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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Emerald Hill Gamla Winery 1997 "Emeraid Hill" Shimshon
Emerald Hill Gamla Winery 1997 "Emeraid Hill" Shimshon (Israel)
Petite Sirah/85%- Cabernet Sauvignon/15% ($8.99)Inky dark garnet, almost black.
Warm black fruit aroma; distinct scents of prunes and raisins and a whiff of walnuts, not quite oxidized but a bit Sherry-like. More impressive on the palate, black fruit and fragrant pepper framed by lemony acidity.
Kosher for Passover, grapes not orla. U.S. importer: Golan Heights Winery USA, NYC.
Petite Sirah/85%- Cabernet Sauvignon/15% ($8.99)Inky dark garnet, almost black.
Warm black fruit aroma; distinct scents of prunes and raisins and a whiff of walnuts, not quite oxidized but a bit Sherry-like. More impressive on the palate, black fruit and fragrant pepper framed by lemony acidity.
Kosher for Passover, grapes not orla. U.S. importer: Golan Heights Winery USA, NYC.
Yarden Golan Heights Winery 2000 Yarden Galilee
Yarden Golan Heights Winery 2000 Yarden Galilee (Israel)
Mount Hermon Red Very dark blackish-purple. Attractive black-cherry and plum aromas with an earthy back note that develops an almost "ripe cheese" quality with time in the glass.
Ripe and juicy flavors follow the hose, black fruit and zippy acidity. Good table wine.
Kosher for Passover, grapes not orla. U.S. importer: Royal Wine Corp., NYC
Mount Hermon Red Very dark blackish-purple. Attractive black-cherry and plum aromas with an earthy back note that develops an almost "ripe cheese" quality with time in the glass.
Ripe and juicy flavors follow the hose, black fruit and zippy acidity. Good table wine.
Kosher for Passover, grapes not orla. U.S. importer: Royal Wine Corp., NYC
Fortant de France 1998 Vin de Pays d'Oc
Fortant de France 1998 Vin de Pays d'Oc (France)
Merlot Very dark garnet. Simple fruit overwhelmed by a sulfury "burnt-match" scent. Soft and simple fruit, one-dimensional, funky.
Mevushal. U.S. importer: Winebow Inc., NYC.
Merlot Very dark garnet. Simple fruit overwhelmed by a sulfury "burnt-match" scent. Soft and simple fruit, one-dimensional, funky.
Mevushal. U.S. importer: Winebow Inc., NYC.
Baron Herzog 1997 California Chardonnay
Baron Herzog 1997 California Chardonnay Bright gold. Buttery and full, oaky and off-dry, a crowd-pleasing style.
If you like New World Chardonnay in the fat and buttery fashion, you'll like this one. Mevushal, kosher for Passover
If you like New World Chardonnay in the fat and buttery fashion, you'll like this one. Mevushal, kosher for Passover
Golan Heights Winery 1998 "Galilee 2000"
Golan Heights Winery 1998 "Galilee 2000" Galilee Region (Israel)
Sauvignon Semillon 1998 Clear pale gold. Pleasant citric scent with a sharp edge of lemon peel and a hint of almond.
Dry and crisp, tart and refreshing.
Kosher for Passover; additional information in Hebrew. U.S. importer: Golan Heights Winery USA, NYC.
Sauvignon Semillon 1998 Clear pale gold. Pleasant citric scent with a sharp edge of lemon peel and a hint of almond.
Dry and crisp, tart and refreshing.
Kosher for Passover; additional information in Hebrew. U.S. importer: Golan Heights Winery USA, NYC.
Also see: On-line Kosher Wine Store
Bartenura 2000 Moscato d'Asti
Bartenura 2000 Moscato d'Asti (Italy)
Very pale straw; not fizzy, but many small bubbles line the glass.
Light peach scent with herbal notes. Crisp, light sweetness and snappy acidity; low in alcohol and refreshing. Kosher for Passover. U.S. importer: Royal Wine Corp., NYC.
Very pale straw; not fizzy, but many small bubbles line the glass.
Light peach scent with herbal notes. Crisp, light sweetness and snappy acidity; low in alcohol and refreshing. Kosher for Passover. U.S. importer: Royal Wine Corp., NYC.
Also see: On-line Kosher Wine Store
Friday, December 18, 2009
Mevushal wines
Mevushal wines
As mentioned above, when kosher wine is mevushal מבושל("cooked" or "boiled"), it thereby becomes unfit for idolatrous use and will keep the status of kosher wine even if subsequently touched by an idolater. This style of wine is frequently used in kosher restaurants and by kosher caterers. Traditionally, this edict was followed literally. The boiling process killed most of the fine mold or "must" on the grapes, and greatly altered the tannins and flavors of the wine. Later, the process was modified to require only that wine be heated to 194°F (90°C). (At this temperature, the wine is not bubbling, but it is cooking, in the sense that it will evaporate much more quickly than usual.) This managed to reduce some of the damage done to the wine, but still had a substantial effect on quality and aging potential.
Kosher California Wines on line
Recently, a process called flash pasteurization has come into vogue. This method avoids causing the juice of the grapes to simmer or boil, and is said to have a minimal effect on flavor, at least to the casual wine drinker. Indeed, the non-kosher winery Château Beaucastel flash pasteurizes[citation needed] and its wines are considered among the world's finest, although few others have copied this technique. In most territories, the bulk of kosher wine is supplied by wineries producing both kosher wine and wine for the general market. However, irrespective of the method, the pasteurization process must be overseen by mashgichim to ensure the kosher status of the wine. Generally, they will attend the winery to physically tip the fruit into the crush, and operate the pasteurization equipment. Once the wine emerges from the process, it can be handled and aged in the normal fashion.
As mentioned above, when kosher wine is mevushal מבושל("cooked" or "boiled"), it thereby becomes unfit for idolatrous use and will keep the status of kosher wine even if subsequently touched by an idolater. This style of wine is frequently used in kosher restaurants and by kosher caterers. Traditionally, this edict was followed literally. The boiling process killed most of the fine mold or "must" on the grapes, and greatly altered the tannins and flavors of the wine. Later, the process was modified to require only that wine be heated to 194°F (90°C). (At this temperature, the wine is not bubbling, but it is cooking, in the sense that it will evaporate much more quickly than usual.) This managed to reduce some of the damage done to the wine, but still had a substantial effect on quality and aging potential.
Kosher California Wines on line
Recently, a process called flash pasteurization has come into vogue. This method avoids causing the juice of the grapes to simmer or boil, and is said to have a minimal effect on flavor, at least to the casual wine drinker. Indeed, the non-kosher winery Château Beaucastel flash pasteurizes[citation needed] and its wines are considered among the world's finest, although few others have copied this technique. In most territories, the bulk of kosher wine is supplied by wineries producing both kosher wine and wine for the general market. However, irrespective of the method, the pasteurization process must be overseen by mashgichim to ensure the kosher status of the wine. Generally, they will attend the winery to physically tip the fruit into the crush, and operate the pasteurization equipment. Once the wine emerges from the process, it can be handled and aged in the normal fashion.
Kosher California Wine
Over a hundred grape varieties are grown in California including French, Italian and Spanish wine varietals as well as hybrid grapes and new vitis vinifera varieties developed at the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology. The seven leading grape varieties are:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot noir
- Sauvignon blanc
- Syrah
- Zinfandel
Also see: On-line Kosher Wine Store
Other important red wine grapes include Barbera, Cabernet franc, Carignane, Grenache, Malbec, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and Sangiovese. Important white wine varietals include Chenin blanc, French Colombard, Gewürztraminer, Marsanne, Muscat Canelli, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Riesling, Roussane, Sémillon, Trousseau gris, and Viognier.
Up until the late 1980s, the Californian wine industry was dominated by the Bordeaux varietals and Chardonnay. Sales began to drop as wine drinkers grew bored with the familiarity of these wines. Groups of winemakers like Rhône Rangers and a new wine wave of Italian winemakers dubbed "Cal-Ital" reinvigorated the industry with new wine styles made from different varietals like Syrah, Viognier, Sangiovese and Pinot grigio. The Santa Cruz based Bonny Doon Vineyard was one of first wineries to actively promote these more obscure grape varieties. The large variety of wine grape also encourages a large variety of wines. California produces wines made in nearly every single known wine style including sparkling, dessert and fortified wines.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tierra Salvaje Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
T
ierra Salvaje Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Kosher Wine on line ordering
Mevushal: Yes
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Size: 750 ml
Region: Chile
Type: Dry
Color: Red
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Supervision: OU
General Information
This wine consists of an intense ruby red color with aromas of cherries and plums. In the mouth it is fruit with touches of leather and mint. Full of sweet ripe fruit and rounded tannins. Balanced and complex.
Kosher For Passover
Awards
Daniel Rogov 86 Points 2008 vintage
Tierra Salvaje, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lontue Valley, Chile, 2008: Garnet towards royal purple, medium-bodied, with soft tannins, opening to show blackberry and black cherry fruits, those complemented by hints of tobacco and roasted coffee.
Drink now.
ierra Salvaje Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Kosher Wine on line ordering
Mevushal: Yes
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Size: 750 ml
Region: Chile
Type: Dry
Color: Red
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Supervision: OU
General Information
This wine consists of an intense ruby red color with aromas of cherries and plums. In the mouth it is fruit with touches of leather and mint. Full of sweet ripe fruit and rounded tannins. Balanced and complex.
Kosher For Passover
Awards
Daniel Rogov 86 Points 2008 vintage
Tierra Salvaje, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lontue Valley, Chile, 2008: Garnet towards royal purple, medium-bodied, with soft tannins, opening to show blackberry and black cherry fruits, those complemented by hints of tobacco and roasted coffee.
Drink now.
Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages 2007
Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages 2007Kosher on line ordering
Mevushal: No
Alc/Vol: 12%
Size: 750 ml
Region: France
Type: Beaujolais
Color: Red
Varietal: Gamay
Supervision: OU
This item qualifies for Budget Shipping
General Information
In the world of Beaujolais there are three levels of quality -- the bottom level are wines that simply carry the designation "Beaujolais." The next level up are those wines labeled "Beaujolais Villages." The top level is Domaine/Estate Bottled Beaujolais Villages -- denoting that the wine is not only Chateau grown and bottled but is also from a superior vineyard at a high elevation. The 2007 Abarbanel Estate Bottled Beaujolais Villages has intriguing notes of blackberries, raspberries and tobacco along with banana on the finish. This is a fun quaffing wine that can be chilled for an hour prior to drinking, and is America’s most honored kosher Beaujolais Villages. Drink now. Pair this with sweet and sour chicken, BBQ chicken, and hamburgers.
Kosher For Passover
Abarbanel
Abarbanel wines are produced by the Abarbanel Family- the world's oldest Jewish family, tracing it's heritage to ancient Israel and most notably to Don Isaac Abarbanel, the renowned Torah commentator and last and greatest leader of Spanish Jewry before the expulsion in 1492.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Kosher Wine
Kosher wine (Hebrew: יין כשר, yayin kashér) is wine produced according to Judaism's religious law, specifically, the Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) regarding wine. However, some non-Orthodox branches of Judaism may be more "lenient". When kosher wine is produced, marketed and sold commercially to Orthodox Jews, it must have the hechsher ("seal of approval") of a supervising agency or organization (such as the "OU" sign of the Orthodox Union), or of an authoritative rabbi who is preferably also a posek ("decisor" of Jewish law) or be supervised by a beth din ("Jewish religious court of law") according to Orthodox Judaism. In general, kashrut deals with avoiding specific forbidden foods, none of which are normally used in winemaking, so it might seem that all wines are automatically "kosher". However, because of wine's special role in many non-Jewish religions, the kashrut laws specify that wine cannot be considered kosher if it might have been used for "idolatry". These laws include Yayin Nesekh-wine that has been poured to an idol; Stam Yainom-wine that has been touched by someone who believes in idolatry or produced by non-Jews. When kosher wine is yayin mevushal ("cooked" or "boiled"), it becomes unfit for idolatrous use and will keep the status of kosher wine even if subsequently touched by an idolater.
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