QOTD: the last time I had a kosher wine was during my first marriage, and I’m sure it was not over $20.00 because I think I picked some of them out and there were no kosher wines at that price range. I don’t think that anybody really drank them – they were just for the ceremony. Passover gatherings were a lot of fun and I sure miss them. Russian Cream with strawberries was very popular at that time. I still have the recipe.

Never had a kosher wine, and after this show I have no plans to try one. How about doing a show on NJ wines?

Hey Gary-

Newbie here. Watched several episodes but this is the first time I have felt compelled to post.

However, I just want to reiterate what has already been said by others. Hebron Heights winery is NOT located in one the better Israeli wine-producing regions & consequently does not produce great wines. They DO however do a great job of marketing (nice bottles & labels – what is inside, not so much). Also, their importer is known for pricing wines higher than the typical markup.

Gary – I am a NYC resident in Israel right now preparing to do some business with many of the small boutique wineries others have mentioned here. Drop me a dime (OK, email) and if you do have a sincere interest I’d be thrilled to discuss Israeli wines (kosher & non-certified) further.

QOTD – yes, many & some that are DAMN GOOD. Others, such as the oft mentioned Baron Herzog (OK, this one is

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QOTD – yes, many & some that are DAMN GOOD. Others, such as the oft mentioned Baron Herzog (OK, this one is

QOTD – yes, many & some that are DAMN GOOD. Others, such as the oft mentioned Baron Herzog (OK, this one is

Anybody remember the episode of “Frasier” where he and Niles have to pretend they’re Jewish because Frasier is dating a Jewish girl? The girl’s mother comes over to the apartment and asks for a glass of Manischewitz, so Frasier takes a glass of cabernet and adds sugar. He then gives the glass to Niles to taste and Niles spits it out and says “It’s DREADFUL!” whereby Frasier says something to the effect of “then it’s perfect.”

That has been my impression of kosher wine until now, and I don’t think I have ever had any. But now I know that if I’m ever invited to a seder, there are decent bottles of wine out there that I can bring along.

QOTD: had a sip of Kosher at a wedding once. hated it. but what did i know?

MaryS: I agree – I’d love to see a show on Jersey wine! I’m from the state and had no idea there were vineyards… i know you can find wine anywhere, but i’ve never come across a Jersey wine – that’d be a sweet show!

Hey Gary!

Sorry to hear that the wines were not that great and you couldn’t prove your point. I’m sure there are better ones out there. I’m actually not sure what the whole process for kosher wine is. So I don’t know how they are really different, other than a blessing (no influence in the taste?).

Did you know that Capçanes in Montsant, Spain (read Capsanes), makers of the Mas Donís, makes a kosher wine. In fact that coop was largely producing bulk wines until the jewish community in nearby Barcelona asked them to produce a kosher wine. That let them to pursue higher quality throughout the range to where they are today. Anyway, their kosher wine is called Flor de Primavera or Peraj Ha’abib (Spring Flower). I haven’t tried it but it should be good. I loved the Mas Donís for what it was. This one is in the $30 price range.

QOTD. I haven’t knowingly had a kosher wine. But maybe I’ll try this shortly.

Anyway, cheers!

BTW. http://www.cellercapcanes.com/english.htm

Gary, Perhaps you should check your stock of the Covenant to see if it was a bad bottle. Wow! What a reaction!!

QOTD – Like many people, my only relationship with Kosher wine was when I joined my best friends family for Passover in North Caldwell, NJ (I was 12 years old) and my girl friends Dad gave me a small glass of Manashewitz Concord Grape (I think) My palate has improved since then and she remains one of my best girl friends. Though I must say she and I never drank so much in NYC that we had to vomit in an alley.

Why don’t you do a show on your top 4 or 5 favorite wines? Like to know what blows your hair back when you’re not on the air!

Sorry about the misspelling of Manischewitz!

Okay, guilty as charged!…I am a NEWBIE and have been “lurking” for about three weeks. Just a little shy and only recently into wines. I have to say, today’s show is not compelling me to go looking for the kosher wines you tried! And I usually go running to my wine guy to find at least one of the bottles. How about another round of Kosher tasting with something to try out at home!?!?!
Cheers to the Nation!!

QOTD: Nope – never had a Kosher wine at all.
Glad you’re back 🙂

Wait!!! Manischewitz doesn’t cost 20$!!! My uncle has been ripping me off every passover!
Love the show!

Gary,

I had to come out of “lurker status” for this episode…what a great string of shows. I’ve come across something recently and I thought it might be an interesting take on a show. I’ve seen people drinking wine from straws this summer (Gasp! How could they?!?) However, there was a viable situation i promise you…this person did not have the use of their arms. I was wondering what if any difference it would have on the flavor profile…and thought you might want to try another take on how to enjoy wine. As for the QOTD: No…I have not tried any wines over $25 that were Kosher to my knowledge. Cheers,

QOTD: Not to my knowledge. There’s a Kosher Wine section at the LCBO here in Ontario, but I’ve never picked up anything from there. And after this episode, I’m definitely not going out of my way to find or try any.

Big Shout Out to Chakira who gives a very good description and history lesson on what makes a Kosher wine and why.

I read several comments from folks who do not understand what makes a wine Kosher (i sure didn’t) and think everyone can learn something from Chakira’s post.

Since the posts are not numbered, I can not tell you how to find it other than it was posted 16 hours ago.

Grasshopper

Kosher wine over $20 bucks, hell (I mean heck) no!

good show.. I think I will pass on the kosher wines for now.. can’t wait to find out what gary has planned for the 300th show..

Sure: Hagafen cellars of california (Napa southern end) makes a high quality line. Try them. Also, try Weinstock cellar select (Cal) cab,about $16, very classy and worth more. Italian: Rashi Barbera d’Alba, a slightly ripasso edge.
Been drinking lots of kosher from doing temple wine sales for passover.Told GV about the Weinstock months ago… one of my favorites and high qpr.

Also agree with rich saffer, about Golan winery. forgot about them. Fyi, Rashi is revered as a talmudic scholar, but his day job was vintner.

In 8 more days, something crazy better be happening

Thanks for doing this show. I’m looking forward to the one on non-Kosher Israeli wines. NPR did a piece on the excellent prospects to come a few years back, and I’d love to get an idea of where to start.

QOTD: I grew up where everyone was Italian, so no, no kosher wines there. 8 days to go…

QOTD – No, never tried a kosher wine at all. And I think it’d be safe to say I’ll never spend any of my own money to try one. They simply do not interest me whatsoever.