The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

Manischewitz Wine

Every year for Passover,
There’s Manischewitz wine.
It’s Concord Grape and super sweet;
For holiday, it’s fine.

Some people will not drink it,
Since it’s syrupy and thick, 
But for Seders every year, it is
The only wine I’d pick.

Throughout the pre-meal reading,
There are times to fill your cup.
It’s expected that you’ve drained your glass
Four times before you sup.

I guess in ancient times they knew
Exactly where this led – 
Tipsy diners wouldn’t notice
Matzoh standing in for bread.
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Brotherton Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Thanks for the peek inside this tradition, my friend.
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
what a fascinating insight into your customs Ilene! This was never part of the tradition the family kept when I was a nanny - perhaps they were tee- total as I never recall them having alcohol. I was never a fan of matzoh i do recall lots of stewed apple and matzoh meal lol :-) hugs jan xx
Green Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
That was cute Ilene. Some traditions just must be, whether all like it or not. Third stanza, first word?
Bauer Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
thank you so much for catching that typo, chris! i HATE when that happens and am very appreciative when someone reads carefully enough to notice...
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