at Amphorae... Read more
Golan Heights Winery: Two New Single Vineyard Releases (K)
Published: 03.10.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1781 Times
The Book of Isaiah tells us that there is "no rest for the wicked" and both Lenny Bruce and Woody Allen reminded us that there is "no rest for the weary". I don't consider myself... Read more
Flam Winery - My Annual Visit - With Tasting Notes
Published: 03.10.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1400 Times
Yesterday morning (Wednesday, 9 March), I made my way to the Flam Winery for barrel, advance and re-tastings. Espresso coffee awaited and that is important but even more important is that this is a winery... Read more
Arza Winery - Comfortably Entering the 21st Century (K)
Published: 03.09.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 953 Times
Owned by a branch of the Shor family, the Arza winery was founded in 1847 and until recently produced primarily Kiddush wines for the ultra-orthodox. Despite producing several million bottles of wine annually, these wines... Read more
First Advance Warning: Golan Vintage - The Festival
Published: 03.07.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1091 Times
The Golan Heights Winery has just officially announced the upcoming Golan Vintage 2010. This is the sixth celebration of this event which in past years has drawn a sophisticated crowd for wine tastings, culinary demonstrations... Read more
Travels in the Negev Desert - Tastings at Seven Negev Wineries
Published: 03.06.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 1237 Times
On Wednesday, 3 March, I made my way on the 6 a.m. train to Beer Sheva, there to be picked up to make the rounds of seven Negev wineries. Before getting into the wines, let... Read more
Domaine du Castel - Tasting From Magnum Format Bottles (K)
Published: 03.02.10 | Source: Rogov's Place| Viewed: 928 Times
Many have asked for comments and tasting notes of the wines of the Domaine du Castel in magnum format. Alas, these are not tastings that come on a regular basis even to the most dedicated... Read more