Generally, being invited to a dinner party on a holiday or special occasion is pretty straightforward. Pick up a bottle of wine and you're all set.
But if you are attending a Passover seder, there's special dietary laws to take into consideration before bringing any wine or food into someone's home.
If planning on enjoying a bottle of wine with an observant kosher person during the Passover holiday, it's important to first check the bottle to see if it has a certified Kosher for Passover symbol or label on it. This means it underwent specific preparation and supervision to make sure it is acceptable to enjoy during the holiday.
While different religious sects may have certain more specific concerns as for bottles, whether it be their origin or if it’s mevushal (cooked) or not mevushal, or a preferred origin, that kosher for Passover label will be the first and foremost most important consideration before enjoying any wine at seders or over the eight-day holiday.
Barons de Rothschild Brut Champagne 2023
An elegant sparkling option to enjoy as a welcome toast or during the seder, this Champagne ($98) is made in France and is both kosher for Passover and mevushal. A balanced, dry option, this has a beautiful finish of white fruits and would be lovely either with a cheese spread at a holiday party or over dinner with a poultry or fish option.
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Recanati Special Reserve 2020
This hearty red wine ($57) comes from Israel's Merom Ha'Galil within the Upper Galilee, and is an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan, and Marselan. It's loaded with notes of spice and black cherry, and this non-mevushal kosher for Passover wine would pair lovely with a lamb or beef dish during the seder.
Herzog Special Reserve Méthode Champenoise Rose
This dry sparkling rose ($54) is as celebratory as it is pretty and pink, with notes of apricot and stone fruit. A beautiful way to start an evening or finish with some festive fizz or to toast to special memories.
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico 2022
Another beautiful full-bodied red wine for the holiday, this non mevushal red kosher For Passover wine ($24) is from Italy and is a traditional Chianti Classico from the Rocca delle Macie, with a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo.
Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic red, and this hearty wine ($45) has notes of ripe black and red fruits, but also the flavors of chocolate and tobacco. Would be absolutely beautiful with a brisket or pot roast this holiday.
Psagot Sauvignon Blanc 2023
A Sauvignon Blanc from Jerusalem, this dry white wine ($30) is light and well-balanced, with crisp flavors of fruit and subtle acidity. Beautiful to enjoy over fish this holiday.
DAROM Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A standout dry red wine ($33), this is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Sirah, and 5% Syrah, and from the southern Judean Hills. A dark red color with bold flavor of ripe fruit and spice, this could be a lovely dessert wine or everyday glass during the weeklong festivities.
Psagot Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic for a reason, and this bold red wine ($40), with flavors of vanilla and spice, is award-winning. A weeklong holiday with tons of friends and family is an excuse to always have an bottle of wine on hand for sipping while entertaining.
