What I've Chosen for Myself

Here's what I've chosen for the seders this year. This year I followed my own advice a little better than previous years. Some of these wines are ones I've tasted before, while others are new to me. I should probably also mention that a case of wine made up of the bottles below can be very expensive indeed.

Moshe's Personal Choices

• Covenant Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (I'll write a review of this wine soon, which is one of the best available in the United States.) I realize that I should start off with a lighter-bodied wine, but I want to enjoy the first cup using the best wine I can.
• Pardess Merlot 2001. I'll probably use this for the second cup.
• Tishbi Cabernet Petite Sirah 2006. (Last reviewed in 2002.) I will offer this wine for the first cup for anyone who prefers a lighter wine, and this might be good for the third cup for anyone who wants to ease off for a bit.
• Chateau Labegorce Margaux 2001. I had this last year.
• Galil Mountain Pinot Noir 2005. I haven't had their Pinot Noir before, and the seder is a great excuse, but I am not certain I'm going to open this bottle just yet.
• Galil Yiron 2004. The 2000 vintage was outstanding, and the later vintages have always been excellent. Another good choice for the second and third cups.
• Recanati Shiraz Reserve 2004. A lighter wine for the first or third cups.
• Chassagne-Monrachet Les Charrieres 2001, a burgundy. I couldn't resist the idea of a change of pace.
• Herzog Black Muscat 2007, in case one of the sweet wine drinkers would enjoy something heavier.
• At the very end, I want something dry to clean my palate, but at the same time something that's reminiscent of a special after-meal treat. I've chosen Abarbanel's Cremant d'Alsace Brut.

To anticipate the inevitable question: These wines range in price from $15 per bottle to $85 per bottle. And let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Kosher Passover!

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