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....
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...
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,...
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...