Herzog, A Tradition For Passover

The Herzog family moved to the United States in 1948, but they had already been producing wine in their native Czechoslovakia for six generations. The Herzogs survived fascism and communism before leaving Europe for New York City, where they faced poverty and beat that, too. They now specialize in making kosher wines from a variety of locations in California, one of them being Clarksburg, on the Sacramento River.

The 2024 Herzog Special Reserve Clarksburg Pinot Noir has alcohol hitting 14% abv, and the bottle sells for about $40.

This wine exhibits the earth of Clarksburg, most notably. The nose also features cherry, mocha, and black tea aromas. The palate is somewhat rustic, with notes of cherry, raspberry, coffee, and cola coming forward. The tannins are firm, yet subtle. This is a kosher for Passover wine, non mevushal, and one that will provide a nice pairing with brisket or any other type of beef dish. 

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