May one use freshly pressed grape juice (wine from the press) for Kiddush?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits using wine from the press and even freshly squeezed grape juice for Kiddush. The Mishnah Berurah notes that while valid, aged wine (40+ days) is the preferred fulfillment of the mitzvah.
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