Wine Spectator with Eli Ben Zaken

 The venerable publication posts an Instagram video interview with the Castel winemaker. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOwJWjbgtbV/?

Kosherwine.com exec Greg Aubrey heads to Liquid Kosher

Some big news in the wine marketing business -- KosherWine.com's Greg Aubrey, a familiar face at wine events and a regular wine writer and marketer, is taking a lead role at Liquid Kosher.

At Liquid Kosher, Greg will be focused on driving strategic growth across content, brand partnerships, and digital marketing; expanding the direct to customer, private client, and restaurant channels; and creating experiences that bring great wine and great people together. 

Greg was at Kosherwine.com for 5 years.  He will be Vice President, Sales and Marketing, at the boutique importer and wine club/specialty wine retailer Liquid Kosher, marking an expansion by CEO Andrew Breskin in the company's growth.

Prominent wine writer Jamie Goode on Agur

Nice review on his Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNC-3o1sG7H/?igsh=MWQ4eHp5bGE3dHBmbQ==

Cantina Giuliano profile

Yael Geller provides an overview and the latest.

https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/the-other-side-of-the-cork-cantina-giuliano-kosher-in-tuscany/

The Mid-Atlantic Kosher Wine Scene

Not quite Napa, but we got some exciting stuff going on 

https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/kosher-wine-buzz-in-the-mid-atlantic/

Good list of free wine courses here

I took the Rioja course, it was pretty good. Studying for the test.. 

https://www.vsf.wine/post/free-resources-online-wine-japanese-sak%C3%A9-courses?

Deep interview with Napa's Hagafen winemaker and founder

 Josh London does what he does so well- extensive thorough discussion with Ernie Weir of Hagafen - Jewish Link Wine Guide cover story.

"For over 50 years, Ernie Weir has been a quiet force in Napa Valley winemaking. Now, as he approaches his 52nd vintage in the Napa Valley, his influence remains as strong as ever. As the founder and winemaker of the award-winning Hagafen Cellars, he helped redefine kosher wine, proving that it can be world-class. But beyond the labels and accolades, Weir is a man with a deep love for viticulture, a connection to Israel, and a perspective shaped by decades in the industry." Read more:

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Exciting Maryland Kosher wine news!

First Maryland kosher certified winery! 

Family permeates everything at Loew Vineyards near Libertytown.

Rachel Loew Lipman is a fifth-generation winemaker and meadmaker who oversees the operation.

She said she hopes to pay tribute to the vineyard that bears her grandparents’ name by becoming the first certified kosher — in line with Jewish law — winery in the state of Maryland

read more:

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/economy_and_business/agriculture/first-certified-kosher-winery-in-maryland-looks-to-keep-memories-alive/article_9977be27-1f72-50d0-abcf-f86a177c88b5.html?

Kenny goes deep on Kleinrerer

I am very much looking forward to try the Pinot when it comes out. 

https://kesociety.com/2025/04/30/the-birth-of-a-winemaker-sagie-kleinlerer-kleinlerer-wines/?

Negev Wineries Map

 Cool map, mentioned in article by Adam Montefiore and online at Negevwine.co.il, a good site for information about wineries of the south of Israel.

Seder Wine Options, Kennie and Reb Yisroel

Podcast and list from the Kosher Wine Podcast

Seder Wine recommendations Kosher Wine Unfiltered

Avi Davidowitz goes Israel only his year, here are his recommendations. 

Kosher Wine Podcast has a great interview with Gabriel Geller

 Kosher Wine Podcast has a great interview with Gabriel Geller, mentor to so many in the kosher world of wine.

Who knew that one of Gabe's early jobs was working for Netofa?  Fascinating details about the sale of Israeli wines in the broader non-kosher market.  Lots more!

Annual Jewish Link Wine Guide 2025 is out!

 Flipbook link here, web site here: Kudos Elizabeth  Kratz and judges and writers.

Indigenous Israeli Grapes

Good article here about many of the new wines being made from ancient indigenous grapes in Israel.