10 Easy to Find Kosher Wines for Passover

Kosher wines are made across the world, even here in the United States. To be considered “kosher”, wines must be produced using kosher-certified ingredients and tools/equipment, under the supervision of a rabbi.

Passover kicks off this week and for those of you who still need kosher wine recommendations, here are 10 Passover kosher wines that are readily available and certified kosher. These wines are ranked by price, low to high.

2019 Galil Mountain Merlot ($17 – Israel) – A delicious and versatile Merlot with berry flavors and a hint of spice on the finish. Great pairing for – most everything as it’s light-medium bodied.

2019 Segal Special Reserve Chardonnay ($20 – Israel) – Appealing tropical fruit aromas with wonderful nutty caramely flavors. Great pairing for – chicken and Matzoh ball soup.

Gilgal Brut ($23 – Israel) – A medium-bodied dry sparkling wine with bright lemony flavors that’s perfect to kick start any special occasions. Great pairing for – rich and spicy food and served as an aperitif.

2017 Yarden Galilee Chardonnay ($24 – Israel) – Pleasant floral and lemon aromas and juicy fruit flavors with just a hint of oak. Great pairing for – potato or noodle kugel, chicken or latkes.

2020 Herzog Late Harvest Chenin Blanc ($24 – California, USA) – A rich yet crisp and refreshing sweet wine with big ripe Asian apple flavors and a touch of honey. Great pairing for – dessert or even chicken liver mousse.

2021 Eola Hills Pinot Noir Rosé ($25 – Oregon, USA) – Dry rose that’s refreshing and offers lovely strawberry aromas and flavors. Great pairing for – fish and salads or alone as an aperitif.

2013 Binyamina Reserve Shiraz ($26 – Israel) – Big wine with blackberry and cherry flavors with notes of chocolate and smokiness. Great pairing for – roasted meats.

2021 Covenant Red C Sauvignon Blanc ($26 – California, USA) – Easy drinking wine with bright acidity and pink grapefruit flavors. Great pairing for – light starters, fish or served as an aperitif.

2019 Barkan Platinum Cabernet Sauvignon ($28 – Israel) – Smokey, cherry aromas with big chocolate-covered cherry flavors. Great pairing for – roasted meats.

2019 Black Tulip ($58 – Israel) – Yes, it’s a bit of a splurge but worth every penny for this full-bodied, Bordeaux style red blend with bold dark fruit flavors. Great pairing for – roasted meats.

Chag Pesach Samech!

8 Days of Hanukkah Wines

8 Days of Hanukkah Wines

Hanukkah WinesThe Jewish Festival of Lights calls for Kosher wine for many families. There are numerous Kosher wines available in the U.S. market but many are simply not great. This makes selecting the ‘right’ bottle intimidating because who wants to celebrate over bad wine?

Here are eight Kosher wines to uncork on the eight days of Hanukkah.

2016 Segal’s Fusion Dry Red Wine ($13 –Israel) – Very round wine from 60% Merlot with good fruitiness and a bit of spiciness.

2013 Galil Mountain Pinot Noir ($17 – Israel) – Smooth, velvety mouthfeel on this Pinot Noir with flavors of ripe berries/cherries and mocha notes.

Gilgal Brut ($18 –Israel) – A medium-bodied dry sparkling wine with lemon and green apple flavors that’s ideal to kick start any special get-together.

2013 Tabor Adama Cabernet Sauvignon ($18 – Israel) – Blackberry and ripe raspberry flavors on this medium to full-bodied wine. Great pairing for roasted duck or lamb.

2014 Yarden Odem Chardonnay ($19 – Israel) – Complex, well-balanced wine with floral, fruity flavors with just a hint of buttery oak.

2015 Herzog Late Harvest Riesling ($20 – California) – Golden orangey colored in the glass, this wine has butterscotch and honey flavors.

2016 Yatir Rose ($22 – Israel) – Perfect light wine to sip as an aperitif and with light hors d’oeuvres.

2014 Flam Reserve Syrah ($41 –Israel) – Full-bodied wine with fresh fruity flavors perfect paired with grilled meats.

Happy holidays,

Veronique