10 Special Occasion Wines That Are Also Kosher for Passover
No, Manischewitz isn't your only option.
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Before you grab a bottle of your favorite wine for Passover Seder, check the label. Chances are, your go-to vino isn't kosher. In general, kosher refers to the guidelines around how meat, dairy, and other specific types of food can be sold, cooked, or eaten according to traditional Jewish law. Those amateur sommeliers among us will know that to make wine, yeast is necessary for fermentation. However, what separates kosher wine for non-kosher wine is that in accordance with Jewish law, Kosher wine is made with a mold grown of fruit or sugar — not bread. All wines of this list have been certified as kosher by either OK Kosher or Orthodox Union Kosher. Don't worry, there are plenty of choices besides Manischewitz.
From rich, full bodied reds to crisp and refreshing whites, you'll soon realize that kosher wines are just as versatile and delicious as any other bottle of wine. So as your prepare for the week-long holiday, here are a couple of kosher for Passover wines that are sure to make your celebration a special one. No matter what you're serving for seder, there's a wine on this list that will go perfectly with your meal — and your flour-free dessert!
With notes of blackberry, cassis, and eucalyptus, this rich, full-bodied Israeli wine pairs well with meat dishes — like this year's brisket.
For the history buffs: this vineyard was built a the foot of the 3000-year-old ruins of Canaanite city near the southern Judean hills of Israel. The dry atmosphere gives this wine a complex, smoky taste.
The standout flavors of cherry and cassis alongside hints of vanilla and toasted nuts makes this bottle the perfect red wine for washing down your dessert.
Cooking up some light, pan-seared fish? The ripe pear and lemon notes in this wine will bring out the citrusy notes in your seafood.
Love it or hate it, a sweet, sparkling Riesling makes for the best dessert wine. This bottle has tropical mango, papaya, and star fruit flavors, so you can serve it with your favorite fruit-based dessert.
This dry, Napa Valley white has a citrus and herbs bouquet. We recommend it served with a plate of Spring Greens Matzo Frittata.
Part Cabernet Sauvignon and part Merlot (plus a few other reds), you're sure to get the conversation flowing with this spicy and velvety dinner party wine.
Not matter what you're serving, it's bound to taste amazing with this delicate but full-flavored bubbly.
Smooth, simple and unpretentious, we may have just found your new go-to white.
If you're serving a light meat like lamb, try pairing with this fruity wine to avoid overwhelming your dish.
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