Comments on: 2006 Terrenal Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon

By: David Raccah

David Raccah — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:28:35 +0000

The 2009 Terrenal Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are both under the hasgacha of the OU and are of course kosher for passover. They are Mevushal and have aseconadry (or primary depending on how you see things) hashgacha that I cannot read, because it is so small.

The Cab is OK, but the Malbec is nice. Drink up, as these wines may live a year still, but are not meant for cellaring.

Finally, I live in Northern California, and the Trader Joes by us has tons of these two wines. We call them the “Kosher 2 Buck Chuck”, which of course makes NO SENSE, as even the original 2 buck chuck is now three dollars, and of course, this is not made by Charles Shaw.

Maybe a better name would be “Four Buck Shim”, who knows….

By: jason

jason — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:45:46 +0000

@Gershon I am not sure but Shimshon from a couple comments above is the distributor I am guessing he can let you know…

By: Gershon Schusterman

Gershon Schusterman — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:05:05 +0000

Can you tell me, if you know, who is the Kosher Supervisor for the Terranal Chilean wines?

By: jason

jason — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:44:39 +0000

Your comment is live, thanks for adding to the conversation.

By: Shimshon Welner

Shimshon Welner — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:18:08 +0000

Please send my comment to Harlan.
The South American Tierra Salvaje 2001-2003 are too old.
Our Spanish Tierra Salvaje 2001-2003 are still good if they were kept in the proper enviroment.
Our newest TS 2009 whites and 2008 reds are very good and you can find them at http://www.kosherwine.com for $4.99. Please let me know how they are after you try.
Best regards
Shimshon Welner

By: jason

jason — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:28:00 +0000

@Harlan Very good insight that I had not considered. Within the realm of kosher wines I can see how this would have an entirely different value proposition. Hopefully you enjoyed the Malbec as well!

By: Harlan Steele

Harlan Steele — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:51:19 +0000

Definately the Terrenal Cab is worth the 4 bucks- try to find another kosher wine at that price that is drinkable , let alone exists. I have bought some of the Tierra Salvaje at a closeout from earlier vintages and it was undrinkable, but this the 2009 you can be happy to serve I just purchased the Malbec and can’t wait to see what its like.. L’Chaim Chevra ( thank you T-J’s)

By: jason

jason — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:37:49 +0000

@marcia I can put you in touch with the winemakers if you want. Let me know…

By: marcia

marcia — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:46:20 +0000

i am trying to buy this wine as it is kosher. please advise as trader joes does not have it.

By: jason

jason — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:59:22 +0000

I sent an email to my contacts at the winery and cc’ed you both. Hope it helps!