$30-$50 WINES

“A tremendous amount of world-class kosher wine is being
made in this category,” Jonna says.

• 2013 Hagafen Pinot Noir, Napa Valley. (Mevushal) From the winery: “This bright lively
Pinot jumps out of the glass with aromas of juicy cranberry and lush strawberry.”
Plum Price: $32.97
• 2013 Petit Castel Red, Judean Hills. “The Petit Castel is lovely this year, in its subtle way,”
Jonna says. “It is a blend of 53 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 36 percent Merlot with
small bits of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.”
Plum Price: $39.97
• 2013 Domaine Du Castel Chardonnay, Jerusalem. “Still the best Israeli white I’ve ever
tasted, by a very wide margin,” Jonna says. “Crisp, with the perfect balance of fruit and oak.
Expensive, yes, but worth every penny.”
Plum Price: $40.97

$16-$29.99 WINES

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“Th is price range is actually the sweet spot for me,”
Jonna says. “Th ere are a number of wineries that
maintain a tremendous level of quality without
pushing prices out of the reach of most people.”

• 2014 Les Lauriers des Rothschild Rose, France.
Plum Price: $16.97
• 2014 Goose Bay South Island Sauvignon Blanc, New
Zealand. (Mevushal)
Plum Price: $18.97
• 2014 Yarden Chardonnay, Galilee.
Plum Price: $19.99

2014 Yarden Chardonnay

UNDER $15.99 BOTTLES

Many good and enjoyable value wines here, Jonna says.

• 2014 Cantine Del Borgo Pinot Grigio, Italy. (Mevushal)
Plum Price: $11.97
• 2013 Hermon Mount Hermon White, Galilee.
Plum Price: $12.97
• 2013 Hermon Mount Hermon Red, Galilee.
Plum Price: $12.97

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What Is Mevushal?

Mevushal (literally “cooked”) wine is
frequently used by Orthodox and kosher
caterers so as to allow the wine to be
handled by non-Jewish or non-Orthodox
waiters.

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