One of the exciting things about appreciating wine is that it often inspires a lifetime of learning. New winemakers are constantly emerging, new methods and techniques are being introduced, and the latest trends bring styles of wine to the market that are interesting to try. There are vast numbers of wineries with unique stories behind the winemakers. Winemaking regions worldwide offer opportunities to learn about terroir, which adds to the appreciation of their local vineyards and wines. And then, on top of it all, are the wines themselves, which can change over time. Some quality wines age well, revealing new characteristics and improving over the years. It takes time and effort to learn which ones age well and to stay in the know as “the experts” taste and report on their development.

Where can you go to find this information? For the general market of wines, there are myriad sources. Respected publications such as Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Wine Advocate are widely read, and even if they rarely cover kosher wines, the information about developments in the world of wine can be fascinating. Wine expert and writer Jancis Robinson has an eponymous website and numerous publications, and Wall Street Journal wine writer Lettie Teague is always informative. And, of course, the Wine and Whiskey Globe right here has a wide range of articles.

However, it can be difficult to find up-to-date information if you stick to kosher wines and want to learn and follow the latest developments. The top general wine publications only occasionally pay attention to Israeli wines, specifically, or to kosher wines generally. The kosher consumer must track down experts who write about kosher wine and keep tabs. Following is a quick overview of some resources I follow to stay in the know. Get to know them, as some will eagerly share advice and suggestions. Most write as a labor of love, but others are “in the business.” The ones I mention that are “in the trade” are trusted and respected for their honest opinions.

Let’s start with some of the top kosher wine bloggers: David Raccah, Avi Davidowitz, and Yossie Horwitz. Based on the West Coast, Israel, and New Jersey, respectively, these guys have been tasting and rating kosher wines for decades. They travel the world to meet winemakers and attend tastings. They publish scores and quality ratings for different price levels and readily share their opinions on their websites or newsletters. All three have professional careers outside of wine but are respected for their independent and honest takes. And they aren’t shy about telling us when a wine fails! But note that they have extreme opinions, and you may find your palate disagrees (as you have every right to!).

For example, some kosher wine writers are not fans of many Israeli wines, finding them too fruit-forward. However, Israeli winemakers produce wine in this style to please their customers, even if the more refined palates may prefer more elegant Old World European wines. But it can be enlightening to read and follow the debate.

Horwitz is famed in kosher wine circles for launching the Rosh Chodesh Clubs, which have regular monthly get-togethers taking place in dozens of communities around the world. Kosher wine geeks meet and discuss around a meal and fine bottles of wine! Rosh Chodesh is the monthly recognition of the new moon in Jewish liturgy, so this corporeal celebration also has a spiritual inspiration.

Social media and podcasts are also now a great source of information on kosher wine. Much of what you’ll come across will be marketers and wineries promoting their wines. But some marketing can be informative. Ralph Madeb, “The Wine Doctor’” works with top wineries in Italy and France to produce and import kosher wines and is prolific on social media. Herzog Wine Cellars will often host informative videos of Joseph Herzog demonstrating wine production and discussing developments in their family-owned vineyards in California. Elvi Wines frequently shares fun behind-the-scenes videos from their properties in Spain.

However, the granddaddy of Kosher Wines’ social media is the “Kosher Wines: Sharing & Experiences” Facebook group run by Gabriel Geller. Geller, a top executive at Royal Wine Corp and one of the most respected global kosher wine experts has managed the growing 7,200-person group for more than a decade. It’s a great place to keep up with the latest in kosher wine and search for information about specific bottles you may be considering.

Over at Instagram, Baltimore-based Dr Kenneth Friedman, aka “Kosher Wine Tastings,” posts regular reviews of wines and video discussions with his podcast partner and an occasional bonus post on his gourmet food explorations. Also, on Instagram, “@KosherWineExplorer” is a great option for expert reviews. In Israel, two of my favorite sources are Adam Montefiore and Yechiel Wolgel. Montefiore is a wine trade veteran and wine writer known as the “English Voice of Israeli Wine.” His column appears in the Jerusalem Post. Wogel is an up-and-comer who works in the wine business and posts reviews on Instagram at “@YechielDrinksWine.” Finally, don’t forget the Jewish Link annual wine guide and competition, coordinated by wine editor Elizabeth Kratz. It’s chock full of articles by leading wine writers, including masters like Joshua London, Gamliel Kronemer, and more.

These are just a few of my favorites. I will mention others over the course of future columns, so read up! The more you know about kosher wine, the more you will enjoy it!