Hi Israel,

My name is Gaby Israel and for the last 4.5 years I’ve been living/working in Canada/ Toronto.

I really enjoy reading your articles and to stay on top of what’s happening in the Israeli wine industry – I have few great Yarden, Gamla, Tulip (an excellent new boutique winery) and Castel wines in my cellar.

When I read about your background (“engineer in the morning… wine in weekends/evenings”) and what you do (“a one man operation”) I was so impressed – “kol ha’kavod” – this is such a blessed and high-quality work!

My passion to wine for the last 13 years has become more serious about a year ago when I started to have a newsletter to share with friends and colleagues.

Recently (also at nights and weekends…), I even started a blog www.gpci.blogspot.com in which I continue to share my thoughts and recommendations (if you have a moment, take a quick look and let me know what you think…). It’s not as good as your and not close to the level of site /info / quality you have, but it’s a start… J

Continue with the GREAT work!!!

Thanks, Gaby.

October 2005