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    Fried foods and fine wine: Pairing Israeli wines with fries

    Harry Posted on

    A few days ago I saw someone tweet saying that he wakes up every morning missing yesterday; not because it’s a good thing, but because of how brutal the days have been lately. Honestly, at the current pace of things, I can’t imagine life without wine. I fully support embracing a little guilt trip culture, especially in times like these.

    Here’s my confession: My guilty pleasure was binge-watching Sex and the City late at night, a secret I kept even from my closest friends. I would only talk to them about the art films I watched at Cinema Lev. But now Carrie and Samantha are not enough for me; I need something heavier.

    My indulgence lately has been pairing wine with fries. This has become my weekend ritual with friends (sometimes even midweek), each time in a different part of the city; with a few strict rules: high-quality Israeli wine and fries. It’s like the fashion trend of mixing designer pieces with affordable, second-hand finds.

    Let’s be honest; Last week called for some soulful drinks and comforting fried foods. After coming clean about this kitchen “weirdness” on Instagram and receiving lots of supportive comments, I realized I wasn’t alone. It’s time to normalize this publicly. Here are a few wine suggestions we like that you can easily enjoy at home.

    A regular weekend menu (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)

    Bar-Maor Winery, Nadiv Blanc

    What happens when Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Colombard come together? Remy Bar-Maor discovered the magic of this blend and I can only ask someone who loves me to buy me another bottle. Fruity, aromatic, dominant and balanced with a nice touch of acid; Perfect for any emotional storm.

    Price: NIS 109

    Carmel Winery, Experiment, Verdelho

    Verdelho is a Portuguese grape, so although it grows in the hills of Jerusalem, it brings to mind less troubled places. This wine is complex and deserves more sophisticated dishes than my French fries pairing, but it is an extremely enjoyable, rich wine. We would like to remind you that Carmel Winery creates extraordinary wines.

    Price: 120 NIS

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    Carmel Winery, Experiment, Verdelho (credit: EYAL KEREN)

    Lewinsohn Winery, Garage de Papa, Rosé

    This started with a visit to Lewinsohn Winery in Petach Tikva, tasting gourmet food as well as wines. However, our longing for the Garage de Papa rosé made by Ido Lewinsohn continued and we decided to add it to our weekend pleasures.

    A lesser-known grape, Cladoc is actually a hybrid of Malbec and Grenache. This balanced, unique rosé offers freshness and rich flavors, complementing our palate beautifully after eating the fries.

    Price: 129 NIS

    Lewinsohn Winery, Garage de Papa, Rosé (credit: Mira Eitan)

    Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Brut Rosé

    I’ll save the full story of my late love affair with sparkling wines for another time. It took a while, but after tasting the right ones, I fell in love with the genre.

    Even though we are already in winter and 5pm feels like midnight, it is still summer somewhere in the world. So I ordered us one of the best sparklers I have ever known; Juicy acidic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It’s the kind of wine that takes you straight to Paris with your eyes closed.

    Price: 150 NIS

    Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Brut Rosé (credit: DAVID SILVERMAN)

    On a side note, for those looking to splurge, the Katzrin Blanc de Blanc from the same winery is a divine wine. If you get your hands on it and are willing to spend NIS 300, only share it with people you really like.



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