September 2024. The last cases will be shipped in the next couple of days–all have been spoken for! No new shipments have been able to arrive over late spring/summer.
We will keep you posted if shipments of the fall 2024 harvest make their way to Canada later in the year or early in 2025.
It is hard to believe–but this is the end of our sixth season of Medjoul from Al-Rwad in Palestine!
We do not know what the price will be for Fall 2024 should shipment arrive.
In-theatre: 7:00 PM at TIFF BELL LIGHT BOX Toronto ON Online Launch: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (Toronto) Online screening will be available for on-demand viewing from the theatre launch date until Oct. 4, 11:59pm.
108 minutes Maha Haj Fiction 2022 – Palestine, Germany, France, Cyprus and Qatar Canadian Premiere
Arabic with English subtitles Hebrew with English Subtitles
Waleed lives in Haifa with his wife and children and dreams of a writing career while suffering from chronic depression. He develops a close relationship with his neighbour, a small-time crook, with an ulterior plot in mind. While the scheme turns into an unexpected friendship between the two men, it leads them into a journey of dark encounters.
Featured Cast Amer Hlehel Ashraf Farah Anat Hadid Cynthia Saleem Samir Elias
Awards World Premiere: Cannes Film Festival 2022 – Un certain Regard (Winner of the Best Screenplay Prize) Vancouver International Film Festival (2022) Hong Kong International film Festival – Official Competition – Firebird Award Winner
Sara reached out to Palestine Just Trade just after 7 PM on April 21 saying an article going to press. This was our response, some of which was reflected in the article produced.
from:
Palestine Just Trade
to:
Sara Jabakhanji
date:
21 Apr 2022, 20:54
subject:
Re: URGENT CBC Toronto Inquiry – Taybeh Wines at LCBO
mailed-by:
palestinejusttrade.ca
Dear Sara
In March 2019, as part of the LCBO’s purchase of Taybeh wine & beer under its Destination program, the LCBO approved the labels with “Product of Palestine.” However, in late July 2019 after the Taybeh product had arrived and was ready to be released, the LCBO abruptly put it on hold. At that time, the LCBO informed Palestine Just Trade that “due to the recent decision by the Federal Court regarding labeling requirements for wines from this region, we have placed these products on hold.”
In January 2020 after holding the Taybeh products for over seven months, the LCBO said that if stickers saying “West Bank” were placed on the wine and beer products they could be released. Since that time the LCBO Destination program has made two additional purchases of Taybeh’s Nadim wine and of Taybeh beer. The LCBO has continued to require West Bank on the label. The LCBO asked with the most recent shipment that also a blank sticker be placed over the word Palestine in the product title “Taybeh of Palestine.”
Access to information requests show ambiguity about the role of the CFIA, Global Affairs Canada and the LCBO in regard to the abrupt change regarding labeling in the summer of 2019. Our understanding is the federal government requires country or region of origin for wine, but there is no such requirement for beer. However, it seems the LCBO, perhaps under direction from the CFIA and/or Global Affairs Canada is saying that since Canada does not consider Palestine to be a state, they will not accept Palestine as a region or country of origin.
See more details in the following items from 2019:
Dear @LCBO — can you please explain this incredibly offensive sticker covering “of Palestine” on the bottle of #Taybeh wine I ordered? pic.twitter.com/a5eW1o4d5C
Update: Products are now sold out in stores of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot,. The new supply of the following is available but we are still waiting for the LCBO to make it available on line.
Keep watching, or if you are wanting to buy perhaps call LCBO to let them know you are hoping they release it soon!
Nadim Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Nadim Syrah 2019
Nadim Merlot 2016
The following are still available in stores, and we have not been able to have the LCBO bring more in. Supplies are quite limited.
Taybeh Winery was founded for one simple reason – to bring truly exceptional wine to the Palestinian market and abroad. We are able to achieve this by partnering with the finest growers in Palestine in order to deliver high quality wines and the highest degree of service to our customers.
These products should be able to be ordered through the LCBO World Destination Program e-commerce channel, delivered to your home or local LCBO store. However, when the LCBO moved warehouses earlier in 2021, the product was put out to stores selected by the LCBO.
We are told that the product that has just arrived from Taybeh Winery can NOT be put on line until the earlier product in stores has been sold. So we are letting you know where you can find this precious product! See below! If you are in Toronto/GTA, London, Peterboro, Ottawa, or Collingwood! Don’t be disappointed, check out where you can find these amazing wines! and more than that make it possible for those across the province to buy product through online order! We have 59 bottles that must sell before the cases that have just arrived will be made available for on line orders.
Perfect for the holidays–enjoying, entertaining, gift giving. From occupied Palestine, the village of Taybeh, enjoy Nadim wine (by Taybeh Winery), straight from the Holy Land.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
Wine maker:Canaan Khoury. Winemaking requires the most gentle approach. Our winemaking technique combines both traditional winemaking methods passed by numerous generations in Palestine and more modern scientific methods.
Medium-bodied with rich aromas of citrus and green apple. This wine exhibits complex flavors of grapefruit and pineapple with a refreshing and lingering finish.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Oakville, Woodbridge, Peterborough, and Collingwood. When this supply is gone, we will have to wait for a new shipment. Less than three cases left! Don’t delay!
Full-bodied with flavors of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, sweet oak and dark plum. This is an elegant and plush cabernet with soft but persistent tannins and great balance. Aged in heavily toasted French oak barrels for 23 months. It is enjoyable right now but will age nicely for years to come.
Available in select stores in Toronto, London, and Collingwood. When this supply is gone, we will have to wait for a new shipment. Less than three cases left! Don’t delay!
Full-bodied, elegant and complex with flavors of local spices and ripe cherry. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, which contributes to its complexity. While ready to be enjoyed, its equilibrated acidity and persistent tannins allow this wine to age effortlessly for years.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Peterborough and Ottawa Only 10 bottles left! When these sell, LCBO then will restock this product online!
Well-balanced, medium-bodied and aromatic wine with aromas of fresh herbs, hints of cherry and a background of earth. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 8 months, contributing to its maturity and elegance.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Peterborough and Ottawa Only 17 bottles left! When these sell, LCBO then will restock this product online!
Full-bodied, rich and flavorful wine that exhibits a persistent bouquet of chocolate and blackberry. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this wine displays a lingering and pleasing finish.
Available in select stores in Toronto, Peterborough and Collingwood. Only 32 bottles left! When these sell, LCBO then will restock this product online!
The holidays may be over, but a taste from the Holy Land is never out of season.
There is a good supply of all five varieties of Ashkar wine but for some reason the LCBO is being slow to put these on line. If any variety is not available perhaps call the LCBO to ask if they can please replenish in a timely fashion!
There is also some product at a few stores that LCBO sent out earlier when they moved warehouses; so check the links below to see if any at a store near you.
All over the world, people remember Christmas for the gifts, lights, celebrations and decorations. But in Ashkar winery, the spirit of Christmas comes along with unpleasant feelings as well.
Ashkar Winery is a boutique winery started by Nemi Ashkar, a second generation of the displaced community of Iqrit. Previously an Arab, Christian village, Iqrit was seized and forcefully depopulated in 1948 and later destroyed on Christmas eve in 1951.
Yes, you read correctly, on the night of Christmas…
Ashkar Winery is a boutique winery located on a pastoral hill in Kofor Yasif village. The winery was founded in 2010 as a continuation of a long tradition, started by the family homeland village Iqrit, which is surrounded by dozens of antique presses that were used for making wine from grapes growing in the region.
As Nemi grew up hearing stories about the exile of his family, he sought to establish wines that would capture the very heart and soul of their beloved valley. Thus, Ashkar Winery, now a mother to a series of award-winning wines, was resurrected in 2010 and today is available for you to order and enjoy.
Nemi Ashkar, the wine maker
FIVE amazing boutique wines by Ashkar available for order at the LCBO. Read & order HERE. Perfect for your own enjoyment, entertaining and gift giving. Just in time for the hoiday. Wine from the Holy Land.
Do’er, A Gift to Remember
DOER is a great blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and hints of Shiraz. The grapes were handpicked from a vineyard in the village area of Iqrit. This full bodied red wine is well balanced and is characterized by it’s rich fruity flavours of black berries and toasted oak.
Ashkar Do’er is the only Do’er available at the LCBO!
Also available at select stores in Toronto & Mississauga: See HERE
Ashkar Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Classic and Elegant
This classic wine is well structured with ample richness and depth, accented with the woodiness of toasted oak and the sweet aromas of black currant, plum, and vanilla.
Also available at selection LCBO stores in Toronto & Mississauga. See HERE.
Chardonnay, the grapes of Mount Miron
The Chardonnay grapes were picked from a mature vineyard lying at the foot of Mount Miron in the Upper Galilee. Our full bodied Chardonnay offers delicate yet bright aromatics and flavours of green apple, lemongrass and honey.
Also available at selection LCBO stores in Toronto & Burlington See HERE.
Ashkar Rose Blend 2019
Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this fresh wine is characterized with the tartness of citrus, floral notes of rose petals and the fruitiness of strawberries and fresh plums.
All purchases are made through the LCBO, and those purchasing need to at least 19 years of age & provide proof of age of majority as required by Ontario laws.
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