Exciting wine from the Judean Hills, soulful beer from Kibbutz Menara, vodka that brings back the carefree days of your twenties, and a lager that will remind you of Munich.
By OSNAT GUETA Razi’el Winery(photo credit: ELAD BERMI)
Weekend Wine: Raziel Blanc with R2M
The Raziel Winery, founded by the Ben Zaken family, creators of Castel Winery, is now collaborating with Ruthie Brodo’s R2M Group to bring their white wine to R2M’s delicatessens. Between November 17-24, the wine will also be served by the glass at R2M’s restaurants.
Raziel Blanc, the first white wine from Raziel Winery, is crafted from Roussanne and Viognier grapes grown in the Judean Hills. The wine combines the aromatic profile of Roussanne with the acidity of Viognier, offering a refreshing and intriguing sip.
Though it might have been ideal for early summer, its complexity makes it suitable for a serious dinner.
Price:
Bottle: NIS 282
Glass: 60
15% discount for club members on Delicatessen’s website
Noam Erlich, founder of Beerlich Brewery from Kibbutz Menara, believes his beer is best enjoyed on Israel's northern border. However, following the impact of the recent conflict on his kibbutz, Erlich and his family have been displaced, and his brewery has been shut down for over a year.
Until the brewery can return to its home, Cafe Ahad Ha’am offers you a taste of Erlich’s soulful Israeli craft beers this weekend.
To complement the beer, Kevin Yerzin and Ofer Kaplan will be serving Spanish-inspired tapas and tortillas at the cafe’s garden. Just bring yourself and enjoy.
Beerlich (credit: Moshe Messika)Another Beer for the Weekend: Alexander Fest Lager
This classic German-style Festbier, initially launched as a special edition last year, has now joined Alexander Brewery’s regular lineup due to popular demand.
The Fest Lager has a delicate sweetness and balanced bitterness. It’s unfiltered and unpasteurized, preserving rich flavors and aromas, with a fine yeast sediment at the bottle's bottom, allowing it to continue maturing. It contains 5% alcohol.
Price:
NIS 14-16 per 330 ml bottle
Alexander Fest Lager (credit: RONEN MENAGEN)Weekend Vodka: Van Gogh Watermelon-Lychee
This new vodka flavor blends the refreshing taste of watermelon with the sweetness of lychee, creating an exotic beach-inspired flavor. Despite the sweet notes, the watermelon adds a light, refreshing twist.
My Recommendation:
Serve a shot of vodka over ice with lime juice, a dash of sugar syrup or fruit syrup, topped with Sprite and a sprig of mint—a sip of summer from your twenties.
Price: NIS 139 Van Gogh Watermelon-Lychee (credit: PR)
