Best Wines for Hanukkah
Hanukkah is one of those times when the right wine can lift the whole occasion. Hanukkah calls for wines that work with latkes, brisket and the rich foods of the festival. This guide gives you the styles to look for, the bottles that consistently deliver, and ideas if you are bringing wine as a gift.
What to pour at the table
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, dry Rosé and dry Riesling all work. The traditional choices for Hanukkah have evolved over the years and there is no single right answer — but the styles below are the ones that hosts and guests both reach for time and again.
If you are giving wine as a gift
A respected Cabernet Sauvignon, a Syrah or a dry Riesling. A bottle of wine remains one of the most thoughtful hanukkah gifts because it gets used, shared and remembered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What wine is traditional for Hanukkah?
Hanukkah calls for wines that work with latkes, brisket and the rich foods of the festival.
What is the best hanukkah wine to gift?
A respected Cabernet Sauvignon, a Syrah or a dry Riesling.
How many bottles do I need for hanukkah?
Plan on roughly half a bottle per adult guest as a baseline, more if the meal runs long or you are pairing different wines with different courses.