
Adam S. Montefiore has contributed to the advance of Israeli wines for 35 years. Currently he is the wine writer for the Jerusalem Post, partner in the Israel Wine Experience and CEO of Adam Montefiore Wine Consultancy. He was a founder member of the Academy of Wine Service in the UK, 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 author of The Wine Route of Israel and contributes to Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book & Jancis Robinson’s The Oxford Companion to Wine. He is a member of The Circle of Wine Writers.
New international recognition for Israel’s grape variety.
I learnt this week that Adv. Gabriel Ginio had passed away in Jerusalem at the grand old age of 97. He was the 6th generation
Family matriarch, part of the ‘Jerusalem wineries’ dynasty, passes away.
Binyamina Winery, founded as Eliaz, is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
The first formal tasting of British Fizz in Israel.
Very good sparkling wines are now being made in England.