Drink ‘L’CHAIM’ with Passover Wines for Every Mood,
All Types of Food+ Any Budget!
Kosher Wine Options Are Flourishing More Than Ever
as Renowned Wine Producers Continue to Innovate
The 8-day Holiday of Passover begins at sundown APRIL 15 – April 23, and is celebrated by Jews around the world with 2 nights of festive meals (the SEDER), and lots of wine – 4 cups each night to symbolize freedom from bondage.
The folks at Royal Wine Corp., the largest manufacturer, importer, and exporter of Kosher Wine offer wines from all over the world, in every price point.
Kosher Wine Options Are Flourishing More Than Ever as Renowned Wine Producers Continue to Innovate
Every spring, Jews around the world celebrate Passover. The highlight of the holiday is the Seder—a festive meal when the story of the Jewish exodus from Egypt is recalled and celebrated across the generations. Wine, considered the drink of royalty, plays a central role in the Seder ritual. Jews are commanded to drink four cups throughout the evening as a symbol of freedom from bondage
That’s a lot of wine!
Fortunately, the pandemic couldn’t stop the evolution and expansion of the kosher wine market, and there will be no shortage of wine options when the 8-day Passover holiday begins on April 15. Quite the contrary.
“Consumers looking for wines from renowned regions throughout the old and new world can satisfy their thirst with more options than ever before,” said wine expert Gabriel Geller, Director of Public Relations for Royal Wine Corp., the largest manufacturer, importer, and exporter of kosher wine.
It seems the problem is not the availability of great wine, but the overwhelming number of great wines to choose from.
“Royal Wine offers a delicious selection of kosher for Passover wines from around the world,” said Geller. “Some of the top producers are creating award-winning varietals at every price point.” With Passover just around the corner, he wants to take the guesswork out of buying wine.
Red or white? For those who love a luxurious, bold, layered red, Geller recommends Jewel, Psagot’s new flagship wine (SRP $150).
“It’s an impressive bottle of wine with notes of rich black fruit, cedar, and vanilla.”
White wine enthusiasts will enjoy Rimapere (SRP $23),
“a delicious, fragrant, floral, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc”.
It’s hard to go wrong with Baron Herzog Rosé (SRP $12).
“Fruit-forward, light, flavorful and crisp,” he says, “this crowd-pleaser is a fantastic value.”
New from South Africa!
Royal Wine has added ESSA Winery to its portfolio, just in time for Passover.
This new boutique winery produces arguably the best quality kosher wine to ever come out of South Africa. ESSA offers four different wines:
—a white Bordeaux-style blend,
—a red Bordeaux-style blend,
—a Malbec,
—a Cabernet Franc grown in some of South Africa’s most prized vineyards.
The wines range from SRP $20-to $50.
ESSA is the dream come true of Joshua Rynderman, a young Boston-raised winemaker. He spends half of the year making kosher wine in California and the other half making kosher wine in South Africa. Chana, his South African wife, is the CEO.
Of special interest to the wine world is the return of a kosher batch from the very prestigious Château Pontet-Canet, 5th Cru Pauillac (SRP $225). Geller warns that it may be very difficult to find this fine Bordeaux.
“The 2019 vintage is extremely limited and fully pre-booked pre-release in March,” he explains.
However, it will be easy to sample a good selection from Baron Herzog, the historic entry-level quality kosher wines from Herzog Wine Cellars. “They recently underwent a complete revamping,” Geller notes. “Reasonably priced at $9 to $13, Baron Herzog showcases the best in California wines.”
Carmel Winery’s new Carmel Special Reserve 40th Anniversary Edition 2016 (SRP $80) is also high on Geller’s list.
“This wine is a tribute to the legendary 1976 Carmel Special Reserve, Israel’s first modern high-quality red wine.”
Carmel, the pioneer of the modern Israeli wine industry, was founded by Château Lafite’s Baron Edmond de Rothschild in 1882.
Rounding out Geller’s recommendations are
–Rothschild’s Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2021 from New Zealand (SRP $25) and
—semi-dry rosés and a Pinot Noirs from Tura, the estate winery in the heart of biblical Israel (SRP $25-$90).
As for coming trends, Geller is pleased to note that Burgundy is making a comeback, and fans of Italian wine can look for new releases in the coming months, including a Vermentino, a Barbera d’Asti, and a Super Tuscan.
About Kosher Wine
Before you grab a bottle of your favorite wine for Passover Seder, check the label. Chances are your go-to bottle isn’t kosher. In general, ‘Kosher’ is a term used to describe food that complies with the strict dietary standards of traditional Jewish law. It also applies to wine.
Those amateur sommeliers among us will know that to make wine, yeast is necessary for fermentation. However, what separates kosher wine from non-kosher wine is that in accordance with Jewish law, Kosher wine is made with a mold grown of fruit or sugar — not bread.
All wines and spirits from Royal Wine Corp are certified kosher.
About Royal Wine/Kedem
Founded in 1848, Royal Wine Corp.’s mission is to be the premier manufacturer, importer, and distributor of specialty wines, spirits, and liqueurs from around the world. The commitment to perfection and family tradition spans over eight generations and has experienced growth since its beginning. Royal’s portfolio of domestic and international wines ranges from traditional wine-producing regions of France, Italy, and Spain to up-and-coming ones like Israel, New Zealand, and Argentina.
Additionally, Royal Wine Corp.’s spirit and liqueur portfolio offers some of the most sought-after scotches, bourbons, tequilas, and vodkas as well as hard-to-find specialty items such as flavored brandies and liqueurs.
The company owns and operates
–the Kedem Winery in upstate New York, as well as
—Herzog Wine Cellars in Oxnard, California, a state-of-the-art facility featuring guided wine tours, a fully staffed modern tasting room, gift shop, and catering facilities. Additionally, the winery houses the award-winning restaurant Tierra Sur, serving the finest, Mediterranean-inspired, contemporary Californian Cuisine.
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