Wine News Roundup
By Jules Polonetsky
A lot has moved in the wine world over the past few months. Here is what the kosher consumer should know.
The World...
The Sweet Dishes of Shavuot: Rich and creamy, dairy is the rule and not...
Ethel G. Hofman | JNS
Historically, Shavuot is the celebration of the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses at Mount Sinai, beginning seven weeks...
Jewish Food Creators Win Hearts and Minds, One Recipe at a Time
Tania Shalom Michaelian | JNS
When Chef Vlad Briantsev plates a dish in a VIP suite at Inter Miami Stadium, his audience includes David Beckham,...
Wines for Dairy Shavuot Meals
Jules Polonetsky
In just a few weeks, traditional Jewish kitchens will fill with the smell of butter, sweet cheese and warm crepes. Shavuot arrives on...
Don Ernesto of Hagafen Cellars: More Than 50 Years of Winemaking
Jules Polonetsky
There are winemakers, and then there are wine growers. Ernie Weir insists he is the latter — and after more than five decades...
The Agave Solution: Finding Complexity Beyond Scotch This Passover
Jules Polonetsky
For Jewish consumers, the arrival of Passover often signals a temporary farewell to beloved spirits. When the festive spirit calls for a L’Chaim,...
Elevating Your Holiday Meals: A Simple Guide to Passover Wine Pairings
Jules Polonetsky
As Passover approaches, it is time to think about your wine selections. My focus has often been on the seder, prioritizing easy drinking,...
2026 Wine Season Kicks Off
Jules Polonetsky
The 20th anniversary of the Kosher Food and Wine Experience (KFWE), presented by Royal Wine Corp., felt less like a trade show and...
Kosher Port Wine: The Return of Porto Cordovero
Jules Polonetsky
The kosher wine world is like the fashion industry — constantly changing, with producers often gambling on what will be the next...
Kingsmark Wine
By Jules Polonetsky
For decades, the peak of the kosher wine world was defined by the grand crus of Bordeaux.
Serious kosher wine connoisseurs looked toward...
