Why do American Jews drink sweet wine (Manischewitz)?

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A company based in the United States makes a variety of kosher food products.The name Manischewitz has become synonymous with kosher Concord grape wine.Wine is an important part of Passover rituals in many Jewish households.Manischewitz wine has been owned by the wine giant since 1987, which licenses the name from the parent company.

There are a number of different versions of Manischewitz wine.The Concord grape version is well-known.Concord grapes are native to the eastern United States.The demand for wine increased as the Jewish population grew.The Concord grapes seemed to have a good wine profile.Manischewitz is the most popular kosher wine in the United States because of its easy drinking style, wide availability and affordable price tag.

Manischewitz has a very distinctive flavor that sticks in your head and I don't drink a lot of it.A lot of people think it's a cough syrup.It is thick and sweet with a simple grape soda profile.