Herzog Selection Kosher
French kosher wines, curated by the Herzog family since the 1800s.
The story behind Herzog Selection
The Herzog family has been in the wine trade since Rabbi Menachem Herzog ran a distillery, winery and brewery in Vrbove, Slovakia, around 1810. Eugene Herzog survived the war, reached New York in 1948 and took over the Royal Wine Company. The Herzog Selection label is the family's curator's stamp, not a California estate: these are French wines brought in under Herzog authority, many of them made with Pierre Miodownick, one of Europe's most respected kosher winemakers.
So the grapes come from Bordeaux, the Loire Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Pays d'Oc, and every bottle carries Orthodox Union certification, kosher for Passover and year round. Some are Mevushal, some are not, which matters if you keep a kosher kitchen or pour for guests.
Explore the Herzog Selection range
Five everyday French bottlings, from a nine dollar Chardonnay to a Loire Vouvray. Reds, whites, and one soft red best served cool.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzog Selection Chardonnay | White, Pays d'Oc | About 12 to 13% ABV | Soft, easy fruit; chilled aperitif or roast chicken |
| Herzog Selection Cabernet | Red, French table wine | About 12 to 13.5% ABV | Straightforward dry Cabernet; burgers and pasta |
| Herzog Selection Merlot Vdp | Red, Vin de Pays | About 12 to 13.5% ABV | Plummy, medium body; turkey and poultry |
| Herzog Selection Chateneuf | Red, semi-sweet blend | About 10.5 to 13% ABV | Soft and semi-sweet; serve cool, not cold |
| Herzog Selection Vouvray | White, Loire Chenin Blanc | About 11 to 12% ABV | Crisp, yeasty Chenin; fish, cheese, mild curry |
Which Herzog Selection is right for you?
Nothing here asks much of your wallet. The Herzog Selection Chardonnay runs $9.99, the Cabernet and the Merlot Vdp are $10.99 each, the Chateneuf is $13.99 and the Vouvray tops the label at $15.99. That is real French wine under kosher supervision for table-wine money, which is why we have kept the shelf stocked for years. Stock turns over, so call ahead at (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you what is on hand before you drive to Commack.
Dry, dependable red that carries brisket and roast chicken without competing.
Real Loire Chenin Blanc, crisp and yeasty, at a price that invites a second bottle.
Nine dollars, soft and chilled, fine with fish or leftovers on a Tuesday.