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    THE CHANGING STYLE OF ISRAELI WINE

    Jul 20, 2021 4 minutes
    BY MIKE DeSIMONE

    While the history of winemaking in Israel stretches back millennia, its modern industry has really hit its stride in just the past several years.

    White wines have improved vastly in quality. Rhône varieties and hybrid grapes are edging out Cabernet blends. Indigenous grapes are starting to find commercial success. And winemakers who traveled abroad have returned more open to experimentation.

    A new generation has taken the reigns from the forward-thinking winemakers who preceded them, and as a result, a wave of innovation has taken root in this diverse and vibrant Mediterranean country. This approach will likely guide the progress of Israel’s wine

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