Reflections from a Wine Guide in the time of wonder. Yesterday I gave a zoom lecture to some of my fellow guides on ‘Wine and the birth of the State of Israel’.We gathered together, yet apart from each other.We felt a sense of connection in our isolation. For an hour, talking, and tasting, laughing and …
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The Germans are coming, and they bring wine!!!
As a tour operator, it’s our business to welcome all kinds of guest and travelers to Israel and the holy land. Visitors and international travelers have been a constant in the cultural fabric of the ‘holy land’ since as far back as history can record. The Babylonian armies came seeking conquest, refugees have visited seeking …
Wine in the time of Corona
First and most importantly, we hope you’re healthy, safe and able to make the best of this catastrophe affecting us right now. Finding ourselves so vulnerable has been scary and yet, it’s inspiring to see so many people supporting each other in new ways. As a tour guide constantly running around the country, it’s been …
On challenging our Jerusalem perspectives
The Holy city, the city of gold, the city of conflicts, the city of peace; such are the many names that describe this place that captures our imaginations and has sent pilgrims throughout the ages flocking and trekking to se her sites and colors. How we name places has an important impact on how we …
Crusaders, Castles, and some lovely Cabernet
I had the honor of hosting the Bartholomew family from Florida last week for a lovely tour leaving from Haifa. While we guide tours all over the country, from the Negev Desert to the Golan Heights, we’re based in the lovely town of Haifa upon Mt. Carmel. We are always happy to leave from our …
As young as the wine itself
A smile always runs across my face when I get the call from college students studying abroad in Israel, looking for a day out with their friends. More than my traditional groups, that of course receive the royal treatment, these young people for me are a gift, and it’s very humbling to welcome them into …
A Half Day Tour from Haifa Yields Smiles and Surprises
We departed from Haifa for a half-day wine tour with some new friends visiting from the US along with some Haifa locals to join. As guests and residents of my home, I’m always happy to accommodate smaller group tours and we also offer discounts for tours leaving from here as well to show our appreciation. …
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Tasting at Tulip Winery in the Galilee
A small group joined us last week for a half-day tour in the area of Haifa. It was a wonderful excuse to accompany this reunion of sister living here in Israel and visiting from the US to Tulip Winery in the lower Galilee. The winery is located in Kfar Tikva (village of hope) within the town of Tivon. This …
Harvest 2015 has begun in Israel!!!
On a Kosher wine tour into the Judean Hills leaving from Jerusalem, I had the distinct pleasure to be joined by two couples from the tri-state area. This tour is especially fun for me as it allows for some acute discussion of the biblical period of grape growing and wine production where we travelled back in …
Kosher Wine and Holy Art in the sacred city of Safed
No matter how you spell it, whether Tsfat, Safed, or Sfat, this holy city in the Galilee never seems to disappoint our guests at My Israel Wine Tours. This Kosher tour was a unique opportunity for me to test my knowledge and training as I prepare to take my exams in order to become an …
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Family Travel Throughout The Lower Galilee
I had the honor of guiding the wonderful Tzur family for 2 days this past week throughout the Galilee. Wine was not on our itinerary, but we set out into the Galilee back-country to trek, to gnosh, to discover, and most importantly, to make sure the kids were happy The Galilee is a world waiting …
Grape Vines with Grit; Israel’s Vineyards
One of the perks of a wine tour leaving from Haifa, my hometown, is our proximity to the glory and beauty that is Israel’s northernmost wine region, the Golan Heights which is home to the majority of Israel’s vineyards. This massive block of volcanic basalt soil is home to some of Israel’s greatest vineyards and …
