If one switches from red wine to white wine that is of lower quality, is HaTov VeHaMeitiv recited?
Synopsis
The Rema (citing Mordechai) holds that white wine is healthier than red even if of lower quality, thus switching to white wine warrants HaTov VeHaMeitiv even if the white wine is worse. Authorities debate how inferior the white wine may be.
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