Kosher (and good) sherry??

[p.j.]

Hello! I did a search of this board and could only find mention of sherry in threads about old casks used for aging scotch.

Can anyone direct me to some decent kosher sherry? I actually like it, and it is a necessary ingredient in Chinese cooking. Makes stir frys delicious.

Thanks, p.j.

[gonzogarbonzo]

p.j.:

Tio Pepe Kosher Palomino Fino is what you are looking for.

It is the real deal, from Jerez, and very dry.

It's available now; its availability to you depends on where you live, the inventory of your local shops, and whether your state permits you to purchase wine via te internet.

You can view a photo of the label (including London Bais Din hechsher) here: http://www.epicurious.com/images/arti...

[midasgold]

I believe KEDEM also produces a sherry. And Reese and another brand or two produce (or distribute) O-U-certified cooking sherry.

[p.j.]

Midasgold,
Thanks. I really am looking for a sherry that is drinkable. I will keep your suggestions in mind, though.
Shanah Tovah, p.j.

[p.j.]

Thanks! I will have to call the local purveyors.
Shanah Tovah. p.j.

[p.j.]

Thanks, gonzo! I will have to call the local purveyors.
Shanah Tovah. p.j.

[p.j.]

gonzo,
I finally went today to pick up a bottle of Tio Pepe that I had the wine store order: lo and behold: no more hecksher!!!!!! ARGH. No mention of kashrut on their non-searchable website.
Does anyone know of anyone who makes a kosher drinkable sherry???
Many thanks, and chag Pesach sameach , p.j.

[lburrell]

Here's a link to a kosher wine seller that claims to have Tio Pepe still certified kosher. Maybe some is left over, or maybe the omission is temporary or a mistake. I don't know about the pricing and shipping might be a problem, but I thought it worth a try. For cooking we use mirin which is easy to find here in california certified kosher and makes a great substitute. I don't think you would want to drink it though, even after passover.
http://www.kosherwine.com/cgi-bin/car...

[ravyossi]

I believe that Tio Pepe makes both hechshered and non-hechshered Sherry. Contact one of the major kosher wine distributors in the NY area (i.e. Skyview), they will probably be able to help you.

[p.j.]

Thanks, lburrell. I hadn't looked at that site in years - - - had forgotten all about it.

I will also have to look for heckshered mirin. Can you give me a brand name or two?
Thanks very much, and chag sameach, p.j.

[ferret]

OU certifies Senryo, Mizkan, Takara and Kikkoman. As always, check the label.

[GilaB]

I buy Eden brand mirin (which is something sold on grocery shelves, not in liquor stores.) It's under the OK, I believe, although I can't check my bottle right now as it's in the sold cabinet of chametz items.