Celebrating 18 Years
1992-2010

Admiral Imports Signs Agreement For Abarbanel Kosher Wines

Admiral Imports is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to become the exclusive U.S. Importer for Abarbanel Kosher wines effective March 1, 2010.

The Abarbanel Kosher line is comprised of five multi-award winning and perennially acclaimed wines led by their three Alsatian dry whites: Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc and two reds: an Alsatian Pinot Noir and a Beaujolais Villages. Abarbanel has the world's only kosher Pinot Blanc and only Pinot Noir from Alsace. Currently, Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages is the only kosher Beaujolais imported and distributed in the U.S. Abarbanel Beaujolais Villages is produced at a centuries-old Chateau from vines more than 100 years old. Abarbanel was the first with kosher Beaujolais back in 1992 and first with kosher wines from Alsace in 1996. All Abarbanel brand wines are estate bottled and hand-harvested.

All of the Abarbanel brand wines carry the Abarbanel Family Crest, given to Don Isaac Abarbanel by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the 16 th Century for his service to the Spanish Crown. The Abarbanel family is the world's oldest continuously existing Jewish family, tracing its heritage back to ancient Israel and King David.

In addition to becoming the exclusive importer for the Abarbanel line under the agreement, Admiral Imports also acquired the “Layla Vineyards” brand and will be the exclusive importer for this contemporary line of South American Kosher varietal wines.

For years, kosher wine in the United States had been derived from the Concord grape, undrinkable except with the addition of large amounts of sugar. Immigrants accustomed only to dry, European wine had little choice. The Abarbanel family entered the Kosher wine business in 1992 with a mission to offer outstanding, world-class wines to the kosher consumer. Abarbanel has been providing kosher wines of the highest caliber in the USA ever since.

The Abarbanel Family settled in the USA in the early 20th Century. Howard Abarbanel began producing hand-crafted, artisanal, boutique kosher wines 18 years ago, quickly becoming one of the pre-eminent innovators and leaders of the new quality kosher wine revolution of the last 15 years. Abarbanel is known for highly acclaimed kosher wines and developed a loyal consumer following throughout the USA, particularly on the East Coast. “I am extremely pleased to enter into this new agreement with Admiral Imports giving Abarbanel wines better representation and enhanced distribution, which will bring a higher level of service to the Jewish community for our products,” said Howard Abarbanel.

“It is with great pleasure that we take on these reputable kosher wines which will complement our existing portfolio,” said Admiral Imports' President and owner, Michael Zeiger. Admiral Imports will have inventory on all Abarbanel and Layla Vineyards wines beginning in March adding to their existing line of kosher wines which includes Tishbi from Israel and Terra Vega from Chile.

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