May one use white wine for Kiddush?
Synopsis
The Mechaber records two opinions: the first permits white wine for Kiddush, and the Ramban disqualifies it even b'dieved. The Mechaber rules the custom follows the first (permissive) opinion. The Mishnah Berurah notes red wine is always preferred l'chatchila.
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