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Why so sweet?

Although traditional Kosher varieties in America once tasted more like grape jelly than fermented wine, modern winemaking techniques have made it possible to quickly flash-pasteurize grape juice and wine with minimal negative effects.

Find out more about how Kosher wine is made today, its 2,000 year-old history, and the surprising ways it has begun competing with some of the world's top vintages...

The Kosher Wine Review - One-stop browsing for facts on what makes it kosher, tips on wine etiquette, and an extensive list of kosher wines by name, price, taste, country, value and other variables.

Redefining Kosher Wine - A good read in an archived story from Wine Enthusiast about the current Kosher wine scene, with a brief history, facts on the Kosher winemaking process, and mini-reviews of top wines in the category.

30 Second Wine Advisor - Passover and Kosher Wine - Article from Wine Lovers Page.com championing the modern version of the traditional wine and why you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy them, plus ratings and reviews on six of their favorites.

A Very Short Course in What Makes a Wine Kosher - From Eats and Drinks.com with a good laymen's explanation on the process, what a kosher wine is and is not, and with details on fermentation and pasteurization.

Kosher Wine - A good mix of stories on the subject from eLuna.com covering the contemporary market, Kosher wine history, and general-interest articles on choosing and tasting wine and giving Kosher wine as a gift.

Ad D’Lo Yadah - The Making of Kosher Wine, Beer, and Spirits - Good, engaging discussion on the topic with references to the Torah, and more on the intricate laws governing the fermentation and distillation processes.

also see related feature article -> Wines & Vines Thrive in Israel

also see -> Wine History | Wines of Israel

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