Consumer Q&A – Cooking with Wine During the Nine Days

Q Can one use wine or wine vinegar in recipes during the Nine Days?

A Wine vinegar is permitted. It is not considered celebratory (davar hamesameach). Wine, however, is not allowed during the Nine Days due to its association with simcha. Cooking with wine (e.g., in fish) should be avoided lechatchila. If such a dish was already prepared, consult your Rav, as there may be room for leniency.