his red blend has just enough leather and smoke to balance out the lushness of blackberries.

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Passover Countdown: 17 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 17, 2015

Awarded 92 points in Wine Enthusiast, it's a crowd pleaser for wine newbies and seasoned lovers alike.

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Passover Countdown: 18 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 16, 2015

Israel's first modern family winery, Flam, has brought something truly special, and we're not the only ones who think so.

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Passover Countdown: 22 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 12, 2015

Sniff some cherry, violet, and mesquite and prepare for a mouthful of not-too-sweet fruit like strawberry, combined with smoke, jasmine, and orange peel.

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Passover Countdown: 23 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 11, 2015

But don't take our word for it: try it for yourself.

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Passover Countdown: 25 Days to Go!

Royal Wine · March 9, 2015

Take a cue from the California lifestyle and don't overthink it: go with your favorite flavor, kick your feet up, and enjoy.

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Hamentashen & Wine Pairings

Royal Wine · February 23, 2015

But after a day of door-to-door deliveries (and a couple of megillah readings to with 'em), you might want to reach for more than just a holiday cookie. Here are a few hamentashen and wine pairings to make sure your Purim is filled with just the right amount of celebration, Royal Wine style.

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Late, but worth the wait?

Royal Wine · February 19, 2015

In our words, late is worth the wait. But what exactly is a late harvest wine?

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Good Vibes In Your Vodka: Aviv 613 Vodka

Royal Wine · January 13, 2015

An alcohol mash made from figs, dates, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and olives mingle with thrice distilled wheat and barley. But why these particular and unusual flavors?

Soaring Vines: Barkan, Israel's Fastest Growing WInery

Royal Wine · January 6, 2015

Located on a 50,000 square meter area, Barkan takes in over 8000 tons of grapes during the harvest.

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Sabering A Bottle Of Champagne

Royal Wine · December 31, 2014

As January rolls around the corner, a certain bubbly beverage is in high demand: Champagne.

We've already showed you how to open sparkling wine the old fashioned way, but New Year's calls for something special. Sabrage is a technique that allows you to open a bottle of Champagne by sliding a saber (or kitchen knife) against the body of a bottle to break off its neck. Here's how to do it. (Disclaimer: Sabrage is a tricky technique to master, so you might want to try this with a bit of somm supervision for starters.)

First, remove the foil and move the wire from the bottom lip to the top lip. Find the seam of the bottle (where the two halves of the bottle connect), because that's where you'll be sliding your knife. Tilt the bottle about thirty degrees upward, and make sure to have to cork facing away from you!

The rest is simple: slide the knife flat against the seams, but make sure you slide with the blunt side; the sharp side should be facing toward you. You heard us correctly! Here's a great video with those steps in action:

What will you be drinking this New Year's? We'll be raising our glasses to Drappier Carte D'or. What are you drinking? Let us know in the comments!

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 7: Herzog Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Yatir Forest

Royal Wine · December 22, 2014

For the second-to-last night of Chanukah, we've deferred to our Wine Educator, Jay Buchsbaum. Jay (one of the most entertaining wine drinkers around) informed us that tonight, he's having his in-laws over.

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 4: Ovadia Chianti Classico

Royal Wine · December 19, 2014

Shabbat Shalom in advance, everyone! In honor of tonight's combination of Shabbat joy and Chanukah cheer, we're drinking a very special wine.

Ovadia Chianti Clasico comes from the famous Bartenura Winery, producer of Bartenura Moscato amongst other great wines. This Chianti is fruity and expressive, full of cherry and berry flavors. Tannins and acidity are balanced, while the finish is long and luxurious.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend with this beautiful Chianti. Cheers!

Remember to enter our Chanukah competition to win tickets to 2015's Kosher Food & Wine Experience: New York!

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 3: Flam Reserve Cabernet & Flam Blanc

Royal Wine · December 18, 2014

The Flam Winery is a true family owned winery: three siblings working with their parents to ornately craft unique and characteristic wines. Winemaking is quite a process; can you imagine going through it with your family?

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 2: Herzog Reserve Alexander Valley Cab Sauvignon & Carmel Vintage

Royal Wine · December 17, 2014

Last night we sampled semi-dry whites to go with latke, gelt, and tons of family enthusiasm. Tonight we're changing out tune a little with a quiet night and wines with more subtle, rounded flavors.

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Enter Our Chanukah Competition!

Royal Wine · December 16, 2014

Who's craving some limitless, DELICIOUS kosher food & wine? For one lucky winner, two tickets to the 2015 Kosher Food & Wine Experience New York are on us!

Entering is simple: 'like' our Facebook page (if you haven't already) AND 'like'+'share' the photo below via Facebook. You get a bonus entry if you tell us what your favorite Royal wine is in the comments! We'll be announcing the winner at the end of Chanukah. Good luck to all

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8 Crazy Nights of Wine, Night 1: Herzog Chenin Blanc & Tzuba Chardonnay

Royal Wine · December 16, 2014

The first night of this celebration is generally filled with the whole family: cousins, in-laws, kids and their kids. Latkes and gelt (chocolate coins) are abound. This light yet flavorful fare calls for some delicious semi-dry whites.

What To Do With All That Wine?! Wine storage in a tight space

Royal Wine · December 10, 2014

Yes, an abundance of wine is great. And sure, receiving bottles as gifts from your friends and family is flattering. But most of us aren't cellar owners with tons of space. So the question isn't "do I want all this wine," but rather, "where do I store these gems on a budget?"

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Celebrate On A Budget: Super Affordable Sparkling Wine

Royal Wine · December 2, 2014

With the temperature dropping and the holidays right around the corner, warm, festive parties are the way to go. And what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of champagne? But this celebratory libation has a reputation of being pricy.

Spotlight: Morad Double Espresso Liqueur

Royal Wine · November 25, 2014

his red blend has just enough leather and smoke to balance out the lushness of blackberries.

Awarded 92 points in Wine Enthusiast, it's a crowd pleaser for wine newbies and seasoned lovers alike.

Israel's first modern family winery, Flam, has brought something truly special, and we're not the only ones who think so.

Sniff some cherry, violet, and mesquite and prepare for a mouthful of not-too-sweet fruit like strawberry, combined with smoke, jasmine, and orange peel.

But don't take our word for it: try it for yourself.

Take a cue from the California lifestyle and don't overthink it: go with your favorite flavor, kick your feet up, and enjoy.

But after a day of door-to-door deliveries (and a couple of megillah readings to with 'em), you might want to reach for more than just a holiday cookie. Here are a few hamentashen and wine pairings to make sure your Purim is filled with just the right amount of celebration, Royal Wine style.

In our words, late is worth the wait. But what exactly is a late harvest wine?

Located on a 50,000 square meter area, Barkan takes in over 8000 tons of grapes during the harvest.

As January rolls around the corner, a certain bubbly beverage is in high demand: Champagne.

First, remove the foil and move the wire from the bottom lip to the top lip. Find the seam of the bottle (where the two halves of the bottle connect), because that's where you'll be sliding your knife. Tilt the bottle about thirty degrees upward, and make sure to have to cork facing away from you!

The rest is simple: slide the knife flat against the seams, but make sure you slide with the blunt side; the sharp side should be facing toward you. You heard us correctly! Here's a great video with those steps in action:

What will you be drinking this New Year's? We'll be raising our glasses to Drappier Carte D'or. What are you drinking? Let us know in the comments!

For the second-to-last night of Chanukah, we've deferred to our Wine Educator, Jay Buchsbaum. Jay (one of the most entertaining wine drinkers around) informed us that tonight, he's having his in-laws over.

Shabbat Shalom in advance, everyone! In honor of tonight's combination of Shabbat joy and Chanukah cheer, we're drinking a very special wine.

Ovadia Chianti Clasico comes from the famous Bartenura Winery, producer of Bartenura Moscato amongst other great wines. This Chianti is fruity and expressive, full of cherry and berry flavors. Tannins and acidity are balanced, while the finish is long and luxurious.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend with this beautiful Chianti. Cheers!

Remember to enter our Chanukah competition to win tickets to 2015's Kosher Food & Wine Experience: New York!

The Flam Winery is a true family owned winery: three siblings working with their parents to ornately craft unique and characteristic wines. Winemaking is quite a process; can you imagine going through it with your family?

Last night we sampled semi-dry whites to go with latke, gelt, and tons of family enthusiasm. Tonight we're changing out tune a little with a quiet night and wines with more subtle, rounded flavors.

The first night of this celebration is generally filled with the whole family: cousins, in-laws, kids and their kids. Latkes and gelt (chocolate coins) are abound. This light yet flavorful fare calls for some delicious semi-dry whites.

With the temperature dropping and the holidays right around the corner, warm, festive parties are the way to go. And what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of champagne? But this celebratory libation has a reputation of being pricy.

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