Celebrate Passover 2026 with award-winning kosher wines from Isiah Thomas, Vera Wang, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Royal Wine Corp. From $10 to $500, there’s a bottle for every Seder table.
NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas to Introduce New Luxury French Wine in Partnership with Historic Cheurlin Champagne House (est. 1788)
- Nearly 40% of all kosher wine sales occur during Passover
- Celebrity wines from Vera Wang, Isiah Thomas & Amar’e Stoudemire—all Kosher for Passover
- Curated by Royal Wine Corp, the world’s largest producer and importer of kosher wines & spirits
- Passover selections range from $10 to $500
Picture this. It’s the first night of Passover. The Seder plate is set, the haggadah is open, and someone at the table leans in and says:
“Wait — is this the Isiah Thomas wine?”
Yes. Yes it is. Welcome to Passover 2026, where the four cups of wine just got a serious upgrade.
This year’s lineup of kosher wines for Passover 2026 is nothing short of extraordinary — spanning Napa Valley, the Champagne region of France, Israel, and Italy, with celebrity names that would look just as at home in Beverly Hills as they do at your grandmother’s Seder table.
Whether you’re spending $10 or $500 a bottle, the story of freedom has never tasted this good.
Why Passover Is the Super Bowl of Kosher Wine Sales
Nearly 40% of all kosher wine sales worldwide happen during the Passover season. Let that sink in. That’s a staggering concentration of demand; and it tells you everything about how central wine is to the holiday’s meaning.
During the Seder, the retelling of the Exodus from Egypt, participants raise four cups of wine as symbols of liberation. Four cups. That’s not just tradition; that’s a built-in occasion to open something spectacular.
Royal Wine Corp, the world’s largest producer, manufacturer, importer, and exporter of kosher wines and spirits, has spent decades turning that occasion into something wine lovers genuinely look forward to.
Their 2026 Passover collection pulls from the finest wine regions on the planet and proves, once again, that kosher wine has earned its seat at any serious wine table — not just a religious one.
Isiah Thomas, Vera Wang, and Amar’e Stoudemire Walk Into a Wine Cellar
It sounds like the setup to a joke, but the punchline is entirely serious: three of the most recognizable names in fashion, sports, and culture have produced kosher wines worth drinking well beyond the holiday.
Isiah Thomas, NBA Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons, is introducing a new luxury French wine developed in partnership with the historic Cheurlin Champagne House, established in 1788.
That’s older than the United States Constitution. The Cheurlin family has been crafting Champagne in the village of Celles-sur-Ource in the Aube region for over two centuries — and now Thomas brings his competitive precision to one of France’s most storied cellars. For anyone who has watched Thomas command a court, the idea of him championing a wine of this pedigree feels exactly right.
Vera Wang, the legendary bridal and fashion designer whose work has graced red carpets from New York to Tokyo, brings her signature elegance to kosher wine. Wang’s bottles carry the same refined aesthetic sensibility as her couture — understated, sophisticated, and built for moments that matter.
Amar’e Stoudemire, the six-time NBA All-Star who famously embraced his Jewish identity and eventually made aliyah to Israel, has perhaps the most personal connection to the Passover table of any celebrity winemaker. His kosher wine is less a brand extension and more a genuine expression of faith and culture.
For Passover 2026, celebrity-backed kosher wines are among the most talked-about bottles on the table:
- Vera Wang, fashion icon and entrepreneur, expands her elegant kosher wine collection with two Provençal rosés from France:
– Vera Wang Côtes de Provence Rosé
– Vera Wang IGP Méditerranée Rosé - Isiah Thomas, NBA legend, co-owns Champagne Cheurlin, which releases two NEW kosher Champagnes:
– Cheurlin Brut Spéciale
– Cheurlin Thomas Célébrité - Amar’e Stoudemire, six-time NBA All-Star, crafts world-class kosher wines in partnership with Herzog Winery in California and Tulip Winery in Israel, blending athletic excellence with winemaking artistry.
From Napa to Jerusalem: The Range Is the Point
One of the most compelling things about Royal Wine Corp’s 2026 Passover collection is its sheer geographic sweep. We’re talking about wines from Napa Valley, the Champagne region, Israel, Italy, and beyond. Prices run from a very approachable $10 all the way up to $500 for reserve-level bottles that would impress even the most discerning collector at a dinner party in Paris, Tel Aviv, or Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
That price range is intentional.
A family hosting 20 people around a long table in Chicago needs flexibility. So does the collector in London who wants to open something genuinely memorable for the second Seder. Royal Wine’s collection serves both with equal seriousness.
For flavor explorers, the Israeli selections in particular deserve attention. Israeli wine has undergone a quiet revolution over the past two decades. Regions like the Galilee, the Golan Heights, and the Judean Hills are producing wines with complexity, minerality, and terroir-driven character that challenge assumptions. Think bold reds with dark fruit and spice, and whites that carry a bright acidity perfect for spring celebration.
The Italian selections, meanwhile, bring a certain Mediterranean charm to the table — earthy, expressive, and wonderfully food-friendly alongside Passover staples like brisket, lamb, and roasted vegetables.
For the Champagne lovers, the Cheurlin collaboration gives the holiday a genuine sense of occasion. There is something undeniably joyful about a fine glass of bubbles raised in celebration of freedom.
According to wine authority Wine Spectator, kosher wine has seen consistent quality improvements year over year, with top producers now earning scores well above 90 points.
Mini FAQ: Kosher Wine for Passover 2026
Q: What makes a wine kosher for Passover? A: Kosher for Passover wines must meet standard kosher wine requirements — supervised production, kosher-certified ingredients — but also be free of chametz (leavened grain products). Most kosher wines naturally qualify, but the Passover certification adds an additional layer of rabbinical oversight and labeling.
Q: Do kosher wines taste different from non-kosher wines? A: Not in any meaningful way. Modern kosher winemaking uses the same grapes, techniques, and terroir-driven approaches as any fine wine. The difference is process, not palate. Mevushal wines (flash-pasteurized for broader religious use) can occasionally taste slightly different, but premium non-mevushal kosher wines are indistinguishable from their non-kosher counterparts.
Q: Where can I buy the Royal Wine Corp Passover 2026 collection? A: Royal Wine Corp’s selections are available through major wine retailers, specialty kosher wine shops, and online retailers. Check their official website or ask your local wine merchant to source specific bottles before the holiday.
Raise the Glass, Tell the Story
Passover is, at its core, a story about freedom. And food and wine have always been the language through which that story gets told most vividly. The fact that NBA legends, fashion icons, and centuries-old French Champagne houses are all showing up at the Seder table in 2026 says something genuine about where kosher wine stands right now: it’s not a category unto itself anymore. It’s just wine — excellent, expressive, and worth celebrating.
So whether you pour a $12 Israeli red for the kids’ table or uncork a Cheurlin collaboration for the adults who’ve been waiting all year, make it count. The story deserves a great glass.
Global Highlights for Passover 2026
- United States (California)
• Yesod Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon by Herzog — three ultra-premium expressions
• Herzog Eminence Chalk Hill — limited-edition Sonoma red blend
• Shirah Winery — boutique Rhône and Italian varietals from top AVAs - Capio Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021 by Russell Bevan: 94 points, by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
- Capio Petita Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 by Russell Bevan: 92 points, by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate-
France
• Champagne Cheurlin (Isiah Thomas) — kosher Champagne releases
• Divin — the first dealcoholized kosher wines
• Château d’Aussière (Lafite-Rothschild portfolio) — first kosher production
• Domaine Arnaud Baillot — standout 2023 Burgundy releases
• Pomerol micro-cuvées debut kosher runs: Château Pomeaux & Château Le Bon Pasteur
• Château Marquis de Terme Margaux 2023 — Grand Cru Classé
• Château Tour Saint-Christophe Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2023
• Domaine Les Marronniers — Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2023
Italy
• Masseria Frattassi — first kosher Aglianico using the appassimento method
• Expanding Italian portfolio across top regions
• Bartenura debuts Oro sparkling wines and Moscato-based canned cocktails
Spain
• Clos Mesorah & Elvi Wines — Sublim 2018 (limited release)
• Celler de Capcanes — Flor del Primavera Garnatxa Blanca
Israel
• Lahat • Pinto • Naveh by Château Golan • Ben Porat • Ella Valley
• Psagot releases White Peak, its flagship white wine
Portugal
• The long-awaited return of kosher Port: Porto Cordovero
Why Kosher Wine Is Thriving
According to Jay Buchsbaum, VP & Director of Wine Education at Royal Wine Corp.:
“Simply put, kosher wine is produced using the same fermentation methods as traditional wine. The difference is that all ingredients must be kosher-certified, and the winemaking process is supervised and carried out by Sabbath-observant Jews. Beyond that, kosher wine is no different from any other high-quality wine—and today, it often rivals the very best.”
