A poet and philosopher turned winemaker, Avi Feldstein has become an icon in the Israeli wine industry. His claim to fame is the creation of Segal’s Unfiltered, and Feldstein is now putting his energy into his namesake independent brand. Avi Feldstein wine is the first kosher release under his name.
It includes red and white blends, reflecting the Rhone varietals on which they are based, with an Israeli twist. Award-winning packaging and Avi’s winemaking “magic” present an unprecedented and exclusive limited production in the US. Below is Excerpts from an interview with Avi Feldstein.
Effect of the Israeli conflict This has been one of the most challenging times in my life as a winemaker. Since October 7, 2023 our winery has been in a danger zone – missiles, threats from Hezbollah, you name it. There were days when it was just too risky to go to the vineyards or even step foot in the winery.
But despite that, we went anyway. Why? Because this isn’t just a job – it’s what we believe in. It’s who we are.
Wine is about connection – to the land, to history, to values. That belief gave us the strength to keep going, no matter how tough it got. Supply chain disruptions The conflict inevitably disrupted supply chains, from sourcing materials to managing logistics.
Grapes were harder to access during the harvest season, and ensuring quality required extra effort. Nevertheless, we were able to navigate these challenges through careful planning and collaboration .
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