Happy Hanukkah! We’re halfway through the Festival of Lights, and I have three bottles that are perfect for the holiday, whether you’re sharing with friends or pairing with traditional fried fare or milk chocolate gelt to celebrate a hard-won dreidel victory.
1. Ca’ Dei Zago prosecco. My favorite Hanukkah wines are bubbly to better cut through the oil from a crisp latke. This brilliant, unfiltered farmer fizz is made from Glera grapes and has complex floral and crisp mineral notes.
$24, available at Cork & Rind 2. Red Newt Circle riesling. The Finger Lakes region of New York is a world-class location to produce riesling. This is a great off-dry wine that pairs well with fried food, but has enough sugar to stand up to chocolate or a jelly doughnut.
$14, available at The Wine & Cheese Place in Clayton 3. Twin Suns cabernet sauvignon is an excellent kosher option with deep, rich and plummy notes the pair perfectly with brisket.
$15, available at The Wine & Cheese Place in Creve Coeur
This article appears in December 2015.