Comments on: Kosher Kings. Are Kosher Wines the Steals of this Era? – Episode #297 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/ Wine news, tastings and reviews from the Wine Library Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:47:59 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ulu ulu ulu ulu http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-685946 ulu ulu ulu ulu Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:18:58 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-685946 QOTD: I've never had kosher wine. QOTD: I’ve never had kosher wine.

]]> By: Phredd http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-669445 Phredd Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:03:48 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-669445 QOTD: I've never had any kosher wine. I don't care about "kosherness", so I've never sought one out. I still won't, although if a good one comes my way, I'm game. QOTD: I’ve never had any kosher wine. I don’t care about “kosherness”, so I’ve never sought one out. I still won’t, although if a good one comes my way, I’m game.

]]> By: Adrian aka AnGkEr http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-661511 Adrian aka AnGkEr Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:15:18 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-661511 Interesting show on kosher wine. Is there a possibility of trying out altar wines? Interesting show on kosher wine. Is there a possibility of trying out altar wines?

]]> By: Kittysafe http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-602495 Kittysafe Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:28:56 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-602495 Being Jewish I grew up around Kosher wines, and there are plenty of them that all tasted the same to me growing up in the '80s. Very boring stuff and all the same. Finding a good Kosher wine in the 80s to me was not easy at all, of course I wasn't looking as I was a little kid, but I have always remembered the taste of those wines. I have not bought any Kosher wines myself until today, so I'm very curious how they will taste. What I bought: 2004 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien 2003 Yarden Syrah Being Jewish I grew up around Kosher wines, and there are plenty of them that all tasted the same to me growing up in the ’80s. Very boring stuff and all the same. Finding a good Kosher wine in the 80s to me was not easy at all, of course I wasn’t looking as I was a little kid, but I have always remembered the taste of those wines.

I have not bought any Kosher wines myself until today, so I’m very curious how they will taste.

What I bought:

2004 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien
2003 Yarden Syrah

]]> By: Dessert Wine Nerd http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-446418 Dessert Wine Nerd Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:07:03 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-446418 Tough episode, Gary. Sorry that none of the wines were really bringing the thunder, esp. the last wine. Your poor face!! QOTD: Never had a single Kosher wine yet, but Im sure to try one down the line. Tough episode, Gary. Sorry that none of the wines were really bringing the thunder, esp. the last wine. Your poor face!! QOTD: Never had a single Kosher wine yet, but Im sure to try one down the line.

]]> By: Harry http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-347461 Harry Mon, 19 May 2008 18:03:27 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-347461 Hey Gary and Vayniacs, The political considerations in the comments here was fascinating. i lived in Israel for several years, and currently work the wine director of a kosher restaurant, so have been in many of these debates before. Without going into it too much, I try to support the israeli wine industry, but avoid wines from the West Bank and especially Hevron, which is one of the more right-wing and controversial settlements. There are lots of great Israeli wines from the Galille region or the north, such as many mentioned below - Teperberg, Tisbhi, Galil, Dalton, etc. They tend to go very new world in style, with the exception of Castel, which produces great Bordeaux style wines. One producer that often gets overlooked is Ernie Weir of Hagafen. His Syra, Cab and Prix Meritage are outstanding, and good values even with the kosher markup. Very worth trying Hey Gary and Vayniacs,
The political considerations in the comments here was fascinating. i lived in Israel for several years, and currently work the wine director of a kosher restaurant, so have been in many of these debates before. Without going into it too much, I try to support the israeli wine industry, but avoid wines from the West Bank and especially Hevron, which is one of the more right-wing and controversial settlements. There are lots of great Israeli wines from the Galille region or the north, such as many mentioned below – Teperberg, Tisbhi, Galil, Dalton, etc. They tend to go very new world in style, with the exception of Castel, which produces great Bordeaux style wines.
One producer that often gets overlooked is Ernie Weir of Hagafen. His Syra, Cab and Prix Meritage are outstanding, and good values even with the kosher markup. Very worth trying

]]> By: Sharon http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-198429 Sharon Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:21:34 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-198429 I tasted the Teperberg Meritage 2006 yesterday and thought it was super yummy. I tasted the Teperberg Meritage 2006 yesterday and thought it was super yummy.

]]> By: Leiby http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-113529 Leiby Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:10:41 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-113529 Hey Gary! So I'm a newbie and I've been watching a marathon of your shows today. Was finally convinced to say hello! Glad you did one on the kosher wines. Manechevitz makes me want to hurl, but I can never find anything kosher that's reallly happenin'. Even tried the new zealand goose bay sauv blanc because i love the tropical notes of those marlborough sauv blancs, but was dissappointed in its lack of tropical and citrus. will you do another kosher wine show? one i tasted and liked was the special reserve "Z" Zinfandel from baron herzog. Hey Gary! So I’m a newbie and I’ve been watching a marathon of your shows today. Was finally convinced to say hello! Glad you did one on the kosher wines. Manechevitz makes me want to hurl, but I can never find anything kosher that’s reallly happenin’. Even tried the new zealand goose bay sauv blanc because i love the tropical notes of those marlborough sauv blancs, but was dissappointed in its lack of tropical and citrus.

will you do another kosher wine show? one i tasted and liked was the special reserve “Z” Zinfandel from baron herzog.

]]> By: Baruch Brodersen http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/comment-page-5/#comment-112179 Baruch Brodersen Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:11:47 +0000 http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/08/21/kosher-kings-are-kosher-wines-the-steals-of-this-era-episode-297/#comment-112179 Great show. Tasted the Hebron Heights Pardess last week so I know what you're talking about. Also had the HH's Isaac's Ram. Similarly disappointing. Both of these wines, as well as the Syrah are not among HH's best offerings, which imo are quite good. If you can, check out the 2002 HH's Armigeddon. Heavy on the oak, but boy what a wine! Their Makhpelah is also outstanding. Other Israeli kosher wines that rock: Castel Grand Vin 2003. Yatir Forest 2003. Yarden Brut, non-vintage. Binyamina 2003 Sirah Chosen Series "Ruby." A knockout! The Cave 2003. Benhaim 2003 Cab Sav. Reserve. Great show. Tasted the Hebron Heights Pardess last week so I know what you’re talking about. Also had the HH’s Isaac’s Ram. Similarly disappointing. Both of these wines, as well as the Syrah are not among HH’s best offerings, which imo are quite good.

If you can, check out the 2002 HH’s Armigeddon. Heavy on the oak, but boy what a wine! Their Makhpelah is also outstanding.

Other Israeli kosher wines that rock: Castel Grand Vin 2003. Yatir Forest 2003. Yarden Brut, non-vintage. Binyamina 2003 Sirah Chosen Series “Ruby.” A knockout! The Cave 2003.

Benhaim 2003 Cab Sav. Reserve.

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