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Posted March 19 2008 by Zechariah Mehler

The ABC’s of Kosher Wine V-Z: In Vino Veritas

kOSHER WINE CHAIR All good things must come to an end and, on that note, I give you the final installment of Jewneric’s look at Kosher wine accompanied by some famous quotations about the aforementioned beverage.

Verbau Gewurztraminer 2002
Verbau Gewurztraminer has an elegant structure,a sweet body and a fruity bouquet. Spicy flavors and aromas, semi dry.

Best Served With: Asian and medium spicy dishes.

“I rather like bad wine one gets so bored with good wine.”
Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, British Prime minister and Jew

Alc/Vol: 12%
Cost: $13.99

Weinstock Cellar Select Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Weinstock Cellar Select Sauvignon Blanc has been produced from grapes grown in the cool Central Coast region of California. This has created a wine that displays the complex and unique aroma characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc. Look for notes of lychee and ripe apple with hints of melon and vanilla.

Best Served With: Full flavored fish, salads, cheeses, grilled chicken.

“Beer is made by men, wine by G-d!”
Martin Luther, German Professor, Theologian and definitely not a Jew

Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Cost: $15.99

GUESS WHAT?
There is no brand, region, or type of wine that starts with X, and so we skip it and move along.

Yatir Sauvignon Blanc 2006
From the Ramat Arad vineyard in the Northern Negev desert comes a ripe white wine with a flavor that is fruity, fresh and well-balanced. Showing a pale gold straw color, the aroma emits lime and blossom, which combines in the mouth with other citrus notes. This medium-bodied delight finishes long with a dry aftertaste.

Best served with: White fish, spicy poultry and green salads

“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart.”
Ecclesiastes, King, Theologian and yeah, this one is Jewish

Alc/Vol: 13%
Cost: $19.99

Zakon Muscatini Red 2006
Delightfully fresh, effervescent, and semi sweet, with outstanding fruity aromas and flavors.

Best Served With: Lightly flavored grilled meat or pasta dishes.

“Wine is at the head of all medicines; where wine is lacking, drugs are necessary.”
“There is no gladness without wine.”
Talmud

Alc/Vol: 5.5%
Cost: $9.99