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 […]
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AG Pick: Yarden Syrah 2005
If you were to taste this wine without seeing the label, you might think it was from the northern Rhône region in France. Elegant with earthy notes and good acidity, it displays characteristics of an Old World wine. Once the label is revealed, it would certainly be surprising that this red comes from Israel, a […]
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 […]
Kosher Wines for Passover
If you plan to drink Manischewitz for Passover you must be meshugana! There is a wide variety of great tasting Kosher wines that are made from Vitis vinifera grapes (think winemaking grapes like Cabernet or Chardonnay, not Vitis labrusca grapes like Concord that are used to make grape juice and Manischewitz). Though Israel is the […]
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 […]