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California Dreamin’ about more 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 vintages and a Herzog Event

The last large post on California wines was at the beginning of 2025. Then life took…
Dalton Winery Visit – January 2025

Note – This article was written prior to the recent war with Iran – which even…
Shiran Winery 2021 Visit

I often get asked how I choose the wineries that I write about. The answer since…
The start of 2020 roses and whites and six QPR WINNERS

I am going to keep this post real short. I am catching up on some wines…
RCC Raanana Elul 5780 including a new Tokaji Aszú

When I happen to be travelling on or close to Rosh Chodesh, and I can’t attend…
Vitkin Wine Dinner at Herbert Samuel and July 2020 Winery Visit

This post has been a long time coming. Months actually. I returned from my last trip…
My recent visit with Yaacov Oryah and the white and orange wine factory

Anyone who has enjoyed an old white wine from Yaacov Oryah’s mind and hands can understand…
Four Gates Winery’s January 2019 new releases

Disclaimer – do not blame me for posting this AFTER Benyo sold his wines. That was…
Vitkin Winery visit – November 2018

As I stated in my last post, I was in Israel for a very short trip, but…
Vitkin Winery’s latest releases

As I stated in my last post, I landed in Israel and I had very few…