Weekend drink recommendations

Weekend Wine: Raziel Blanc with R2M

The Raziel Winery, founded by the Ben Zaken family, creators of Castel Winery, is now collaborating with Ruthie Brodo’s R2M Group to bring their white wine to R2M’s delicatessens. Between November 17-24, the wine will also be served by the glass at R2M’s restaurants.

Raziel Blanc, the first white wine from Raziel Winery, is crafted from Roussanne and Viognier grapes grown in the Judean Hills. The wine combines the aromatic profile of Roussanne with the acidity of Viognier, offering a refreshing and intriguing sip.

Though it might have been ideal for early summer, its complexity makes it suitable for a serious dinner.

Price:

Bottle: NIS 282 

Glass: 60 

15% discount for club members on Delicatessen’s website

 Weekend Beer: Beerlich Brewery at Cafe Ahad Ha’am

Noam Erlich, founder of Beerlich Brewery from Kibbutz Menara, believes his beer is best enjoyed on Israel's northern border. However, following the impact of the recent conflict on his kibbutz, Erlich and his family have been displaced, and his brewery has been shut down for over a year.

Until the brewery can return to its home, Cafe Ahad Ha’am offers you a taste of Erlich’s soulful Israeli craft beers this weekend.

To complement the beer, Kevin Yerzin and Ofer Kaplan will be serving Spanish-inspired tapas and tortillas at the cafe’s garden. Just bring yourself and enjoy.

Where:

51 Ahad Ha’am St., Tel Aviv

When:

Friday, October 15, 11:00-16:00

Saturday, October 16, starting at 11:00

Another Beer for the Weekend: Alexander Fest Lager

This classic German-style Festbier, initially launched as a special edition last year, has now joined Alexander Brewery’s regular lineup due to popular demand.

The Fest Lager has a delicate sweetness and balanced bitterness. It’s unfiltered and unpasteurized, preserving rich flavors and aromas, with a fine yeast sediment at the bottle's bottom, allowing it to continue maturing. It contains 5% alcohol.

Price:

NIS 14-16 per 330 ml bottle

Weekend Vodka: Van Gogh Watermelon-Lychee

This new vodka flavor blends the refreshing taste of watermelon with the sweetness of lychee, creating an exotic beach-inspired flavor. Despite the sweet notes, the watermelon adds a light, refreshing twist.

My Recommendation:

Serve a shot of vodka over ice with lime juice, a dash of sugar syrup or fruit syrup, topped with Sprite and a sprig of mint—a sip of summer from your twenties.

Price: NIS 139