OXNARD, Calif. (VINnews) — As wine consumption declines across the United States, the kosher wine market is showing relative resilience, buoyed by steady ritual demand and shifting consumer patterns, according to reporting by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

The broader wine industry has faced shrinking sales, aging consumer demographics and changing drinking habits, but kosher wine producers say their sector has held up better due to built-in demand tied to Jewish religious practice, including weekly and holiday use.

Industry figures cited by JTA said major distributors such as Royal Wine Corp. have continued to see growth, even as the overall market contracts, with seasonal spikes around holidays playing a key role in sustaining production.

Producers have also been investing in higher-quality wines and expanding offerings, moving away from lower-cost bottles in an effort to appeal to a more sophisticated consumer base.

The report noted that while some less observant buyers have reduced purchases, more observant consumers are buying more wine, helping offset declines. At the same time, kosher and Israeli wines are gaining interest among non-Jewish consumers, broadening the market beyond its traditional base.

Industry representatives say the combination of ritual-driven demand, improving quality and expanding audiences has helped the kosher wine sector remain comparatively stable during a period of widespread challenges for the wine industry.