Adam Montefiore is a wine industry insider turned wine writer, who has contributed to the advance of Israeli wines for 35 years. He is the wine writer for the Jerusalem Post. Previously, he 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 the author of The Wine Route of Israel and Wines of Israel.
The previous episode is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArYbWw18B34
Time Stamps:
0:00 Welcome
0:34 Introduction to Adam Montefiore
1:11 The first kosher dry, red wine and first international-style wine made in Israel, as well as first high-altitude vineyards (1976)
6:01 Flash pasteurization introduced for Yayin Mevushal (1970s)
10:50 Sneak peak into next week’s episode featuring Rabbi David Fried on 16th-17th Rabbinic Opinions on Purim-drinking
12:02 Small & boutique winery boom (1990s) and growth of wines/wineries getting kosher-certification
21:15 “Kiddush wines” are declining fast
22:43 Open to suggestions for The Jewish Drinking Show for topics, guests, etc.
23:06 Israel makes best kosher wines & has best variety of kosher wines
28:22 Israel Arab winery, Mony, making kosher-certified wine
30:50 Symbolizing Israel with wine
33:42 Any suggestions for Jewish Drinking beyond the show?
34:17 The grape varieties by the Shor family are becoming indigenous varieties
35:45 What are we drinking?
37:18 Thank Yous
37:27 Travelling to Israel and looking for wine guides?
38:42 Wrapping-up & לחיים