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 five 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 1960’s and 70’s. 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 Winer must be under the careful watch of a Jewish Rabbi to ensure that it meets the strict requirements of being labelled KOSHER and that wine s handled and made by Sabbath-observant Jews. These Kosher Wines cannot come into contact with foods that the Torah bans from consumption by Hebrews. Some fining agents used to clarify wines are made from shellfish and cannot be used in the Kosher 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
• Barkan Special Reserve Winemaker’s Choice Cabernet Sauvignon
• Shiloh Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
• Jezreel Valley Argaman
• Binyamina The Chosen Diamond
• Gush Etzion Winery Blessed Valley Chardonnay
• Tulip Black Tulip
• Netofa Dor
• Flam Noble
• Tabor Malkiya Cabernet Sauvignon
• Psagot Peak
• Teperberg Essence Malbec
• Hagafen Estate Bottled Coombsville Napa Valley Dry White Riesling
• Covenant Red C
• Herzog Variations Be-leaf Cabernet Sauvignon
• Herzog Generation IX Stags Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien
• Chateau de Santenay Les Bois de l’Alier Mercurey
• Château Guiraud 1er Cru Sauternes
• Chateau Giscours Margaux
• Chateau Montviel Pomerol
• Capcanes Flor de Primavera Peraj Ha’abib Montsant
• Elvi Wines Herenza Rioja Reserva
• Terra di Seta Chianti Classico Riserva
• Sforno Gran Reserva Red Blend Mendoza
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. If you are looking for Kosher Wines, visit Total Wines or Spec’s Wines for a decent selection
