Israeli Wines Seek Worldwide Appeal
RAMAT RAZIEL, Israel — The wines produced at Domaine Du Castel near Jerusalem have turned the world of Kosher wine on its head, winning accolades from around the world, and now this small, family-owned winery has set its sites on the broader market.
A long climb through the winding hills to the southwest of Jerusalem leads to the vineyards of Tzuba, a nearby kibbutz where most of the winery’s grapes are grown. Since before dawn, workers have been picking white Chardonnay grapes.
A few hundred metres (yards) away stands an ancient wine press. More than 2,000 years old, its presence is a testimony to the long-held tradition of winemaking in this region that dates back to biblical times.