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| 75 | | | 89 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | This outfit puts out some of the finest Kosher wine I’ve ever tasted, but beyond that, the wines are absolutely excellent wines, and not only are they Kosher and Kosher for Passover, they’re Mevushal. I used the Chardonnay in a class on Kosher wines last year, and it was the group favorite (92 pts.; $25). Mine, too, and, as readers know, I’m not a Chardonnay-a-holic. This medium-bodied Shiraz does show its American oak at the outset, but it’s fairly subtle. The aromas launch with good fruit and a touch of vanilla, but then a bit of toastiness emerges. Plum, dark cherry and oak inform the palate. Tannins are round and silky, and the long finish is fruit-focused. The wine ages in a combination of French and American oak, although in my view it would benefit by ditching the latter. Overall, though, this is one of the best Kosher red wines I’ve ever tasted. Serve in tall, tulip-shaped glasses at about 65ºF/17ºC. Foods: chicken liver pâté with black peppercorns; black olives; exotically spiced braised chicken or lamb; roast, braised or barbecued beef short ribs; turkey or veal meatballs with mushrooms; braised lamb shank or roast lamb; roast duck; barbecue seasoning-rubbed steak; dishes with mushrooms; rich, aged cheeses.
Georgia Distributor:
La Fayette Selections | 03/01/2009 |
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