Wine is an important element in the traditional Passover Seder. During the Seder, everyone present must drink four cups of wine during specific points in the dinner, each representing one of the four expressions of deliverance promised by God. What makes a wine Kosher? Laws involving kosher wines are more concerned with who handles the wine rather than what they use to make it. To be considered Kosher, a Sabbath-observant Jew must be present for the entire winemaking process, from grape harvesting to the sealing of the bottle to ensure that no non-Kosher ingredients go into the wine. Now, while grapes, sugar and alcohol are considered Kosher, certain stabilizers that normally go into wine may not be, such as casein or gelatin. Wine that is labeled as "Kosher for Passover" must adhere to the above and go one step further: It must have been kept free from contact with bread, grain and dough.
We carry a great selection of Kosher wines for you at Joe Canal's! In addition to the well-known Manischewitz, we also carry brands such as Hai, Barkan and Ness.
Happy Passover!
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