Markin opened Le Karem kosher wine store in 1986, selling eight types of wine made in accordance with Talmudic principles.John Allemang, "Kosher wine given modern touch", Globe and Mail, 9 April 1986, E2. The wines were produced under the auspices of Paul Bosc at Niagara's Chateau des Charmes, and received favourable reviews from the Toronto media.Charles Israel, "Vinters bring some unorthodox qualities to kosher wine", Globe and Mail, 27 May 1987, P72. He died on February 26, 2017.
