Kosher Kings. Are Kosher Wines the Steals of this Era?

Kosher Kings. Are Kosher Wines the Steals of this Era? – Episode #297

August 21, 2007

Kosher wines have a cloud over their heads and to be honest they have deserved it up to about 3-4 years ago. Gary Vaynerchuk tastes what should be 3 serious Kosher wines!

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“QOTD: I’ve never had any kosher wine. I don’t care about “kosherness”…” by Phredd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2002 Pardess Reserve MerlotIsraeli Kosher Wine
2003 Hevron Heights Syrah ReserveIsraeli Kosher Wine
2005 Covenant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (kosher)Other California Kosher

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August 21, 2007

J Crazy
Don’t think I’ve EVER had a Kosher wine. Must seek out Kosher wine. Must drink, kosher wine. Warrior needs kosher wine badly.
August 21, 2007

zny4444
never had a kosher wine…. wait is manichecwitz kosher?, I had that.

nice show gary… time for show on blends. oh and wheres that wine club you mentioned?
August 21, 2007

mas
0 for 3 – oh well, these episodes are useful as well – will keep skipping this section of the wine shop until we hear something good!

QOTD: Never had one at any price – doesn’t look like I’ll be going for one anytime soon.
August 21, 2007

David
Gary: Kosher wine episode with two wines from “Hevron hights” â€¦ Come onâ€¦
There are so many great wines in Israel. Try some of the Single Vineyard wines from Carmel winery or, Appellation Wines by Carmel. What about “Yatir” winery??
Please do another episode before the Holidays.
August 21, 2007

E
It’s okay, breathe deep and have a nice cup of Lapsang Souchong or something.

QOD: I don’t think I’ve ever had a kosher wine, price notwithstanding. I do love me some latkes, though.
August 21, 2007

Dano
OK, I’ve been a lurker long enough.
What do you have to say about Morgon?
August 21, 2007

LMoC
Two mediocre wines from the same winery? A $70 California Cab?

Gary, there are so many better priced and higher quality kosher wines, particularly from Israel. I would have had the Castel Grand Vin 2004 (Kosher) instead of the Covenant. It’s at least $20 cheaper, and unlike Covenant, it has a longstanding reputation for excellence. Equally good, if not better, you have the Yarden Cabernet 2003 coming in at $25 and the newly released Yarden El-Rom Cabernet ($45), both of which garnered higher scores than the Covenant by Israel’s renowned wine critic, Daniel Rogov.

Insofar as less expensive wines are concerned, there are excellent offerings from Golan Heights Winery’s mid-level Gamla label, not to mention Israel’s many other industrial and boutique offerings.

Judging by the comments above, I’d like to request that this episode get a much deserved DO-OVER!!
August 21, 2007

Dominus
I am trying as many Kosher wines as I can and hoping some are pretty good so my wife would be more receptive to joining me for a glass. She’s Jewish and thought this may be a segway. I’ll try anything.

QOTD: No I haven’t spent over 20 bones but finished off a bottle of Segal Cab last night. For 15 bones, it’s quite good as you attest.

Be on the lookout for some TC trinkets.

Cheers!

P.S. For that last wine, RP 90-92 and G-Man 69! Houston, we have a problem.
August 21, 2007

BelgianBeerMistress
QOTD: But of course! I’ve been drinking Manischewitz since I was 3! Not to mention all those under $20 Kosher dry wines. They aren’t much better.
August 21, 2007

William
A Kosher wine over 20 U.S. bones?

No wonder you were shocked!

Anyone who followed the recent T-Shirt Contest knows how I feel about MANISCHEWITZ EXTRA HEAVY MALAGA — Mmmm-m-m-m-m — and that’s under 10 U.S. bones!

William
August 21, 2007

Al
News…, The rabbis name on the back of the wine bottle does not mean that he blessed it!! He just ensures that the wine was manufactured according to Jewish dietary restrictions. Kosher does not mean pure or holy or anything like that.
Me thinks however, that if those two wines impressed Gary, then there are many other Israeli wines that will blow him away. Israel’s unique microclimate is produces unique fruity, full bodied, bold and powerful wines. (reply to an earlier post: Gamla Cabernet Sauvignon is indeed Kosher. Search for a bottle from 2003–drinking great right now.)
AND OF COURSE… J-E-T-S jets jets jets. I’m pumped for the new season!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 21, 2007

Deano
Gary LOLZ you looked like you went into a blank stare after that last one hahaha. Good episode.

QOTD:
- I have never had a kosher wine at all
August 21, 2007

E-Rock
QOTD = Nope.
August 21, 2007

Shad
Never had a Kosher wine.

Let’s not forget college football begins next weekend…how can you be a football fan and not love college football?
August 21, 2007

Cam
QOTD: Never tasted a kosher wine. Today’s show makes me leery….
August 21, 2007

Robert Howells
I have never tasted a kosher wine. Do the wines need a separate cooler from the non kosher wines?
August 21, 2007

Andy
QOTD– Never had ONE G ,,, kind of scared
Least the Panthers have their own stadium ….. We don’t share BABY
August 21, 2007

C.W. Miller IV
AotD: I tend to buy Kosher products when I can but I’ve never had a Kosher wine.
August 21, 2007

Mudd
QOTD: No, I’ve never had a kosher wine.

Man, Carson Palmer had a horrible game Saturday. The only thing that could have made it worse is if he threw two INT’s for touchdowns. I hope Pennington’s wittle arm isn’t starting to hurt…….again. Go Bengals!
August 21, 2007

JonE
Bad stuff from Rudd and Morgan that is a shocker.

QOTD: Yes, two or three.. and none of them were worth a penny over 8 bones unfortunately. But well made latkes, now there’s a commodity.
August 21, 2007

Totte
QotD : Never had a Kosher wine…
August 21, 2007

OrionSlayer
Wow, that’s scary. I would be so upset if I paid $70 for a wine and it was not enjoyable.

QOTD: Never had a kosher wine.
August 21, 2007

WineShopChic
BTW – newbie
August 21, 2007

Mr. Cabernet
The V-Nation comes through! Thanks to those who gave me suggestions.
August 21, 2007

Zach
I was psyched to finally see Gary unable to name the odor component he was smelling. That happens to me ALL THE TIME. I feel much better.

QOTD: No.