Wine has special significance and uses in Jewish law, so it gets its own blessing. Make this blessing when drinking wine or grape juice:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְ‑יָ אֱ‑לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן
Baruch atah A-donay, Elo-heinu Melech Ha’Olam borei pri hagafen.
Blessed are You, L-rd our G‑d, King of the universe, Who creates the fruit of the vine.
Listen to this blessing
After drinking wine or grape juice, say Al Hamichyah, with the inserts for wine. (click here for audio and text). Note: Once you recited Hagafen over wine or grape juice, subsequent drinks in that meal do not warrant a blessing.
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