10 July 2025
Episode 82: Simon Jacob hosts Amichai Lourie of Shiloh Winery with Royal Wine's Gabriel Geller & Jay Buchsbaum to discuss what separates a 95-point wine from a perfect score as Amichai continues his mission to create Israel's first 100-point wine
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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.
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 +972-50-342-2268
Ami@shilohwinery.com
Main office: Office@shilohwinery.com
For the Visitor Center Reservations: +972-50-355-4764
Address: Shiloh Winery, Shiloh Industrial Zone, Israel
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.
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 +972-50-342-2268
Ami@shilohwinery.com
Main office: Office@shilohwinery.com
For the Visitor Center Reservations: +972-50-355-4764
Address: Shiloh Winery, Shiloh Industrial Zone, Israel