Wine has held an important place in Jewish tradition for centuries, from Shabbat and holiday celebrations to Passover and other holiday celebrations. Our Reserve Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon brings that tradition to Napa Valley, pairing the character of cabernet sauvignon with the specialized winemaking practices required to produce kosher wine.
Grown in St. Helena, Napa Valley, this cabernet sauvignon offers notes of dried fruit, cranberry, juniper and chocolate, with herbal undertones.
What Makes Wine Kosher?
The grapes themselves are not what distinguish kosher wine. Instead, the difference lies primarily in how the wine is produced and handled.
Our commitment to kosher winemaking began when our Rutherford estate was founded in 2014. To bring this vision to life, we invited Napa Valley Jewish winemaker Dan Levin to oversee kosher winemaking in our cellar. Today, our kosher wines are certified by STAR-K, an Orthodox kosher certification organization.
For our Reserve Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon, our winemaking team oversees the harvest and delivery of the fruit to the winery. Once the grapes arrive, a dedicated Sabbath observant Jewish kosher team takes over, handling the fruit and wine throughout the winemaking process under kosher supervision. Ingredients and processing aids must also meet applicable kosher requirements.
From there, the winemaking follows a familiar path. The cabernet sauvignon grapes are processed and fermented, with the skins contributing color, tannin and flavor before the wine moves through aging and eventually bottling. Throughout these stages, the kosher team performs the hands-on winemaking tasks, including transferring the wine and managing the bottling process. What distinguishes the process is the careful kosher handling and supervision that accompanies each stage.
The Art of Non Mevushal Winemaking
ONEHOPE's Reserve Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon is non mevushal. Unlike mevushal wines, which undergo a heating process approved by their kosher certifying authority, non mevushal wines maintain stricter handling requirements throughout production.
From processing and fermentation through aging and bottling, the Mashgiach handles every step of the way under the guidance of our winemaker. This specialized approach allows us to combine traditional Napa Valley winemaking with the requirements of our STAR-K kosher certification.
Reserve Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Reserve Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon brings these traditions together with Napa Valley winemaking. Like all wines in our kosher portfolio, it is certified kosher for Passover. This bold & structured cabernet sauvignon pairs beautifully with beef brisket, fire roasted eggplant, mushroom ragù and dark chocolate.
For Passover, serve it alongside a hearty chicken dish or beef brisket, or open a bottle for Shabbat and other celebrations throughout the year.
Kosher wines are available to taste at ONEHOPE Winery in Rutherford upon request. Let our team know when making your reservation.
