Passover Wines Expertly Selected for Your Holiday

The Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown on April 12 and ends at nightfall on April 20. The eight- day holiday is celebrated with festive meals in which no leavened bread can be consumed, substituted with matzah. Part of the celebration includes the Seder.  At the dinner, the story of Passover is told, commemorating the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom.  During the Seder meal, adults consume four cups of wine to symbolize the Ten Plagues that befell Egypt during the time of the Exodus.

With a wide selection of award-winning kosher wines available from the best wine-producing regions of the world, there’s a great Passover wine for every palate and budget. Royal Wine Corp is the largest producer, importer and exporter of kosher wines and spirits. Each year Royal Wine Corp sets the trends for Passover at their annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience, the most coveted ticket in the kosher wine industry.

Gabe Geller, Royal Wine’s director of public relations, points to three recent food and wine trends that is driving interest in the company’s wines, “the phenomenal growth of foodie culture, the unprecedented mainstreaming of kosher food into the American market, and the burgeoning production of premium kosher wines from around the world.”

Check out these wines from around the globe that are ideal for your Passover. They are available at a broad price range from $20 to $500.

USA:

Herzog Generation VIII Cabernet Sauvignon Double Creek Vineyard Chalk Hill 2021: A rich, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from Chalk Hill’s esteemed Double Creek Vineyard, showcasing the perfect balance of power and elegance 

Herzog Special Reserve Chenin Blanc 2023: A crisp and refreshing Chenin Blanc with notes of citrus, green apple, and honey, perfect for warm weather sipping (SRP: $35)

France:

2022 vintage burgundy wines from Domaine du Château Philippe Le Hardi:  A range of exceptional Burgundy wines, including the rare kosher Grand Cru Clos Vougeot, highlighting the region’s renowned terroir and winemaking expertise   

Château Le Gay Pomerol 2022:  A luxurious, full-bodied Pomerol from one of the region’s most prestigious estates, boasting rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and velvety tannins 

J. de Villebois Pouilly-Fumé Silex Blancs 2023: A crisp and mineral-driven Pouilly-Fumé, showcasing the region’s signature flinty notes and citrus flavors 

Château Bellevue Morgon Grand Cras: A high-quality, full-bodied Beaujolais from the esteemed Morgon appellation, offering rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and smooth tannins 

Clos Triguedina Probus:  A flagship Malbec wine from the renowned Clos Triguedina estate in Cahors, boasting rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and velvety tannins 

 Italy:

Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico: A classic, full-bodied Chianti Classico from the esteemed Rocca delle Macie estate, highlighting the region’s signature blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and other local varieties 

Spain: 

Clos Mesorah and Elvi Wines release a very limited new wine from Garnatxa Nera, their Grenache Noir: A limited-edition, full-bodied red wine from the esteemed Clos Mesorah and Elvi Wines, showcasing the rich flavors and velvety texture of Garnatxa Nera 

 Israel

Feldstein- Dabouki Dry White Wine, Grenache Rose dry rose, Gilgamesh Dry red, & Cabernet Sauvignon dry red: A range of exceptional wines from the esteemed Feldstein winery, offering a perfect blend of quality, elegance, and value 

Gros: A selection of high-quality wines from the renowned Gros winery, boasting rich flavors and smooth textures 

Naveh by Chateau Golan: A range of exceptional wines from the esteemed Naveh by Chateau Golan winery, offering a perfect blend of quality, elegance, and value 

Darom Cabernet Sauvignon-Vintage: 2023 | Dry Red Wine, Yatir Winery: A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the esteemed Darom winery, boasting rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and smooth tannins

Jay Buchsbaum, Royal Wine’s vice president and director of wine education notes, “The kosher wine industry has seen many trends in recent years, with incredible growth and industry accolades.” Some of these trends include increased variety, more kosher brands, boutique wineries, organic and sustainable wines, increased consumption, and higher quality wines. “Kosher wine is made with the same fermenting process as traditional wine but only uses kosher-certified ingredients. The creation of kosher wine must be supervised and conducted by Sabbath-observant Jews,” adds Buchsbaum.

When you are purchasing kosher wines for Passover there are a few key things to look for. Be sure to check the label to confirm that the wine is mevushal or non-mevushal. Make sure the wine is kosher for Passover meaning that it has been supervised and pepared in a certain way. Check that all the ingredients including yeasts and fining agents are kosher. And make sure no preservatives or artificial ingredients are used.

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