Shiloh's Legend Series & Chasing Israel's First 100-Point Wine

Send a Text Message to The Kosher TerroirWhat does it take to create a perfect wine? Is it even possible? And is Israel ready to produce a bottle that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's most acclaimed wines?Deep in the hills of Shiloh, winemaker Amichai Lourie isn't just crafting excellent kosher wines – he's on a mission to create Israel's first 100-point wine. His newest releases, the Legend series, represent not just exceptional winemaking but a philosophical statement about Israel's place in the wine world.Named after King David's legendary warriors – Itai, Adino, and Ira – these wines embody the Jewish concept of "safra v'saifa" (the pen and the sword), reflecting the balance between scholarly wisdom and decisive action. Each wine tells a different story: the medium-bodied, spice-forward Ira challenging preconceptions about complexity; the elegantly powerful Itai with its remarkable mint notes; and the bold, quintessentially "Shiloh" Adino.What separates a 95-point wine from a perfect score? According to our panel of experts, including Royal Wine's Gabriel Geller and Jay Buchsbaum, the distinction can be subjective, political, and occasionally transformative. A 100-point Israeli wine wouldn't just represent a personal achievement for Amichai – it would signal Israel's arrival on the world stage as a premier winemaking region.The conversation ranges from tasting notes to barrel selection, from biblical warriors to modern marketing, all united by a passion for excellence and the belief that Israeli wine's greatest moments still lie ahead. Whether you're a collector, casual wine lover, or someone fascinated by the pursuit of perfection, this episode offers an intimate look at what drives one of Israel's most ambitious winemakers.Pour yourself a glass of something special and join us as we explore what makes these wines worthy of our highest praise, but we're not just tasting wines, we're chasing legends.For more information about Shiloh Winery, Please contact:Amichai   +[email protected]​Main office: [email protected] the Visitor Center Reservations: +972-50-355-4764​Address: Shiloh Winery, Shiloh Industrial Zone, Israel Support the showwww.TheKosherTerroir.com+972-58-731-1567+[email protected] to Join “The Kosher Terroir” WhatsApp Chathttps://chat.whatsapp.com/EHmgm2u5lQW9VMzhnoM7C9Thursdays 6:30pm Eastern Time on the NSN Network and the NSN App