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23 March 2018

Easter and Passover Are Around the Corner: What’s the Best Kosher Wine to Serve?

Last Updated on April 18, 2019 by JaimeSays

Do you have any idea what some of the best kosher wine is? Before I started researching it, I had no clue. I am a Christian woman, but I grew up with friends of many mixed faiths.  It just so happens that some of my dearest friends are Jewish.  Growing up, I had the pleasure of discovering that under the age of 21,  there will never be any party better than a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.  A Bar Mitzvah—for boys, or a Bat Mitzvah for girls—is a Jewish ceremony whereby at the age of 13, after years of faith study, Jewish adolescents can take part in public worship.  Afterwards, there is a big party and everyone celebrates the accomplishment.  When you’re over 21, observing holidays and celebrating life accomplishments in the Jewish faith often include good kosher wine.

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This 2016 Herzog Lineage Pinot Noir from Clarksburg, CA is an affordable kosher wine at an MSRP of $19.99.  Ruby colored and light bodied, it is a typical fruit forward Californian wine with red cherry and a touch of oak.  

8 Fast Facts about Good Kosher Wine

  1. Kosher wine is made in the exact same process as “regular” wine, the process of making it is simply overseen by Sabbath-observing rabbis.
  2. In the 1980’s, there were very few kosher wines in the U.S. Market.  Royal Wines only imported three kosher wines from Bordeaux. Today, they have over 60 in their portfolio.
  3. Not all Israeli wines are kosher.  Only about 30% of Israel’s wineries are certified kosher, but these wineries produce over 90% of Israel’s wine.
  4. A number of well known wines from Argentina, France, Italy, and Spain have kosher runs of their standard wines. For example, Perrier-Jouet makes a kosher champagne. California wines do not have special runs for kosher wines. Instead, all kosher wines from California are made from a fully kosher winery, such as Herzog Wine Cellars, Covenant and Hagafen.  There is one exception: a kosher run on Terra Gratia by the Marciano Estate.Best Kosher Wine | Good Kosher Wine
  5. The reason many Passover dinners feature red wine is because rabbinic opinion states that red wine is preferable as the Jewish people drank it after they escaped Egypt.
  6. Kosher wines can range from $5 to $500.  Good kosher wine starts at about $20; some of the best kosher wine starts around $50.
  7. Current trends in wine drinking show an uptick in consumption of wine produced by high-end, kosher, Israeli producers.  Some of my favorites are Castel, Bravdo, and Yatir.
  8. Wine is not the only alcoholic beverage that is kosher.  Anything can be kosher if blessed and produced with rabbinical oversight.  LVOV Vodka and Hacienda de Chihuahua Sotol Plata Tequila are also kosher.

What is the Best Kosher Wine to Serve?

The catalog of good kosher wine available is great.  As mentioned above, 90% of wines coming out of Israel are kosher. Considering that they’ve been making wine for about four millenia, you’ll be able to find something you like. I think purchasing something at $20/bottle is a good place to start for a new wine.

Looking for good kosher white wines? You can look at my winter whites round-up for additional information.  For something more light bodied, Domaine Jean-Pierre Bailly Pouilly Fumé 2017 is a great Sauvignon Blanc to serve.

The Herzog Lineage wine is a nice entry level light-to-medium bodied pinot noir that pairs well with fish or lamb that may be served for dinner.  (Average price: $19.99)

Looking for something a little bolder?  The Flechas de Los Andes Gran Malbec from Argentina has a strong berry taste with some tobacco, smoke, and spice.  (Average price: $27.99)

Bravdo’s Landmark 2B 2014 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot cultivated from selected outstanding quality vineyards. Blends are such a crowd pleaser, you can’t go wrong with this one. (Average Price: $47.99)

Did you know that former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is producing kosher wine in Israel?  His portfolio is varied, with reserve wine starting at $59.99 and private collection wines at a whopping $299.99.  I haven’t tried them, but I’ve heard good things from some of my other wine blogging friends.

Looking for bubbles?  I’ve been on a real prosecco kick recently.  Bartenura’s prosecco is dry, has light bubbles, comes kosher and is affordable. (Average price: $15.99)

Can you Recommend any Good Kosher Wine?

With passover just around the corner, consider purchasing some kosher wine this weekend.  Or, share the best kosher wine you’ve ever had in the comments below. I’ll certainly be drinking some wine this weekend.

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Thank you to Bravdo and Royal Wine for providing samples to analyze for this post. As always, all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links.  

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  1. Adam says

    March 24, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    I’ve had other Herzog wines and, in my opinion, they are all pretty drinkable except for the semi-sweet red. Of course, all tastes are different so if semi-sweet wines are your thing, then who am I to say otherwise?
    Side note: be careful about saying that any alcoholic beverage can be kosher. Being Kosher for Passover is slightly different, as nearly all grains are not able to be consumed during the holiday – thus, not all alcoholic beverages can be Kosher for Passover.

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    • JaimeSays says

      March 25, 2018 at 3:14 am

      thanks Adam! I meant that many alcohols can be kosher but I will make that distinction!

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