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. — a month ago

JJ Hornblass

9.1

This was actually a Covenant 2014 Malbec blend - Makom B’Sonoma. — 5 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.0

Covenant Wines - 2018 “Mensch” Lodi Zinfandel

Surprisingly tame for Lodi Zinfandel, also surprisingly good for Mevushal wine (fruit was processed by Flash Détente).

Have been wanting to try the wines of Covenant for a while, grabbed at WF to try during Bay Area Lock Down. — 6 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.0

Took about an hour to open, then was great. Paired with bourbon glazed salmon. — a year ago

with Brian

Rhonely Boy

9.1

Kosher for Passover — 4 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.3

Wonderful expression of OR Pinot — 6 years ago

with Brian

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, chocolates, spices, peppercorn, light vegetables and pencil lead.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, peppercorn and pencil lead.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.

This is a great, Petit Verdot based, red blend from Sonoma County. Nicely balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up, with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Drinking nicely now, and will age nicely in the next 5 years. I had it a year ago and it is drinking better now.

A blend of 60% Petit Verdot, 30% Malbec and 10% Syrah. Kosher. Not Mevushal.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$72. — 6 years ago

Sagee Aran

9.0

Covenant winery, Israel. Blue C Rose, 2017 vintage. From a magnum bottle. At the end of its drinking slot. Pale pink color, maturity tastes. Fruit tastes have left the bottle. — 3 years ago

K L

9.3

Excellent. Balanced and is very drinkable yet oaky and fuller. Remember this one. — 4 years ago

with Matt

Harvey Raben

9.3

The wine has a blend of blackberry, dried plum and other died fruits. The tannins are for structure but dissolve in the finish which lasts long enough to give spice notes of satisfaction. — 6 years ago