A Viable Crystal Ball (2016 Preview)

…Château Giscours, Léoville-Poyferré and Smith Haut Lafitte, Herzog Special Reserves, Hagafen Cabernet Sauvignon, Yatir Forest, Binyamina Cave, Castel Grand Vin; even those drinking more affordable wines had a few wines they consumed on a regular…

2021 Pesach Wine Buying Guide

…(also the Sauvignon Blanc) [both mevushal] 18. Grume d’Or Pinot Noir 2019 [mevushal] 19. Hagafen, Riesling (Dry), Lake County, 2018 [mevushal] 20. Herzog, Lineage, Sauvignon Blanc, 2019 [mevushal] 21. Herzog, Variations, Cabernet Sauvignon, Five, 2018…

The Year that Was (2105 Look Back)

…one of their higher-end wines in a mevushal version. While a good idea in principle, the majority of these “experiments” has been unsuccessful to date, with Herzog’s higher end mevushal offerings and Hagafen’s “Prix Reserve”…

2020 Annual Pesach Buying Guide

…White, 2018 Hagafen, Dry Riesling, 2018 [mevushal] Herzog, Special Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2016 (also 2016 Russian River Chardonnay) [both mevushal] Jerusalem Winery, 4990, Cabernet Sauvignon, Eish Kodesh, 2016 (also 4990 Montifiore Chardonnay)) Jezreel…

Age-Worthy Wines

…California Covenant, Solomon, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 (from Leslie Rudd’s Grapes) Covenant, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, 2007 or 2008 Four Gates, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot & Chardonnay(!) Hagafen, Prix, Mélange, 2004-2006 Hagafen, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Herzog, Generation…

The Year that Was

…like the OU and OK to allow non-mevushal wines to be served in restaurants, the primary options for the kosher wine consumer in restaurants has been the wines of Herzog and Hagafen, with the entry-level…

Champagne (and Sparkling Wines) [Older]

…enjoyable drink! Hagafen Brut Cuvée, Napa Valley, 2001: While my favorite kosher Champagne remains the Nicolas Feuillatte and the best bang for your buck remains the Golan Heights Blanc de Blanc, as the Nicolas Feuillatte…

Trending Upwards – 2010 Trends

…is the 2006 Hagafen Mélange – stay tuned. Shabbat Shalom, Yossie I “Almost” Made The List: Binyamina, Late Harvest, Cluster Select, Gewürztraminer, 2008 and 2009 Brobdignanian, Grenache, 2008 Carmel, Appellation, Carignan, 2006 Dalton, Matatia, 2006…

While Standing on One Foot

…Valley kosher wines for years, this was the first time I actually got to visit the stunningly beautiful Napa Valley and surrounding areas. Spending quality time with the folks from Herzog, Hagafen, Brobdingnagian, Hagafen and…

The Elusive Chameleon (Zinfandel)

…will continue to cellar for another couple of years. Well worth seeking out and a YH Best Buy. Hagafen, Prix Reserve, Moscowite Ranch- Block 61, Zinfandel, 2006: While the Dalton listed below is probably my…