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Distillery 209- Kosher for Passover Gin- Kosher Wine Experience

2010-01-12T19:01:05-08:00

In a “first ever appearance” at the Kosher Wine Experience will be Leslie Rudd, Covenant co-owner and vintner, who will be pouring his new kosher-for-Passover gin-- Distillery 209. Leslie owns the only distillery in San Francisco—located right on the docks of San Francisco Bay—where he makes this high-end artisanal gin. It’s named after a century-old former distillery located on one of his vineyard properties in the Napa Valley. This will be the first official unveiling of of Distillery 209 in its kosher version.

Kosher Wine Society announces Lecture By Jeff Morgan-Covenant Wines

2010-01-11T18:50:21-08:00

Kosher Wine Society and Covenant Wines Present has announced a lecture on "The Essence of Yayin"
According to Jeff Morgan, Winemaker Of Covenant

Find out how great wines are made from the world renouned maker of “Covenant,” the luxurious and very rare Napa Valley kosher Cabernet Sauvignon.

Jeff Morgan has worked as west-coast editor of Wine Spectator and is author of five books on food and wine including Rosé: a guide to the world's most versatile wine, by Jeff Morgan and France Ruffenach and the 2002 Dean & Deluca Food And Wine Cookbook.

Tasting includes-

2007 Covenant 92 points

2007 Red C,”

Be one of the first to a sneak preview of the soon to be released “Covenant Lavan Chardonnay 2008.”

Tuesday Feb 2nd 2010
(7:00PM-9:00PM)
Fee $45.00

contact: info@kosherwinsociety.com

Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue
New York , NY 10017

Unique Culinary Event -Chef Shalom Kadosh- Kosher Wine

2010-01-11T18:33:37-08:00

www.wines-israel.co.il

A unique gathering of international chefs came together in Jerusalem to cook a Gala Dinner, to honor Chef Shalom Kadosh. Two hundred people paid NIS 1,800 (nearly US$ 475 each) for a ticket for this unique and prestigious event. The proceeds went to Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana, which cares for children and adults with disabilities.

Chef Shalom Kadosh, 62, has been Executive Chef of the Sheraton Plaza Hotel, now renamed the Leonardo Plaza, for thirty five years. This event was an opportunity for the culinary and wine industries to come together in order to pay respect to one of Israel’s finest and most modest chefs. His main achievement over the years has been to show that the words ‘kosher’ and ‘fine cuisine’ can co-exist together. For many years, his ‘Cow On The Roof,’ was the finest kosher restaurant in the world. During his illustrious career he has cooked for Kings, Queens, Presidents, Prime Ministers and all sorts of celebrities, who beat a path to his door.

The Gala Dinner, held at the Leonardo Plaza, was made up of six courses, accompanied by four wines. The panorama of visiting chefs included some of the greatest names in the culinary world. Georges Blanc, Michel Lorrain, Marc Haeberlin, Nadia Santini, Philippe Legendre, Michel Rostang, Emile Jung, Jacques Chibois and Jeffroy Patrick. These illustrious Chefs, worth 22 Michelin Stars between them, had gathered in Jerusalem to cook a kosher meal! They were joined by France’s most famous food critic, Gilles Pudlowsky of the famous Pudlow Guide.

Such a rare gathering of culinary talent reminded many of the twelve course dinner to celebrate 3,000 years of Jerusalem, held in 1996, which was accompanied by six wines. That was the first time the world’s most famous chefs came to cook in Israel. The organizer and coordinator of that unique event was also Shalom Kadosh! Now 12 years later, he had again invited the world’s best, and showing their immense respect for Kadosh, they came again, some even canceling winter holidays.

The foreign chefs were assisted in the kitchen by some of Israel’s finest chefs including: Haim Cohen, Yonatan Roshfeld, Meir Adoni, Nir Tzuk, Yoram Nitzan, Moshe Aviv, Meir Adoni, Yonatan Roshfeld and Yaron Kestenbaum. Special care was taken to match the food with some of Israel’s finest wines. These were selected from two Israeli wineries. One was Carmel Winery, Israel’s largest and most historic winery, founded in 1882 by Baron Edmond de Rothschild. The other was Yatir Winery, a boutique winery situated in Tel Arad, founded in 2000. The wines and after dinner drinks were as follows:

Pommery Champagne
A kosher cuvee of the French champagne was chosen for the aperitif, in honor of the French guest chefs.
90 points Daniel Rogov.

Yatir Sauvignon Blanc, Negev
One of Israel’s finest Sauvignon Blancs, from a most unlikely place. This wine comes from a vineyard in the Negev Desert.
90 points Daniel Rogov.

Carmel Limited Edition
The flagship wine of Carmel Winery. An elegant, old world, Bordeaux style blend.
93 points Daniel Rogov; 90 points Robert Parker; ‘One of 100 Most Exciting Wine Finds’ Wine Report.

Yatir Forest, Judean Hills
Blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon from Yatir Forest in the southern Judean Hills.
93 points Robert Parker; 92 points from Wine Spectator; 94 points Daniel Rogov; “Best Israeli wine ever tasted” Wine Report.

Carmel Sha’al Gewurztraminer Late Harvest, Golan Heights
Late harvested dessert wine, from northern Golan Heights vineyards.
Winner of gold medals in London & Israel. 90 points Robert Parker; 95 points Howard Goldberg.

Carmel Vintage, Judean Hills
A fortified wine made in the style of vintage port. Made from Petite Sirah grapes.
One of Israel’s best port style wines.

Carmel 100 Brandy
Pot distilled brandy, with components in the blend ranging from 8 to 25 years old. Aged in used wine barrels, in 100 year old cellars. Past Winner of the Trophy for Best Brandy Worldwide at the IWSC in London. “Best Israeli brandy” Daniel Rogov.

Such was the interest in the visit of all these chefs, that the event was covered by Israel’s Channel Two Television.

At the end of the evening, there were a number of speeches and presentations. Carmel Winery presented Chef Kadosh with a Magnum of Carmel Limited Edition in a special wooden box, signed by winemaker Lior Laxer and all the visiting chefs.
In a speech to close the evening, Shalom Kadosh pointed out that the dinner had proved that Israeli food and wine could be at the very highest quality level of international cuisine… and be kosher at the same time!
He made clear that events such as this had put Israel on the world map of gastronomy.

Baron Herzog Pinot Grigio-

2010-01-11T18:19:50-08:00

Baron Herzog announced that it just bottled it's first ever Baron Herzog Pinot Grigio. Customers can expect to find that in local wine stores end of January-February. They will also be releasing a Jeunesse Reserve Pinot Noir soon, which will be sold exclusively in the New York market.

Dalton Matatia- Limited Edition release Mid February

2010-01-11T18:13:23-08:00

Dalton Matatia (limited edition) will be released in mid February. A fine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc barrel aged for 2 years and then bottled aged for 1 year. Estimated 6000 bottles will be produced. a limited 1000 bottles will reach the United States.

Wine Tasting Notes from noted wine critic Daniel Rogov-

Dalton, Matatia, 2006 (Advance Tasting): A new release for the winery, a Bordeaux blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Developed in new French oak, showing deep and dark but not at all mysterious. On first attack aromas of mint, tar and a hint of iodine, those remarkably and perhaps surprisingly pleasing. Yields in the glass to reveal generous blackberry, blackcurrant and bitter orange peel notes and finally on the long finish hints of espresso coffee. With fine balance between wood, acidity, tannins and fruits, a thought-provoking and delicious wine. Produced in a limited edition of 6,000 bottles. If I had to find a single word to describe the wine that word would be "scrumptious". Approachable and enjoyable on release but best 2011-2016. Score 93. K

Dalton Winery-Dalton Zinfandel 2007 - www.wines-israel.co.il

2010-01-06T18:24:23-08:00

www.wines-israel.co.il Dalton Winery have launched their Dalton Zinfandel 2007. It is the most worthwhile version of this varietal so far in Israel.
In the past, Carmel have produced a White Zinfandel Blush wine, in their Selected Series. Furthermore Sea Horse Winery produce red Zinfandel blends under their Lennon and Take Two labels. Sea Horse Lennon is a blend of Zinfandel with a little Petite Sirah whereas Take Two is again mainly Zinfandel with Petite Sirah and Carignan.

The Recanati Petite Sirah Zinfandel is probably the most popular blend using Zinfandel.
However apart from these examples, it is not a variety that has caught on in Israel, despite all the experimental plantings of new varieties.
Dalton is one of Israel's leading wineries in the Upper Galilee. The Zinfandel grapes come from their Safsufa vineyard, in the foothills of Mount Meron, not far from the winery.

The Dalton Zinfandel is dark in color, almost black. There is an aroma of plums, raspberry and cinnamon. It is an oaky, 'big' wine from 12 months aging in oak barrels. It is an original. For those that want to taste an Israeli Zinfandel, this is it!

Covenants' Winemaker at Kosher Wine Experience NYC

2010-01-05T18:18:35-08:00

Those interested in trying the new Covenant and RED C wines can meet Covenant winemaker Jeff Morgan at the Kosher Wine Experience in New York City on February first. In addition to the most recent Covenant and RED C Cabernets, Jeff will be pouring the new Covenant Chardonnay “Lavan,” sourced from the famous Bacigalupi Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. (This is the vineyard that won the famous Paris Tasting of 1976, when California beat the greatest French wines at their own game in a blind tasting and put California squarely on the international fine wine map.)

Kosher Wine Recomendation of the Week From www.onlinekosherwine.com Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel

2009-09-10T19:54:04-07:00

Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel
Special for the wine of the week-At checkout in the memo section use coupon code KWR and get a 5% discount on the wine of the week- www.onlinekosherwine.com

Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel was produced using carefully selected grapes grown in the Watts, Pescador, and Locust Tree Vineyards located in Lodi California

The wine's deep color, rich texture, and lovely berry and jam notes bring distinction to Baron Herzog Old Vine Zinfandel. Enjoy this wine at room temperature with grilled steaks, roasted duck, or tomato based pasta dishes. To retain its outstanding character, the wine was lightly filtered and therefore may form some sediment as it ages. A best buy. $11.75

Wine Spectator Kosher Wines for the High Holidays

2009-09-08T19:19:55-07:00

Wine Spectator
Kosher Wines for the High Holidays
11 recently rated kosher wines for the New Year and breaking the fast
Laurie Woolever
Posted: September 8, 2009
Rosh Hashana begins at sunset on Friday, September 18, and Yom Kippur starts at sundown on Sunday, September 27. For your holiday entertaining and breaking the fast, take a look at this list of great, recently rated kosher wines. And, WineSpectator.com members, for recipe and food and wine matching ideas, be sure to consult the Wine Spectator recipe archive and the newly updated wine and food pairing tool.

GOLAN HEIGHTS WINERY Gewürztraminer Galilee Yarden Heights Wine 2006 Score: 90 | $23 / 375ml
Sweet, with ripe apricot and peach flavors that are supported by firm acidity. Buttercream and spice fill the rich finish, which features lots of pineapple and baked apple notes. Kosher. Drink now through 2014. 400 cases made. —K.M.

BINYAMINA The Cave Galilee 2005 Score: 89 | $65
An elegant red, with crisp flavors of red plum, cherry and spiced apple. There's medium-grained tannins on the long, plush finish, which features plenty of spice and cream. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Kosher. Drink now. 300 cases imported. —K.M.

CARMEI ZVI-SEGAL BROS. Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Heights Segal's Special Reserve 2004 Score: 88 | $20
This red features spice-accented red fruit flavors, including plenty of sandalwood and cardamom notes. Finishes with a touch of cream. Kosher. Drink now. 700 cases imported. —K.M.

DOMAINE DU CASTEL Chardonnay Haute-Judée C Blanc du Castel 2007 Score: 88 | $45
This has a seductive smoky essence to it, with ripe flavors of apple, pear, cream and basil. Thick, with rich, creamy notes on the powerful finish. Chardonnay. Kosher. Drink now through 2013. 400 cases imported. —K.M.

ZION Armon Galilee 2005 Score: 88 | $35
Plush and supple, with concentrated and refined flavors of raspberry, plum tart and dark cherry. The finish is suffused with sandalwood. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah. Kosher. Drink now. 627 cases made. —K.M.

ZION Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Tidhar 2006 Score: 87 | $15
Fresh and focused, with a seductive mineral and spice edge to the red plum, boysenberry and raspberry flavors. Mocha and chocolate notes linger on the juicy finish. Kosher. Drink now. 450 cases imported. —K.M.

GOLAN HEIGHTS WINERY Gewürztraminer Galilee Yarden 2008 Score: 86 | $12
This has a spicy aroma, with fruity flavors of peach, nectarine, apple and hints of golden raisin. A touch off-dry on the finish, with bright glazed citrus notes. Kosher. Drink now. 300 cases made. —K.M.

PSAGOT Merlot Judean Hills 2006 Score: 86 | $25
There's good balance to the red plum, berry and smoked cherry flavors, followed by plenty of herb and spice on the fresh, minerally finish. Kosher. Drink now. 500 cases imported. —K.M.

BINYAMINA Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Reserve 2006 Score: 85 | $25
Supple and ripe, with plum and dried cherry flavors flanked by hints of rhubarb and savory herb. Shows minerally touches on the finish. Kosher. Drink now. 400 cases imported. —K.M.

GALIL MOUNTAIN Yiron Galilee 2006 Score: 85 | $24
Medium-bodied, with a wild savory note to the plum and berry flavors. Features dark chocolate and mint on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Kosher. Drink now. 700 cases imported. —K.M.

PSAGOT Cabernet Sauvignon Judean Hills 2006 Score: 85 | $29
Focused, fresh and minerally-tasting, with lots of red plum and raspberry flavors that extend into the firm finish. Kosher. Drink now. 500 cases imported. —K.M.

Kosher Wine Society- "New Wines for the New Year" Event in New York City

2009-09-04T12:30:09-07:00

The Kosher Wine Society and the Soho Center for Jewish Life Present

"New Wines for the New Year"

Celebrate the New Year with New Wines, Vintages and Foods.
Come experience Special Rosh Hashana Foods, Amazing Cheeses, Apple cakes and exceptional brownies at the one of a kind event.

Wednesday September 9Th 2009 Soho NYC 83 Spring Street NY NY

KWS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS GET A PRE EVENT VIP TASTING STARTING AT 7PM THAT'S 30 MINUTES TO TRY WHAT YOU LIKE BEFORE THE CROWED COMES.

At event price is $50 so sign up early and Save!.

Wine List will include

SILVER CLOUD HEAVENLY WHITE
SILVER CLOUD HEAVENLY SWEET RED
BORGO REALE PINOT GRIGIO 2008
LANZUR MERLOT 2008
BORGO REALE PRIMITIVO SALENTO 2008
DALTON ALMA CABERNET SAUVIGNON-MERLOT 2007
CHATEAU HAUT MONT SAINT PEY 2007
SHILOH CABERNET SOD 2006
SHILOH MERLOT SHIRAZ 2006
Sentieri Ebraici Del Vecchio - 100% Sangiovese
Sentieri Ebraici Dona Gracia - 100% Trebbiano
Sentieri Ebraici Gioia - Trebbiano/Maraschino sparkling blend
Kiddush Hashem Cellars Syrah 2004.

From the Tura Estate Winery (Shomron, Israel)
Cabernet, Merlot,Cab-Merlot (50-50),Port

PLUS MUCH MORE!!!!

Event Sponsors
www.exceptionalbrownie.com
Kosher.com
Allied Importers
Shiloh Winery
Tura Estate Winery
Atalanta Cheese Company

Members: $36

NON-Members: $36