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Modern Israeli Wine History, Part 2: 1970s-Present featuring Adam Montefiore - episode #93

March 01, 2022 Rabbi Drew Kaplan/Adam Montefiore Episode 93
Modern Israeli Wine History, Part 2: 1970s-Present featuring Adam Montefiore - episode #93
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Modern Israeli Wine History, Part 2: 1970s-Present featuring Adam Montefiore - episode #93
Mar 01, 2022 Episode 93
Rabbi Drew Kaplan/Adam Montefiore

Following-up from the previous episode of The Jewish Drinking Show on an early history of modern Israel's wine history, Adam Montefiore shares about Israel's wine history from the 1970s to the present for the 93rd episode of the show.

Adam Montefiore is a wine industry insider turned wine writer, who has contributed to the advance of Israeli wines for 35 years. He is the wine writer for the Jerusalem Post. Previously, he worked many years for Israeli wineries and became arguably the most visual champion of Israeli wine in the wider world. He has been referred to as ‘the ambassador of Israeli wines’ and ‘the English voice of Israeli wines.’ He is the author of The Wine Route of Israel and Wines of Israel.

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Following-up from the previous episode of The Jewish Drinking Show on an early history of modern Israel's wine history, Adam Montefiore shares about Israel's wine history from the 1970s to the present for the 93rd episode of the show.

Adam Montefiore is a wine industry insider turned wine writer, who has contributed to the advance of Israeli wines for 35 years. He is the wine writer for the Jerusalem Post. Previously, he worked many years for Israeli wineries and became arguably the most visual champion of Israeli wine in the wider world. He has been referred to as ‘the ambassador of Israeli wines’ and ‘the English voice of Israeli wines.’ He is the author of The Wine Route of Israel and Wines of Israel.

Support the Show.

Thank you for listening!

If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.com

l'chaim!

Welcome
Introduction to Adam Montefiore
The first kosher dry, red wine and first international-style wine made in Israel, as well as first high-altitude vineyards (1976)
Flash pasteurization introduced for Yayin Mevushal (1970s)
Sneak peak into next week’s episode featuring Rabbi David Fried on 16th-17th Rabbinic Opinions on Purim-drinking
Small & boutique winery boom (1990s) and growth of wines/wineries getting kosher-certification
“Kiddush wines” are declining fast
Open to suggestions for The Jewish Drinking Show for topics, guests, etc.
Israel makes best kosher wines & has best variety of kosher wines
Israel Arab winery, Mony, making kosher-certified wine
Symbolizing Israel with wine
Any suggestions for Jewish Drinking beyond the show?
The grape varieties by the Shor family are becoming indigenous varieties
What are we drinking?
Thank Yous
Travelling to Israel and looking for wine guides?
Wrapping-up & לחיים