DiVino may earn a commission on qualifying purchase links. Lamb, ham, thank you ma’am! There are so many wonderful flavors at the traditional Easter dinner we couldn’t help but rise to the occasion and pair them with wine for your feasting pleasure.  Easter food and wine pairing is our favorite part of the holiday. If you’re reading this, it’s probably yours too! Check out our round-up of dishes inspired by Easter ‘round the world, plus our suggested wine pairings, and why they work. Refresh your food and wine pairing skills with our quick guide. Lamb and Ham Eating lamb at Easter likel ..read more

We Found Kosher Wines for Under 15 Dollars It isn’t easy to find good wine on a budget, Kosher or not. We’ve done the work for you with a round-up of six of the best kosher wines, most under ten dollars, with a few exception. We’ll also tell you a little about them and offer some suggestions of what foods to pair with them. What Is In the Price of Wine? A lot happens to affect the cost of wine during its journey from the winery to store shelves and restaurants, which can triple or quadruple the price! When shopping wine on a budget, remember to balance your expectations. Watch a video on chea ..read more

We always say that you don’t need a special occasion to pop the bubbly, but the Jewish holiday calendar is packed with Champagne-worthy celebrations. For Hanukkah, with eight nights of fried delights, nothing pairs more perfectly with traditional dishes like latkes, sufganiyot, and bimuelos than the right sparkling wine. Passover and Purim are no exception. In fact, matzo slathered in margarine, among other clever preparations, is a blissful pairing with the right sparkler. Read more about how to pair sparkling wine and food. As an affiliate publisher, DiVino may earn commission on qualifying ..read more

DiVino may earn a commission on qualifying purchase links. What is Retsina Wine? Retsina may not be be on your wine radar yet, but keep your eye out for it on wine lists. Greece’s signature pine resin-scented wine is making a small, but spicy comeback. For years, if you’d even heard of Retsina wine, the first thing to come to mind was a dusty bottom-shelf bottle or something your Greek grandparents pulled out of the pantry. These days you can find clean, bright, vibrant versions of Retsina that work fantastically with food, or even as delightful summer sipping wines. Find a Retsina online. Mu ..read more

DiVino may earn commission from select online purchase links. DiVino may earn commission from select online purchase links. As summer comes to an end and we all take our last delicious dips in the ocean, lake or pool, keep in mind that your dipping days are far from over! Check out our recipe for olive tapenade while you’re at it! These four dip recipes are a tiny selection of one of the world’s greatest inventions in cuisine: dipping sauces. They’re tasty on their own or as a compliment to other foods. The question is, what wine do we pair with them for a well rounded gourmet experience. Rea ..read more

DiVino may earn commission from select online purchase links. I spent some weeks at home in Missouri this summer, with plenty of time to sip wine on the back porch with friends and family. While our local selection was rather limited, Kosherwine.com delivers pretty much everywhere, and in under a week. Take advantage of this High Holiday sale while it lasts! Read on for quick reviews of our latest discoveries from the world of kosher wine! Learn more about Kosher Wine Yaffo White Blend (Israel) Hand-harvested from select vineyards located in the Judean Mountains, Yaffo White is a medium-bodie ..read more

DiVino may earn commission from select online purchase links. When you think of Spanish Wine, the Canary Islands may not the first growing region that comes to mind. Wine lovers are quick to name famous appellations like Cava, Rioja, and Rias Baixas, Spain is one of the most flourishing and dynamic wine producing countries in the world today, and wines from the Canary Islands are well worth exploring for their fascinating history and distinctive characteristics.   History of Canary Wine Wine production on the Canary Islands is documented as far back as the 15th Century, not long after th ..read more

Rosé season is here, but it’s also all-year! Rosé wines come in a variety of styles that make them fantastic options for food and wine pairing. Read on for a quick rosé refresher and a few of food and wine ideas just in time for summer. How is Rosé Wine Made The most common style of rosé is made by pressing red grapes and leaving them for a short time on the skins. This allows them to pick up some color, aroma, flavor, and texture, but keep their light color. Blending Another method of making rosé is to simply blend white and red wine. Saignée Rosé Saignée comes from the French word ‘saigner ..read more

DiVino may earn commission from select online purchase links. Classic olive tapenade is an easy and sophisticated dish that your guests will love. What is Olive Tapenade Tapenade is the Provençal (Occitan dialect in southern France) word for a type of spread or condiment made of finely chopped or puréed  olives, capers, and anchovies. It’s typically eaten as an appetizer atop fresh crusty bread or toasted slices. In Italian it’s known as paté or battuta di olive (from Italian for beaten) and is much simpler. It’s generally made with just olives and oil, but sometimes includes herbs, garl ..read more

DiVino may earn commission from select online purchase links. Passover Food 101 Chag Pesach Samech and Happy Passover! Spring cleaning is in full effect, and with bikini season just around the corner, pretty much everyone has stopped eating bread. Whether or not you are clearing your home of all things leavened, AKA Chametz, stocking up coconut macaroons, or scouting great kosher wines, there’s no denying the important role of food and wine during Passover. When is Passover 2021 This year the festival begins at sundown of Saturday March 27th and wraps up on April 4th, just in time for Ea ..read more