Kosher wines are becoming more and more popular throughout the wine world. Kosher wines are also being made all over the world where wines are being made. My first wine when I was five was a concoction of Mogen David Manischewitz and Club Soda. My Mom made this drink which is the equivalent of a low alcohol sparkling wine. This wine made from Concord Grapes was sweet and a good starter wine for the 5-year-old kid from Texas. Mogen David was so popular that it catapulted Illinois into one of the top five wine-producing states in the USA back in the 1960s and 70s. Manischewitz was initially only to be made for the Passover Seder, but it became a popular wine for the entire year.
What actually constitutes a Kosher Wine? It is a wine made like other wines in the world except Kosher wine must be under the careful watch of a Jewish Rabbi to ensure that it met the strict requirements of being labeled Kosher and that wine s handled and made by Sabbath-observant Jews. These wines to be cannot come into contact with foods that the Torah bans from consumption by Jews. Some fining agents used to clarify wines are made from shellfish and cannot be used in the winemaking process. Once the wines are finished and bottled, the supervising Rabbi then gives his blessing for those wines he has supervised to be labeled as Kosher. Kosher wines are allowed to be called “Kosher” because the supervising Rabbi has determined the wines meet the Kosher standards outlined in the Torah.
Kosher wines can be made from any of the grape varietals. Kosher wines are now being made throughout the world in today’s times. We see Kosher wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sangiovese to Chardonnay to Riesling and more! A partial list of these Kosher wines and their origination are outlined below:
Carmel Signature Mediterranean 2017
Barkan Special Reserve Winemaker’s Choice Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Shiloh Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Jezreel Valley Argaman 2017
Binyamina The Chosen Diamond 2017
Gush Etzion Winery Blessed Valley Chardonnay 2019
Tulip Black Tulip 2017
Netofa Dor 2017
Flam Noble 2017
Tabor Malkiya Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Psagot Peak 2017
Teperberg Essence Malbec 2016
Hagafen Estate Bottled Coombsville Napa Valley Dry White Riesling 2018
Covenant Red C 2017
Herzog Variations Be-leaf Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Herzog Generation IX Stags Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien 2017
Chateau de Santenay Les Bois de l’Alier Mercurey 2019
Château Guiraud 1er Cru Sauternes 2019
Chateau Giscours Margaux 2017
Chateau Montviel Pomerol 2018
Capcanes Flor de Primavera Peraj Ha'abib Montsant 2017
Elvi Wines Herenza Rioja Reserva 2014
Terra di Seta Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
Sforno Gran Reserva Red Blend Mendoza 2020
These wines come from Israel, France, Italy, Napa, Argentina and other locations.
These Kosher wines are becoming more popular with annual Kosher Wine and Food Celebrations held in New York City, London, California, and Israel to sell-out crowds of restauranteurs, foodies, and wine lovers. One of the promoters for the Kosher Food and Wine Expo, Vicki Jakubovic, told me, “Fans of the expo will be thrilled to know that social distancing won’t spoil the party this year. In fact, those coveted tickets won’t be needed when the 15th Annual Kosher Food and Wine Experience goes virtual on Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Next week’s Edition of Wine Walk will follow the wine explorations of ten women in the Texas Hill Country.
Ron Saikowski may be reached at rsaikowski@comcast.net.
January 27, 2021 at 01:00PM
https://ift.tt/2M8ZFND
Wine Walk: Kosher wines gaining in popularity - Houston Chronicle
https://ift.tt/31lUVcw
Wine
No comments:
Post a Comment