Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Covenant – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2023
Napa Valley, California 🇺🇸

Overview
A bold, expressive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Covenant, crafted in a richer “valley-floor” style with generous ripeness and concentration. This bottling shows Covenant’s signature combination of power and polish, made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon and produced as a Non-Mevushal and vegan-certified wine, an excellent option for those seeking upscale kosher reds with true Napa character.

Aromas & Flavors
Black currant, blackberry compote, cassis, baking spice, cedar, a touch of mocha, and subtle graphite. Ripe yet not overdone, the fruit leads, but there’s enough structure to keep it focused.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, plush, and deeply fruited. Smooth tannins wrap around the palate with richness and warmth, supported by balanced acidity. The finish is long, dark, and satisfying, classic modern Napa Cab energy.

Food Pairings
Ribeye steak, lamb chops, brisket, barbecue short ribs, mushroom-braised dishes, or aged cheddar.

Verdict
A powerful, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon with unmistakable Napa Valley boldness. Approachable now, yet structured enough to improve with short-term aging. A high-impact, Non-Mevushal kosher Cabernet that easily stands toe-to-toe with many mainstream Napa labels.

Did You Know?
Covenant was founded by Jeff Morgan, a chef-turned-winemaker who helped redefine the identity of premium kosher wines in California. His stylistic goal has always been simple: make world-class wines first, that also happen to be kosher. — 8 months ago

Rachel Wisely

9.2

Dry and yummy. 2018 — 4 years ago

Vanessa

9.1

It’s no wonder Gewurztraminer is one of the four noble grape varieties in Alsace, France. 👏👏👏 It’s uniquely expressive, perfumed, rich, and oily with youthful and pronounced aromas 👃 of lychee, açaí, papaya, mango, pineapple, also sweet spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and rose, stargazer lily, elderflower, and wet stone. 🤩🤩🤩

👁 This wine is deep gold. 👄 It’s dry with a modicum of residual sugar. It has medium acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, and pronounced flavors, consistent with the nose, including notes of lychee, açaí, papaya, mango, pineapple, also sweet spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and rose, stargazer lily, elderflower, and wet stone. The finish is medium(+).

We’ve paired this wine with grilled vegan brats and roasted zucchini.

Albert Boxler, Gewurztraminer, Vintage 2018, ABV 13.5% (on the cusp of high alcohol).

Cheers to it almost being the weekend(?)! — 5 years ago

with Deked1

"Odedi"

9.1

Cheers to my first wine from Colorado.

Inky in color with a brick rim.

On the nose blueberries, currants, oak, light vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, Mediterranean spices, dark chocolates, vinaigrette, earth, herbs and peppercorn. Really nice nose.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, ripped cherries, red currants, light wood, cooked strawberries, spices, earth, herbs, light vinaigrette, light vegetables and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with firm tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty Petite Sirah from Colorado. Interesting and nicely balanced. Showing nice structure.

This 8 year old is good by itself or with food. Interesting and engaging.

This Single Vineyard needed time to open up. I gave it 90 minutes to bring out the tannins, which I really enjoyed. After 4 hours of airtime, the tannins get much finer.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

Grapes are grown in the Grand Valley AVA and fermented on their own yeast. Aged in American oak barrels. Unfiltered. Vegan. No sulfites added.

15% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity nose with blueberries, blackberries, black currants, vanilla, light cedar, black pepper, chocolates, licorice, cloves, spices, dark coffee, light vinaigrette, earth, leather and tobacco.

Full-bodied and smooth with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, coke, earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very enjoyable Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Nicely balanced with a tangy finish.

This 6 year old is showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (30 minutes). Good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch.

This Single Vineyard is rich and fruit forward. Showing nice structure, and will be good in the next 3 years.

Grapes are grown at 2,400 feet of elevation on Terra Rossa soil. Aged in French Oak barrels for 24 months. Kosher and vegan.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$59. — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

A light-bodied, unoaked-styled Chard easy to approach with undertones of citrus, pear, an unripe apricot, sustainably made, vegan-friendly, and gluten free 100% Chardonnay sourced from Monterey, California.

However, this is a wine label collaboration produced by Jax Vineyards in Calistoga, CA. The Jax Team is a family-run operation, with siblings Kimberly and Trent Jackson collaborating with their "green thumb" father, David, to make their wines.  — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.0

#kosherWineSunday

Dark purple in color with a wide purplish rim.

Nose of blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, licorice, light cedar, herbs, light barnyard, vegetables, tobacco leaf and earth.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, currants, black plums, licorice, tobacco, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, light bitter herbs and spices.

Tangy finish with round tannins and raspberries.

This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Showing nice complexity now. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

Rich and fruit forward with nice earth notes. Balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

Grapes were aged for 12 months in oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal. Unfiltered and Vegan.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — 3 years ago

Jamie P

9.1

Great Sangiovese! Rich, deep, umami favors…went great with vegan cacio e pepe — 4 years ago

Anna Perlmutter

9.1

No allergic reaction, very good Chardonnay — 6 years ago

Tony Assadi

9.2

Pairs well with vegan eggplant parmesan! I hate myself for saying that almost as much as I hate myself for liking it! — 6 years ago

with Lauren

"Odedi"

8.9

Pale lemon in color.

Fruity nose of lemons, green apples, grapefruits, spices and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with citrus, lemons, green apples and grapefruits.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Not very complex, but easy drinking even by itself.

Doesn't show like a typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, but very tasty.

A great wine to drink by the pool. Crisp, refreshing and tangy. Fruit forward and rich.

I had it all by itself. Kosher and vegan.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$20. — 6 years ago

Zoe Perry-Wood

8.9

Organic, light, easy and cheap! 13 ish at Vintages in Concord, MA great weeknight healthy, natural great with a healthy vegan meal. — 6 years ago

Diane Heyboer

8.9

What a fun wine. No year on the bottle but enjoyed this one with Romanian Ostropel de pui which is a garlic chicken stew. Apricot and honeysuckle on the nose with a light orange blossom character. Super enjoyable and plan to find again. Looking forward to summer on the deck with a bottle of this! — 2 years ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

This is a completely organic and vegan Spanish Rose’ blend of Bobal (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). Nice light pink color with some fuchsia highlights. Very fragrant with notes of ripe strawberries and white flowers. Fresh on the pallet featuring strawberries, melon and wet gravel. Just a hint of citrus on the finish. Bone dry with plenty of acidity and a bit of heft. Interesting blend of varietals and outstanding QPR! Thank you for sharing, Kase! — 3 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2016 | a rather sophisticated Fronsac, with the characteristics of a nobleman. Dark colour. Nice summerfruit in smell. Sultry in taste, especcialy after 24 hours aeration. Beautiful concentration. Good acidity, lively. Classic. Biowine. 90% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc. | Paired with beef tenderloin first day, a vegan salad and cheeses second day. — 4 years ago

Vanessa

8.9

This Côtes du Rhône blend is bright, light, youthful, medium-bodied, and red-fruit forward, with good acidity and medium tannins, pairing nicely with an alfredo pasta (vegan style) and spinach salad.

It’s an easygoing and food-friendly sipper.

Domaine Brusset, Laurent B., Côtes du Rhône, Vintage 2019, ABV 13%. — 5 years ago

with Deked1

Juha Hautanen

9.5

Anjan 80-vuotisjuhlan viini. Lohelle mutta menee muutenkin — 6 years ago

Auréliane Poney

9.8

Omg
Nutty, brioche-y goodness
Apricot, passionfruit, seaweed
Perfect pairing with vegan sushi — 6 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.1

Organic. Vegan. Quite tasty. — 6 years ago

Joshua Wanger

9.1

(Vintages 2015+ Vegan) — 7 years ago