Off the vine: Don’t overlook the wines of Israel
By Al Vuona
Wine-making in Israel has been going on since biblical times and yet the region doesn’t receive much in the way of attention. Israeli wine production is carried on by hundreds of wineries, ranging from small boutique enterprises to large high-volume producers. All of which translates into roughly 10 million bottles per year. So as you can see, the country does indeed have a vibrant wine culture.
Many of these wines are designated as kosher and must meet specific requirements that are carried out during the wine-making process. Here are the primary guidelines.