Wine
Cheescake with strawberies and a glass of orange wine on wooden table background (Photo by Olof_Lindblad via iStock)
May 14, 2026, 9:37 am
Wine pairings for Shavuot
Sparkling, sweet and symbolic
By Emma Riva
(Photo by Nataliia Mysak courtesy of iStock)
March 19, 2026, 12:58 pm
Wine pairings for the Passover seder
What goes well with matzah? Brisket?
By Emma Riva
(Photo by Marina Moskalyuk via iStock)
January 23, 2026, 9:41 am
Wine pairings for Tu B’Shvat
Here are some great suggestions to complement the Seven Species.
By Emma Riva
(Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels)
April 4, 2025, 4:48 pm
A toast to freedom — and freedom from mediocre wine
A quiet revolution is transforming the seder table.
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo by Polina Kovaleva via Pexels)
February 1, 2025, 7:55 pm
How to taste wine like a sommelier: Kosher edition
All it takes is a glass, wine and a pause to think when you sip, swirl and savor the wine.
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo by Kaboompics.com via Pexels)
November 11, 2024, 9:44 am
Thanksgiving is coming…. What do I serve?
A guide to help you pick wines that pair beautifully with each course on the Thanksgiving menu
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo by PhotoMIX Company via Pexels)
September 9, 2024, 2:09 pm
Kosher wines to complement the fall holidays
Here are suggestions for richer, fuller-bodied wines that pair well with hearty fall foods and Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay)
June 19, 2024, 7:05 pm
Rosé all day: discovering the diversity and delight of pink wine
Rosé wine is more than just a beverage; it's a celebration of flavor, craftsmanship and conviviality.
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo via Pixabay)
April 11, 2024, 1:26 pm
Why is this wine different from all other wines?
These wines not only satisfy religious requirements but also appeal to discerning palates worldwide.
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo courtesy of Pexels)
March 18, 2024, 8:57 pm
Here’s to drinking on Purim — but not to excess
A person is obligated to drink on Purim until one no longer knows the difference between “cursed be Haman” and “blessed be Mordechai.”
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio via Pexesl)
February 21, 2024, 1:02 pm
When the situation calls for something bubbly, here’s what to serve
What's the difference between sparkling wine, Champagne, cava, and prosecco? Read on.
By Uriel Marcovitz
(Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
February 7, 2024, 12:43 pm
Wine primer: The difference between mevushal and non-mevushal
Here are the characteristics of mevushal and non-mevushal wines, as well as the religious traditions and the consequences for flavor and aging.
By Uriel Marcovitz
Wine glasses by slack12 at flickr.com/photos/84923476@N00/360027989
September 15, 2022, 8:01 pm
Local retailers suggest Rosh Hashanah wines to keep in mind
Raise your glass to a new year and a fun commandment.
By Adam Reinherz
Photo provided by City Winery.
May 10, 2022, 10:54 am
Jewish music maven Michael Dorf bringing City Winery to Pittsburgh
“I made some wine, and that ultimately changed my life”
By David Rullo
Cynthia Craig and Curt Friehs have opened kosher wine story Chosen Wine in the heart of Dormont. Photo by David Rullo
May 3, 2021, 2:37 pm
Kosher wine store opens in Dormont
“Nobody else is doing what we’re doing here"
By David Rullo
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