02 May Truth in Wine: The Truth About Rosé
Some people mistakenly believe that there is a “best” way to make rosé. They are dead wrong....
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13 Mar Truth in Wine: The Politics of Wine (in Israel)
In the last 20 years, we have seen a rise in wine quality as well as the number of Israeli wineries. Yet Israel’s wine culture remains besieged by a foreign amalgam of meddlers....
10 Feb Truth in Wine: Israel—the Next Frontier
A nearly 2,000-year exile put a serious damper on Jewish winemaking, despite the importance of wine in Jewish culture and religious practice. But the tide has turned. It’s a great time to be part of Israel's wine renaissance....
01 Feb Truth in Wine: What Is a Bottle of Wine Worth?
The cost of a bottle often inspires more interest than the taste of the wine itself. And while I appreciate a good price for a good bottle of wine as much as anyone, I believe many consumers are overly concerned that they are paying too...
06 Dec Truth in Wine:My Millennial Daughters and Me: Who’s Mentoring Whom?
Just when I thought I had the wine business all figured out, I discovered
that my daughters—age 25 and 27—may be more plugged in to the future of wine than I’ll ever be.
Pictured: Jeff Morgan, Skye Morgan, Zoe Morgan, Jodie Morgan, Maui, Hawaii 2003...
16 Nov Truth In Wine:The Quality Factor: When Cabernet Ain’t Just Cabernet
Why do some people like Cabernet Sauvignon better than Merlot; or Chardonnay more than Sauvignon Blanc? It may not be in their best (drinking) interest. Find out why not all Cabernet Sauvignon was created equal and why, sometimes, it’s good to drink outside your comfort...
31 Oct Truth in Wine: Covenant Harvest 2016: A Smooth Ride
Want to know the latest about Harvest 2016 in California and Israel? Is global warming changing the rules of the (wine) game? And will our wines from 2016 be tasting different from other years? Read below in Jeff’s latest blog: Truth in Wine.
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20 Sep Truth In Wine: What is Kosher?
Essentially, all wine is kosher. Because kosher wine is also a beverage used to sanctify the Sabbath and other holidays, tradition mandates that it can only be handled in the cellar by Sabbath-observant Jews. That said, our Covenant wines are made very simply, with natural,...
20 Sep Covenant: Our Story
In 2003, Covenant founders Jeff Morgan and Leslie Rudd tasted an Israeli wine that inspired them to bring a new California perspective a 3500-year-old winemaking tradition. What started as a 500-case Napa Cabernet project has now grown more than ten-fold. Today, Covenant’s 7,000-square-foot urban winery...