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Best kosher wines:

$5-$15:

Moscoto

$15-30:
Isaac's Ram
Jerusalem Heights
Psagot
Herzog - Variations 3/4/5
1848
Lewis Pasco - The Pasco Project

$30-$40:
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2014


$40-$50:

$50+:
Spain:
Elvi Herenza Reserva
Close Mesorah
Capcanes Peraj Habib
Capcanes flor de primavera (Grenache)
Capcanes flor samso (Carignan)

France:
Haut Condissas
Malartic 2005
Pontet Canet 2004
Echo de roses camile
Le Clide
Tertere Duagay 2009

Israel:
Flam Noble
Gvaot Masada
Shiloh Mosaic
Pesagot single vineyard 2013 and more recent
Yatir Forest
Castel Grand vin
Carmel Limited Edition
Recanati special reserve
Recanati wild vine Carignan
Recanati Marselan
Hebron Heights Machpela
Tura Mountain Peak
Flam Reserve
Louria Grand Vital

California:

Herzog Single vineyards
Herzog clone 6
Herzog SR - PS, PV, CS etc
Covenant Cab
4gates - all
Shirah
Hajdu

« Last edited by az on March 27, 2019, 06:27:34 AM »

Poll

What type of wine do you prefer

Dry wine
205 (69.5%)
Semi-dry wine
56 (19%)
Sweet wine
19 (6.4%)
Dessert wine
8 (2.7%)
The cheaper the better
7 (2.4%)

Total Members Voted: 295

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1000 on: March 15, 2023, 04:01:27 AM »
Same, but I was taught GIYF, so I asked Google Home what that means and I was told "garbage in, garbage out."
I.e., if the poll is requesting data in a very inaccurate manner, the data is garbage, as is the result.

@Moshe Green - I take it that you disagree with my opinion about the data being flawed. I tried explaining it a few times, I don't think explaining it again will convince you to agree with me. So let's agree to disagree.
I appreciate that information and comment.
 
I probably come from a much different background (grew up out of town and now live in Israel) than most and appreciate you respecting my opinion. Things are done differently in different areas and among different types of people.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1001 on: March 15, 2023, 06:01:00 AM »
I probably come from a much different background (grew up out of town and now live in Israel) than most and appreciate you respecting my opinion. Things are done differently in different areas and among different types of people.
Welcome to DDF! Please play nicely & enjoy your time here!

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1002 on: March 15, 2023, 07:04:11 AM »
Looking for red wine that i can drink  for kiddush/seder on empty stomach

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1003 on: March 15, 2023, 10:21:06 AM »
Looking for red wine that i can drink  for kiddush/seder on empty stomach
why not get a siyum?

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1004 on: March 15, 2023, 11:47:05 AM »
I saw that on kosherwine.com, I'll have to see if they have it locally so I can try just 1 bottle first. Have you tried it?

Have not but it's popular. Iirc there may be one from Zion winery that's slightly higher alcohol that people like.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1005 on: March 20, 2023, 03:07:22 PM »
Have not but it's popular. Iirc there may be one from Zion winery that's slightly higher alcohol that people like.
Still planning on trying that Amuka Light if I can find it locally, but I also found that both Kedem and Kesser have some lower ABV wines that are listed as something other than fully sweet, and are non-mevushal in the big bottles.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1006 on: March 20, 2023, 07:18:23 PM »
Still planning on trying that Amuka Light if I can find it locally, but I also found that both Kedem and Kesser have some lower ABV wines that are listed as something other than fully sweet, and are non-mevushal in the big bottles.

Readily available in Flatbush stores if that helps

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1007 on: March 21, 2023, 09:37:03 AM »
Still planning on trying that Amuka Light if I can find it locally, but I also found that both Kedem and Kesser have some lower ABV wines that are listed as something other than fully sweet, and are non-mevushal in the big bottles.

I needed to be in Boro Park and Flatbush last night and on the way out of Flatbush I stopped at a wine guy who I knew carries a hard to get variety that I like - Teperberg Vision (Gold label) which is a blend of Cab and Petit Syrah. I asked him about the Or Hagnuz Amuka Light and he had it @21.99, so I bought a bottle.

When I was checking out he told me that he does free delivery in NY for orders over $30 so you may want to try ordering from him - Liquors Galore - 1212 Avenue J 718-338-4166 - info@liquorsgalore.com

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1008 on: March 21, 2023, 11:38:09 AM »
I needed to be in Boro Park and Flatbush last night and on the way out of Flatbush I stopped at a wine guy who I knew carries a hard to get variety that I like - Teperberg Vision (Gold label) which is a blend of Cab and Petit Syrah. I asked him about the Or Hagnuz Amuka Light and he had it @21.99, so I bought a bottle.

When I was checking out he told me that he does free delivery in NY for orders over $30 so you may want to try ordering from him - Liquors Galore - 1212 Avenue J 718-338-4166 - info@liquorsgalore.com
Lol, he should've had it on his Postmates page - I made orders from there last week that someone brought from Booklyn for me.
Thanks for the info.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1009 on: March 30, 2023, 02:36:08 PM »
Wine Q for the tzibbur - I bought some Barkan Classic (Petit Syrah) last evening and left the bottles in the car overnight accidentally. Temp outside dropped into the low 30s (it was 34 when I got in the car this morning). Any potential damage to the wine? Its 12% abv.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1010 on: March 31, 2023, 09:00:28 AM »
Wine Q for the tzibbur - I bought some Barkan Classic (Petit Syrah) last evening and left the bottles in the car overnight accidentally. Temp outside dropped into the low 30s (it was 34 when I got in the car this morning). Any potential damage to the wine? Its 12% abv.
Barkans can't get worse, so maybe it improved!

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1011 on: March 31, 2023, 12:01:47 PM »
Barkans can't get worse, so maybe it improved!

Wholly disagree. Have you had the Altitude series or the Cabernet Special Reserve? I would rate both of those as much better than their price range. And the Classic Petit Syrah (priced between 10-12) is easily as good as any Petit Syrah in the $30 range.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1012 on: March 31, 2023, 12:57:36 PM »


Barkans can't get worse, so maybe it improved!
Wholly disagree. Have you had the Altitude series or the Cabernet Special Reserve? I would rate both of those as much better than their price range. And the Classic Petit Syrah (priced between 10-12) is easily as good as any Petit Syrah in the $30 range.

They hired a new winemaker a couple of years I wonder if his wines are now becoming ready.

As an aside they desperately need to update their label design.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1013 on: April 09, 2023, 03:18:51 PM »
I needed to be in Boro Park and Flatbush last night and on the way out of Flatbush I stopped at a wine guy who I knew carries a hard to get variety that I like - Teperberg Vision (Gold label) which is a blend of Cab and Petit Syrah. I asked him about the Or Hagnuz Amuka Light and he had it @21.99, so I bought a bottle.

When I was checking out he told me that he does free delivery in NY for orders over $30 so you may want to try ordering from him - Liquors Galore - 1212 Avenue J 718-338-4166 - info@liquorsgalore.com

The ohr haganuz light was very disappointing. Not much in the way of flavor and certainly not worth the $22.

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1014 on: April 09, 2023, 05:41:39 PM »
Psagot Cabernet Sauvignon is delightful time and again.
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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1015 on: April 09, 2023, 05:43:00 PM »
The ohr haganuz light was very disappointing. Not much in the way of flavor and certainly not worth the $22.
It is a made to fill a specific purpose and not for taste
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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1016 on: April 17, 2023, 06:07:34 PM »
The ohr haganuz light was very disappointing. Not much in the way of flavor and certainly not worth the $22.
Still planning on trying that Amuka Light if I can find it locally, but I also found that both Kedem and Kesser have some lower ABV wines that are listed as something other than fully sweet, and are non-mevushal in the big bottles.
I ended up with just the Kesser. I tried both the Seven Seventy and Eminent. Eminent was easily the winner for me, especially as a kiddush/havdala/4 kosos wine, but neither is something I would drink beyond those circumstances.
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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1017 on: April 17, 2023, 10:03:12 PM »
Liked Jeunesse Reserve Red Wine Blend

Anyone know why it's so hard to find?
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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1018 on: April 18, 2023, 12:27:34 AM »
Liked Jeunesse Reserve Red Wine Blend

Anyone know why it's so hard to find?
Better than homemade?

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Re: What's your favorite (kind of) wine?
« Reply #1019 on: April 18, 2023, 10:13:15 AM »
Better than homemade?
Nope, but a very good 2nd place.:)
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