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
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Jul 25, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
I love the Jacques Capsouto story. It’s a story of perseverance, deep love for food, wine and Israel. Jacques Capsouto (Facebook) Born an Egyptian Jew, Jacques moved with his family to France as a teenager, where he grew to love the embedded culture of world-class... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Jun 27, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Vitkin is a new name to the kosher wine scene. Though the Israeli Vitkin Winery has been producing wines since 2001, the first kosher vintage was in 2015, and I am happy the good people at Vitkin made this momentous decision. The producers include founders, Doron... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Jun 13, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Did you think man could exist on wine alone? Well, the answer is: Yes! Still, variety is the spice of life, or so they say, and my beverage glass is no exception. I like to add beer to the mix every now and then. The notorious hot ‘n’ sticky Charm City summer months... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | May 30, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Memorial Day is a day to reflect upon the sacrifices many heroes have made for our country. Many American Jewish families, including my own, have a legacy of service to the American military and we pause to reflect upon their sacrifices for our fragile freedom.... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | May 16, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Many of us see a French label and quietly put the bottle back on the store shelf, afraid to try what we don’t know. Take risks! Try something new! Try a different varietal, wine from a new country, a compelling blend! Ask your friends what recent wine they’ve loved.... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Apr 25, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Now that warm weather is upon us, it’s time to dust off the swim trunks, claim a place on the pool chairs and enjoy the new season’s bounty of wines. The Details I hereby declare it rosé season. Rosé’s crisp acid balanced with lightly refreshing fruit creates the... read more
by Dr. Kenneth Friedman | Apr 11, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Kosher Decanter
Well, fellow Israelites, our Festival of Freedom is upon us, and what better way to celebrate our Exodus from Egypt than with a plentiful bounty of fermented grapes, some from the Land of Milk and Honey itself? Now, Pesach is a time when wine truly takes center stage... read more
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