New Releases This Pesach Pesach comes at a time when young- er wines from the previous year's harvest are sent around the world. Fresh, young wines make the per- fect accompaniment to Seder night given their light to medium body, which makes them easier to drink. Following a successful harvest in 2012, there are a number of interest- ing new wines being launched in time for the festivities. Yarden Sauvignon Blanc 2012 is a wine that displays a powerful elegance and an unmistakable fresh- ness. This is a deep-flavored wine with an inviting tropical aroma. A cool fermentation period fol- lowed by a short aging in French oak barrels give it a medium body and notes of oak and vanilla, which add another dimension to this deli- ciously complex wine. This wine will go perfectly with either a dairy or poultry-based meal. Golan Moscato 2012 was the first wine to be produced from the most recent harvest. For those looking for a slightly sweeter wine to end the Seder, the Golan Moscato is the perfect choice. Given its somewhat sparkling nature, it makes for a pleasant, easy-to-drink wine. PIGyhouse•T eat r March 16th @ 11am Kevin Devine Wear your silliest hat, tune up your sweetest singing voice... Then Hop, Skip, or Jump on over to Orchard Mall! 1 Galil Mountain Mon 2009: Pesach Facing page from left to right Mount Hermon Red 2012 displays strong notes of ripe red and black fruits, alongside hints of fresh herbs. Delightfully drinkable, Mount Hermon Red has good body and wonderful flavor. It is a very versatile wine and complements a range of dishes. wines are delicious served throughout the festival. Sweet wine was one of the three types of wines drunk in ancient Egypt. A varietal of the sweet Muscat grape, the Muscat of Alexandria is so called because of its association with ancient Egypt. The Muscat of Alexandria grape is still grown in Israel to this day, and the Yarden Muscat, a delicious des- sert wine, is made entirely from this varietal. Moving to ancient Israel, the grape species currently cultivated in Israel are considered to be of the same spe- cies originally grown in the land. To truly experience a wine that fully tells the story of its place of origin, turn to the superior quality single vine- yard wines produced in Israel. Single vineyard wines would have been most commonplace in ancient Israel as the winepress was generally located near, or within, the individual vineyards, avoiding the unnecessary transporta- tion of ripe fruit. There are some excellent Israeli single vintage wines that have received international acclaim. Two such award-winning wines are the Carmel Kayoumi Shiraz (2006), which won a Decanter Award in London, and the 2013 also sees the release of a number of aged wines, which will add another dimension to your wine selection on Seder night. The 2009 Alon has been scoring highly at international wine tastings and is a full-bodied wine with well-balanced flavors and a pleasant, long-lasting finish. It is a deliciously unusual blend that flew off the shelves when it was released in Israel. WEST BLOOMFIELD • MICHIGAN Orchard Lake Road • North of Maple For more info visit: www.orchardmallwb.com '1/41.0.10 ■■■■ • Last Collection Before the Sale! ookstock. ❑ Yarden Chardonnay Odem (2009), which won the Vinitaly Grand Gold Medal for its superior quality. Both vineyards are locat- ed in northern Israel on the foothills of Mount Meron and Mount Hermon, respectively. This Passover, to return to the wine of the ancient Middle East, the fourth cup of wine can contain some spicy additions. The Talmud lists more than 60 types of wine produced in ancient Israel includ- ing spiced, cooked and diluted wines. Ancient Egyptian wine Yarden was discovered to have Chardonnay Odem also been sweetened by adding fruits and honeys. Spicing a young, fruity red wine, such as the Mount Hermon Red, and heating with a little sugar and lemon will produce an unusual end to the most traditional of Jewish festivities. ❑ 7 Interactive Entertainmen for kids USED BOOK AND MEDIA SALE SUPPORTING THE NEED TO READ DONATE USED BOOKS AND MEDIA NOW: All kinds of gently used books plus audiobooks, videos, records, cds and dvds ADDITIONAL DROP-OFF SITES: DRIVE-THRU & DROP-OFF LOCATION: Check our website or call for exact dates and hours: www.bookstock.info 248-645-7840 ext. 365 KC West Bloomfield loading dock Jewish Community Center, Oak Park Jewish Community Center, West Bloomfield Laurel Park Place, Livonia Sarah and Ralph Davidson Hadassah House, West Bloomfield Sunday, March 17, 2013 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. bookstock We hope to see you at our sale April 21-28, 2013 at Laurel Park Place! E]••• HA DAS SAH THE CENTER J °ARLAND LITERACY COUNCI L 1 JEWISH lar COMMUNITY CENTER JN 14*. cl- r SOY NEXT March tr:42:11.1en 14 • 2013 1793310 35