Kosher Wine Guides
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What Is Pinot Noir? The Light Red That Goes With Everything
Pinot Noir is the lightest of the big three reds - pale, low in tannin, built on cherry and raspberry. What it tastes like, why it costs what it does, and which kosher bottles to start with.
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What Is Sauvignon Blanc? Grassy, Sharp, Refreshing
A green-skinned grape making dry, high-acid wine of citrus, cut grass and herbs. Why it suits fish and salad, how cold to serve it, and what to buy. -
What Is Merlot? The Soft Red That Got Unfairly Blamed
Merlot is a dark-skinned grape making soft, plummy, low-tannin wine. Why it got a bad name, how it differs from Cabernet, and the kosher bottles worth it. -
Syrah vs Shiraz: Same Grape, Two Names
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. The name signals the style: peppery and savory, or ripe and jammy. Here is how to tell which bottle you want tonight. -
What Is Malbec? Argentina's Big, Soft Red
Malbec is a dark-skinned red grape, French by birth and Argentine by adoption, that tastes big but drinks soft. What it tastes like, what to serve it with, what to buy.
