Binymina Wines Honors Barbara Hansen in Israel

(Gerry Furth-Sides, photos courtesy of Binymina Wines) Thank you so much Binyamina Winery for planting this vineyard in memory and honor of our dear friend and LocalFoodEater.com contributor and supporter, Ms.Barbara Hansen. She was a trailblazing culinary writer who left her mark on many culinary people, on the Californian restaurant industry and on her many friends, when she passed away recently at the age of 90.

Binymina is one of the largest and leading wineries in Israel. It was established in 1952 and has since maintained a long tradition of quality, innovation and variety. For our article on it, please see //localfoodeater.com/why-to-try-divine-binyamina-winery-wines/

New plantings – among the winery’s development processes, about 100 dunams of Shiraz and Merlot vinevards were planted this week in the Ramat Sirin area, located in the agricultural areas of Kibbutz Degania A.

In the unique vinevard there are wind stations for electric production that cool the vinevards located in front of a breathtaking view.

Just last October, Hansen tasted wines from Binyamina Winerv as part of the Tel Aviv Groove events in Los Angeles and immediately embraced the people of the winery with love and support.

Barbara Hansen’s posted the Israeli dinner @tableconversation. She LOVED Sommelier Efi Kotz’s cat shirt and the story that went with it.

Her good friend Gerry Furth ( @localfoodeater ) was so appreciative to learn the news of this planting after a reunion in LA with the winery representatives who suggested the idea.