Five of the Best Kosher Wines for Hanukkah

Looking for a Kosher wine for your next holiday or family get-together? Here is a list of some different wines to try out with your dinner or dinner party events. From rich vintage reds to light and fruity whites, this list has it all for your wine choosing needs. Included in the listing is important information: whether a wine is kosher for Passover, Mevushal or not, the Variety and Region where it comes from, and several menu and serving ideas.

Segal's Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Year 2005

Style: Deep Red Wine, Well Balanced

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Kosher: Kosher for Passover

Mevushal: No

Region: Israel

Menu Ideas: If you are wanting a deep, red wine with a heavy body this is it. Serve with roasted meats or even grilled roasts.

Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot, Year 2003

Style: Rich red wine

Variety: Burgundy

Kosher: Kosher for Passover

Mevushal: No

Region: France

Menu Ideas: Serve this wine with rich poultry dishes or even a nice planked salmon dish.

Baron Herzog White Zinfandel, Year 2007

Style: Slightly Sweet, Light Blush Color, Easy to Drink

Variety: White Zinfandel

Kosher: Kosher for Passover

Mevushal: Yes

Region: California

Menu Ideas: This wine is meant to be served chilled and would be a great choice to serve with appetizers passed around before the main meal. It is light and an easy choice for those wanting something semi-dry instead of dry.

Teal Lake Chardonnay, Year 2006

Style: Dry White Wine with Citrus and Fruit Notes

Variety: Chardonnay

Kosher: Kosher for Passover

Mevushal: Yes

Region: Australia

Menu Ideas: A dry white wine, this would be great served with fish dishes or light chicken entrées. Because the notes are citrus and fruits this would be ideal served chilled with cheeses and fruits for an appetizer platter for guests.

Borgo Reale Chianti, Year 2006

Style: Dry Red Wine, Velvety

Variety: Chianti

Kosher: Kosher for Passover

Mevushal: Yes

Region: Italy

Menu Ideas: Sometimes only a Chianti will do when serving with pasta dishes, like baked manicotti and lasagna. It equally goes well with chicken and simple roast dinners.

Here are some great Kosher wine sites for learning more about Kosher wineries, wines and purchasing them:

Kosher Wine Society

KosherWine.com

The Kosher Wine Review

OnlineKosherWine.com

All About Israeli Wineries