Saturday, December 19, 2009

Spanish wines

Spanish wines are wines produced in the southwestern European country of Spain. Located on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain has over 2.9 million acres (over 1.17 million hectares) planted—making it the most widely planted wine producing nation but it is only the third largest producer of wine in the world, the largest being Italy and France. This is due, in part, to the very low yields and wide spacing of the old vines planted on the dry, infertile soil found in many Spanish wine regions. The country is ninth in worldwide consumptions with Spaniards drinking, on average, 10.06 gallons (38 liters) a year. The country has an abundance of native grape varieties, with over 600 varieties planted throughout Spain though 80 percent of the country's wine production is from only 20 grapes—including Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Palomino, Airen, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Cariñena and Monastrell. Major Spanish wine regions include the Rioja and Ribera del Duero which is known for their Tempranillo production; Jerez, the home of the fortified wine Sherry; Rías Baixas in the northwest region of Galicia that is known for its white wines made from Albariño and Catalonia which includes the Cava and still wine producing regions of the Penedès as well the Priorat region.

wine-producing countries such as France, Italy and Spain

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Yarden Chardonnay 2005


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Mevushal: No
Alc/Vol: 14%
Size: 750 ml
Region: Israel
Type: Dry
Color: White
Varietal: Chardonnay
Supervision: Circle K

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    General Information
Yarden Chardonnay was produced entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Golan Heights. The cool climate, rocky volcanic soil and high altitude are ideal conditions for growing classic wine grape varieties. Barrel fermentation and aging, along with partial malolactic fermentation, yields a beautifully complex wine balancing fruit with butter and oak. To preserve the quality of the wine, this bottle should be stored on its side in a cool, dark place. Best served at about 55 degrees F.
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Yarden
The Golan Heights Winery produces premium varietals, proprietary blends and traditional method sparkling wines, marketed under the labels "Yarden", "Gamla" and "Golan". The winery was founded in 1983 and is located in the small town of Katzrin, high up on the Golan Heights. By combining state of the art technology with traditional vinification techniques, the company has succeeded in producing award-winning wines, firmly placing Israel on the international wine map.

Awards

Wine Spectator  90 Points   2005 vintage 
Rich and well-structured, with ripe apple and apricot flavors accented by mineral and citrus notes. The crystalline finish ends with spice and hints of sea salt. Kosher. Drink now through 2011. 6,971 cases made.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Quick & Kosher - Recipes From The Bride Who Knew Nothing


Jamie Geller is the debut host of Simply Kosher, a new cooking series launched by the Orthodox Union website. She is a freelance producer for HBO and the Food Network. She is also a nationally syndicated food and lifestyle columnist, Jamie's articles have appeared domestically and internationally via the Jewish Press (America s largest independent Jewish weekly newspaper); American Jewish Life, The 5 Towns Jewish Times, Mother's Helper Magazine and online. She and her husband have two daughters, with a third on the way. They live in Monsey, NY

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Jewish Food

What does it mean? The verse comes from Torah [Deuteronomy 8:3] and is a reference to the miraculous manna, which fell from heaven daily during the Jewish people's sojourn in the wilderness. The conclusion of the verse is that "rather, by the utterance of God's mouth does man live." Thus, it is reminding us about the true source of human sustenance.

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