Wine Spectator: Kosher wines for the High Holidays

Posted on September 26, 2008

The Wine Spectator’s Kim Marcus has a new article on “kosher wines for the High Holidays” in the latest Wine Spectator (free until October 1).

Not surprisingly, all but one of the wines are from Israel. Whether you are Jewish or not, celebrating the holidays or not, these are great wines to seek out. You have to read the article for the whole story and tasting notes but here are the wines tasted and scores:

GOLAN HEIGHTS Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Yarden 2004 Score: 90 | $27
GOLAN HEIGHTS Chardonnay Galilee Yarden 2005 Score: 90 | $16
GOLAN HEIGHTS Gewürztraminer Galilee Yarden Heights Wine 2005 Score: 90 | $23 / 375ml
CARMEL Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee 2004 Score: 89 | $35
DOMAINE DU CASTEL Grand Vin Haute-Judée 2005 Score: 89 | $68
GALIL MOUNTAIN Shiraz-Cabernet Galilee 2005 Score: 89 | $18
RECANATI Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee Reserve 2005 Score: 89 | $25
BARKAN Cabernet Sauvignon Galil Altitude Series +624 Reserve 2005 Score: 88 | $38
GALIL MOUNTAIN Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee 2006 Score: 88 | $15
GALIL MOUNTAIN Viognier Galilee 2006 Score: 88 | $15
RECANATI Syrah Galilee 2005 Score: 88 | $16
YATIR Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Shiraz Judean Hills 2003 Score: 88 | $30

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