As the summer nears its end (at least according to the calendar), the lingering hot temperatures call for white wine. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing white to enjoy outdoors or want something to drink with lobster or other shellfish, the HB (Hugues Beaulieu) Picpoul de Pinet 2010 from La Cave de Pomerols is the […]
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A Pair of Kosher Wines for Passover
Searching for great tasting wines that are Kosher for Passover? Look to one of the oldest New World wine producing countries — Israel. I recently tasted a Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from Gilgal, a new label from the Golan Heights Winery. The wine is named after Gilgal Refaim, a site in the Golan Heights region […]
AG Pick: Galil Mountain Viognier 2008
Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or are looking for a new and exciting wine, look to the oldest New World winemaking country — Israel. A great introduction is the 2008 Viognier from Galil Mountain Winery. It is a flavorful dry white wine that will appeal to a variety of tastes, not just to those who keep […]
Great Tasting Kosher Wines for the High Holy Days
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with great tasting Kosher wines! In February I reviewed a selection of Kosher wines, all made in Israel and widely available at wine stores throughout the United States. Kosher wines don’t have to be overly sweet and syrupy. Today Israel’s wines are winning medals and finding their way onto wine […]
Wines from the Land of Milk and Honey
One of the oldest wine producing regions in the world is producing some great new wines. Israel is no longer the land of sweet, syrupy wines. Today Israel’s wines are winning medals and finding their way onto wine lists at top restaurants. Though winemaking in Israel goes back to biblical times, Israel is considered a […]
AG Pick: Heron Hill Riesling
I’m really excited about the wines that are coming from my home state, New York. There are some impressive Rieslings being produced in the Finger Lakes region. That’s where Heron Hill Winery is located. It’s in a town called Hammondsport, about a 5 hour drive from New York City. The scenic route will take you […]