by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Mar 26, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Passover During The Pandemic, The Kosher Decanter
The coronavirus pandemic has upended all of our lives in different ways. Alas, Passover is just around the corner, and although many of us will make our seder alone or with only our immediate family, wine still plays a central role as part of The Four Cups. Kosher... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Mar 9, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
With the holiday of Purim upon us, many people think wine. Yes, I think wine daily, but for 24 hours I am joined by Am Yisrael, my Hebraic sisters and brothers. Purim begins tonight, Mar. 9, and runs throughout the day tomorrow, Mar. 10. I become more religious during... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Feb 14, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
What’s more romantic? A four-course prix fixe dinner or one you create for your love at home? I think the answer is obvious. Even if God didn’t grant you the gift of culinary prowess, your local takeout is a better plan than a jammed table near the kitchen in your... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Dec 30, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
On the eve of New Year’s, we turn our attention to wine that calls to mind jubilance, renewal, excitement, freshness. We think Champagne. Let’s get one thing straight immediately: It’s not “Champagne” if it’s not from Champagne, France. If you really want to irk your... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Nov 27, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Nothing pairs better with family holiday gatherings than copious amounts of wine. For every malady in life, we are taught that God created a solution. Often these solutions have remained hidden. For family angst, God has given us wine. For this, I thank thee! As you... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Nov 4, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Let us return to Israel, as is the innate desire for some of us, and visit Gush Etzion, which lies south of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and north of Hebron. Gush Etzion has played a part in much of Israel’s state and pre-state history, and the area is rich and deep with... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Oct 24, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Being a self-important wine snob comes with many fun evenings, boisterous parties with friends, and the occasional free bottle from importers and winemakers. Still, crowing about how much you know about wine also earns you endless calls and texts from friends... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Sep 25, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
For someone who loves Spanish wine so much, it would seem I’ve spent years traversing Spain, sipping wine as the sun sets over the Iberian Peninsula. But alas, I’ve learned to adore the wonderful Tempranillo grape from my humble abode in Pikesville as the sun sets... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Aug 30, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
If I put you on the spot and asked you to name the “noble grapes,” you’d probably first ask me what that even means. I would then explain that in recent times, wine experts and their ilk have named certain wine varietals as “noble” due to their “universality” and... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Aug 14, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
In the world of wine, when you hear Argentina, you immediately think Malbec. So much so, that you might assume Malbec is native to Argentina. Rather, Malbec is native to the lesser-famed wine region of southwest France, where it is called Côt or Auxerrois. French... read more
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