Molon Lave: Kosher Wine?

Hailing from the west coast I never knew many practicing Jewish folks growing up, having met a lot more of them on the east coast I still didn't realize that more than meat could be Kosher. Apparently there is a Kosher version of almost everything. From my basic understanding from something to be Kosher, wine included, it is made exclusively by Rabbis and made with machinery and equipment that is only used from the production of the Kosher product.  While visiting the Greek owned and operated Molon Lave Vineyards we found that they make "regular" wine as well as Kosher wine and are the only vineyard in the Commonwealth to produce the Kosher version in addition to 5 or 6 on the entire east coast. They currently produce 3 Kosher wines; 2010 Riesling which was a tart rather than sweet Riesling, 2010 Noiret a dry hybrid grape that has hints of pepper similar to a Cab Franc, and the best of the bunch, the newly released 2011 Chardonnay which was a nice oaky version. 

Greek handicrafts were also available for purchase. 

In addition to the Kosher versions, Molon Lave produces 8 additional wines. The most unique being the 2007 Kokineli, a traditional Greek wine that is made with pine resin which was once used to coat the ceramic urns that were used to make wine in Greece. The pine resin gave the wine a rosemary taste too, per Megan and her nose for wines she said "if I could wear a wine as a perfume this would be it." Other highlights were the 2010 Autumn Nectar with 3% rs was a refreshing blend of late harvest Riesling, Pinot Gris and Viognier, a buttery 2007 Chambourcin with a touch of fig and the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Megan enjoying the Kokineli

After our wine tasting we found that they also sell Greek olive oil and we couldn't turn that tasting down! I'm a sucker for Spanish olive oil, but let me tell you this was some of the best olive oil I've ever had. I think we all walked away with a bottle of one variety or another. There was the original version as well as infused options with lemon, orange, garlic, rosemary and basil. I picked up the rosemary which is so great to spice up some veggies. Molon Lave was a unique and enjoyable visit, especially for those who observe Jewish traditions. 

Spacious tasting room, with several bars to accommodate guests.