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Dan's Blog
Started: Dec.4, 2008
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Global Warming Affecting Wineries
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 08.29.09 3:40pm GMT | Viewed: 277 Times
I just watched a news clip on yahoo about how wineries in France are having to adjust for global warming. I didn't realize how serious of an issue this has become for wineries. It seems that higher temperatures are causing higher concentrations of sugar which in turn create higher alcohol... Read more
Shabbat Recommendations
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 08.14.09 12:10pm GMT | Viewed: 175 Times
Noah Cabernet/Merlot 200690 Points, $12.99I was attracted to the Noah Cabernet Merlot because of the price. It is only $12.99 and barrel aged for 12 months. You don't see that too often, usually wines in this price point don't see oak, or are artificially oaked with wood staves.... Read more
Shabbat Recommendations - Ben Ami Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.23.09 9:55am GMT | Viewed: 207 Times
Ben Ami Cabernet Sauvigon 2007 84 Points, $8.99 This week I decided to find a value wine from Israel. There are almost 200 wineries in Israel, most of them make excellent wines, the only problem is that they are $20 or above. Today I found a great everyday drinking wine, Ben Ami... Read more
Pictures From My Trip To Israel
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.22.09 7:34am GMT | Viewed: 402 Times
MONDAY The Kitron Winery The view from the Kitron winery. The owner of this winery loves horses and built a stable in the back. The view from my hotel room. TUESDAY Advanced Bottling line at Tabor Winery. Advanced Bottling line at Tabor Winery. Vineyards of the Tabor Winery The Recanati Winery Warehouse at Recanati Stainless steal vats at... Read more
A Recap Of My July Trip To Visit Israeli Wineries
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.21.09 7:25am GMT | Viewed: 217 Times
I am finally back to Chicago and it feels great to be home! My trip back home was not the most pleasant. I had a 5 hour flight from Tel Aviv to Paris. I then had to deal with the French Arrogant staff. I apologize to anyone from France that... Read more
July Visit To Israel - Saturday
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.18.09 5:49am GMT | Viewed: 186 Times
July 18, 1:30pm This is my last day in Tel Aviv and I am hoping to finally have time to enjoy the beach. After a well rested night I had a meeting with Daniel Rogov at 10am at Arcaffe in Tel Aviv. It was only a 15 minute walk from... Read more
July Visit To Israel - Friday
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.17.09 10:58am GMT | Viewed: 192 Times
July 17 6:30pm I wish I had more time to write in the blog, but my schedule has been so packed I haven't even had a second to open my laptop and write something. I promise that as soon as I have some time I will fill in all of the... Read more
July Visit To Israel - Thursday
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.16.09 12:11am GMT | Viewed: 422 Times
July 16th 7:45am I woke up at 7 am and had a small Israeli breakfast before heading to flam for a wine tasting. I love the breakfasts in Israel. July 16 9:30am I got off to a late start. I ordered a cab for 8:15, but "because of traffic" it didn't... Read more
July Visit To Israel - Wednesday
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.15.09 7:04am GMT | Viewed: 206 Times | Rating 5
To view my Tuesday blog click here. To view my Wednesday blog click here. To view my Thursday blog click here. To view my Friday blog click here. To view my Saturday blog click here. To view my recap of the trip click here. July 15th 2:40pm I've decided to do a separate blog entry for each... Read more
July Visit To Israel
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.14.09 2:59pm GMT | Viewed: 625 Times
To view my Wednesday blog click here. To view my Thursday blog click here. To view my Friday blog click here. To view my Saturday blog click here. To view my recap of the trip click here. July 14th 2009 9:30 AM (Israeli Time) I am writing this as I sit in the Olympian hotel in... Read more
Shabbat Recommendations - Recanati Sauvignon Blanc
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 07.09.09 7:49pm GMT | Viewed: 160 Times
I have started a group on facebook called myKerem.com Shabbat Wine Recommendation, you can find it at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100647506428. Every week I reveiw a wine and post it to the group so they can try it on Shabbat.... Read more
We all need a little laughter
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 06.29.09 7:16pm GMT | Viewed: 198 Times
I was reading through a blog site www.israellycool.com and found this great video. It has nothing to do with wine, but it really made me laugh. Have Fun! ... Read more
Anov & Shiloh Tasting Notes
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 06.26.09 11:03am GMT | Viewed: 193 Times
I was looking through my wine collection for something unique and I came across a wine called Anov Merlot 2002. This wine was carried by KosherWine.com for a limited time because it was only produced for one vintage. It is a private label wine which was only sold in America... Read more
myKerem has been officially released
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 06.14.09 4:01pm GMT | Viewed: 146 Times
After about a month of testing the site, last week Friday we finally launched myKerem to the public. It was more successful then I imagined and we had almost 200 unique visitors on the first day. I am very excited to see the Israeli wine community grow and develop into... Read more
Hello World
Posted by: Dan | Posted: 01.26.09 12:26am GMT | Viewed: 184 Times | Rating 5
You would think that as a tech geek I would have started a blog a long time ago, but this is actually my first blog post ever! Being that this is such a special event I thought I would give you a little insight into who I am.... Read more
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