CREMISAN WINERY
ABOUT CREMISAN
The Cremisan Cellar inherits its namesake from the hill from which the grapes have been harvested since 1885.Modern wine-making equipment was introduced in 1997.
All Cremisan wines are organically produced, with vines being tended without the use of pesticides and chemicals. Vines are pruned, sorted and picked by hand.
The Cellar, which includes the wineries of Beit Jemal, is located between Jerusalem and Bethlehem with the border wall of Israel crossing through it. Grapes are primarily harvested from the al-Khader area.
World renowned enologist Riccardo Cotarella – most noted for his Falesco winery in Italy – is now part of the Cremisan Winery, lending his professionalism and talent.
WINERY
WINES
WINE SPECTATOR
AWARDS
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL
Israeli’s Craft Distilleries Are Giving Arak a Second Life
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Arak
The Return of Arak – New York Times
Arak – Wikipedia
Arak: Liquid Fire – The Economist
Arak: An Ancient Drink with a Modern Interest – The Joy of Kosher
Is Arak the Right Drink for You?
Best Drinks You’ve Never Heard of: Arak – Nighttap.com
LINKS
The Vineyard on the Israeli-Palestinian Border
What Would Jesus Drink?
Palestinian Winemakers Preserve Ancient Traditions
Israel Aims to Recreate Wine That Jesus and King David Drank
Renaissance of the Ancient World
Cremisan Winery website
Review of Cremisan Star of Bethlehem in Jacksonville Magazine
Italy’s vintners to the rescue of Cremisan monks
Review of Cremisan winery by Wine Wonders of the World
Cremisan monastery and winery on the Bethlehem Visitor Information Center Facebook Page
Cremisan Star of Bethlehem red on BlogYourWine.com
Wines of Israel article on Cremisan winery
Kosher wine recommendations from Jancis Robinson
How Wine Buyers Can Be Activists
The quest to save SF’s Arab-owned corner stores, one bottle of arak at a time
Do you pour from a wine bottle for what’s in it — or what’s behind it?
Why Thinking About Wine Without Borders Is The New Way To Approach Wine
What Did Jesus Drink? A Bethlehem Winery is Embracing Ancient, Indigenous Grapes
Wine Talk: What Goes Around Comes Around
When Wine Becomes Transformative
A Refugee’s Quest to Make Wine in Syria
Creating a Wine World Without Borders
Why Thinking About Wine Without Borders Is The New Way To Approach Wine
Wine’s Unexpected Notes of Diplomacy
How Wine Buyers Can Be Activists
Palestinian Winemaking Under Occupation
Grapes of Change
From Cannabis to Cabernet