The Kosher Wine Podcast welcomes you to a delightful blend of heritage and flavor, where the ancient meets the avant-garde. Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath, the Kosher Wine Podcast will focus on approachable topics of interest to the modern kosher consumer. Kenny and Yisroel's relaxed and affable approach will be a way for listeners to keep up on the ever-expanding world of kosher wine.
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Episode 34: Season 2, Episode 6: Rounding Up All the Great Wines We Enjoyed Through the Yom Tov Season
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In Season 2 Episode 6, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath review many of the wines they had over the last couple months, covering many of the new wines and regions available in the kosher marketplace. They discuss such wines as Chablis Grand Cru, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a Premier Crus Beaune, and many others. Rabbi Bernath talks about his special house gu…
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Episode 33: Season 2, Episode 5: Levi Chitrik and Rabbi Chaim Hillel of Narrow Bridge Winery
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In a laid-back and wide-ranging interview, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath shmooze with Chaim Hillel, Rabbi at Chabad of SLO (serving Cal Poly), and hands-on cellarmaster and Levi Chitrik, NY native, who now lives in Atlanta. Chitrik started making wine as a teen, and went pro at Brooklyn Winery in 2010. In 2012, Chitrik partnered with…
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Episode 32: Season 2, Episode 4: We're Back!
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In the (too) long awaited Episode 4, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath cover a lot of ground and discuss many of the hot topics of the day in the kosher wine world. Among them: The impossibility of getting kosher wines in Quebec The effect of tariffs on international wine and the kosher market The price increase on the Royal portfolio The difficulty in findi…
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Episode 31: Season 2, Episode 3: Kosher Wine on the Road | Dan Levin, Kosher Winemaker One Hope Winery, Marciano Estate, Mayacamas, The Reserve, Napa Valley CA. (California Series, Episode 2)
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What do Lucasfilm, Pixar, and kosher Cabernet have in common? One man: Dan Levin. In this special edition of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath sits down with Dan Levin, affectionately known in the Valley as “Kosher Dan”—for an unforgettable conversation that flows like a fine barrel sample. Recorded under the starlit skies of OneHope W…
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Episode 30: Season 2, Episode 2: Back to Basics
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In Episode 2 of Season 2, Dr. Kenny Friedman & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath get back to basics, reviewing wines they have been drinking recently and discussing what makes them interesting. Kenny's Wines: Bodegas Vizar, Roble, 2023 Chateau Les Graves de Lavaud, 2020 Dalton, Galilee, Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé, 2024 Clos 15, Brut Nature, Cava, NV Dalton, Galilee…
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Episode 29: Season 2, Episode 1: Live Recording, Chol Hamoed Pesach, Special Guests and Great Discussion.
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In this first episode of the second season of The Kosher Wine Podcast, join Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they sit together for the first time live on the podcast. They welcome their wives, special guests, family and friends, drink wonderful wines, and celebrate the holiday of Pesach (Passover) with happiness and special friendshi…
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Episode 28: Our Wine Picks - Passover 2025
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In the highly anticipated 2025/5785 Second Annual Pesach episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath make their Seder Wine Picks. They choose exclusively red, non-mevushal, and easy to drink wines for the Four Cups. They emphasize the importance of choosing Israeli wines for the Seder and supporting the Israeli wine industry. In this conv…
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Episode 27: Gabriel Geller, Director of PR and Manager of Wine Education for Royal Wine, Inc.
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In Episode 27 of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath sit down for a wide-ranging discussion with Gabriel Geller, WSETIII, Director of PR and Manager of Wine Education for Royal Wine, Inc. Gabriel recounts how he got into the wine industry and his current position at Royal. Kenny & Yisroel discuss a wide variety of …
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Episode 26: Kosher Wine on the Road | Benyamin Cantz, Four Gates Winery (California Series, Episode 1)
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The Soul of Four Gates: A Deep Dive with Benyomin Cantz In this unforgettable episode of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath journeyed to the breathtaking Santa Cruz Mountains to meet the legendary winemaker Benyomin Cantz of Four Gates Winery. We walk the vineyards, explore his hands-on winemaking process, and step into the sacred still…
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Episode 25: Rabbi Michoel Gershzon, Kosher Georgian Wines: An Ancient Tradition Meets a New Era
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In this captivating episode of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath sit down with Rabbi Michoel Gershzon for a deep dive into the world of Georgian wine. Rabbi Gershzon shares his firsthand expertise on Georgia’s rich winemaking heritage and his work with Bam Wine and Spirits. Together, they explore what makes Georg…
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Episode 24: KFWE NY 2025: New Wines, Indigenous Grapes & California Adventures
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In Episode #24, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath discuss their visit to the Kosher Food & Wine Experience NY, Royal Wine's major trade show and annual tasting events, held at the Park Hotel Meadowlands on February 10, 2025. They discussed their thoughts on the big event, talking about timing of the show, the new wines they tasted, and a…
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Episode 23: Kenny's Visit to Israel, Upcoming Kosher Wine Events and Reviewing Some Great Wines.
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In Episode #23, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath chat about Kenny's recent visit to Israel, and his visits to wineries in the north of Israel, among them: Recanati Winery Dalton Winery Netofa Winery Jezreel Winery They discuss upcoming kosher wine events around the globe. Rabbi Bernath reviews the four wines he had over the past week: C…
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Episode 22: Kosher Wine on the Road – Anna & Moises Cohen, Elvi Winery (Spain Series, Episode 2)
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Few wine experiences linger in memory as vividly as a day spent at Elvi Wines and Clos Mesorah in Montsant and Priorat Spain. My wife Sara and I had the privilege of an extraordinary visit — a masterclass in hospitality and winemaking — hosted by Moises and Anna Cohen. The rain, relentless throughout the day, provided a dramatic backdrop to what tu…
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Episode 21: KFWE Miami Recap, Four Gates' Yearly Sale, and Recent Wines We've Had
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In Episode #21, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath discuss their visit to the Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) in Miami, one of Royal Wine's annual tasting events, run by WIZO in Miami. They talk about their favorite aspects of the event and the wines and food. Kenny & Rabbi Bernath put the podcast on pause to check out Four Gates Win…
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Episode 20: Kosher Wine on the Road – Jürgen Wagner, Capçanes Winery (Spain Series, Episode 1)
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In this inaugural episode of the Spain Series, Sara and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reflect on their fascinating journey to Celler de Capçanes, a historic winery nestled in the heart of the Montsant region of Spain. The episode begins with an exploration of the region's breathtaking landscape and the history of the Capçanes winery, which dates back over …
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Episode 19: We Shoot from the Hip: A Wide-Ranging Conversation between Wine Friends
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In Episode #19, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed, lots of current events in the wine world, and drink two wines and discuss: the Dalton, Asufa, Grounded, Zuriman, 2023 and the Einat, Lonely Cat, Petit Verdot, 2020. Rabbi Bernath talks about two other wines he has ha…
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Episode 18: Amichai Lourie, Winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery
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In Episode #18, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Amichai Lourie, winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery since its founding in 2005. Just having opened the new winery and visitor center a month ago, now is the time to visit and support Shiloh Winery and all of the incredible wines of Israel. Listen in as this wide-ranging discussion…
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In Episode #17, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed over the Jewish holidays, as well as some recent international wine trends. Kenny brings up the topic of a recent study showing internationally, still red wine sales have fallen dramatically, while sales of white, Ros…
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Episode 16: Our Wine Picks for Rosh Hashana 2024/5785
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In Episode #16, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reveal their Rosh Hashanah 5785 picks. Featuring all Israeli wines for the New Year, in support of the wineries, winemakers, and workers of our homeland, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath discuss the importance of this idea. Rabbi Bernath chose wines from the categories of whites, Rosé, reds, and o…
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Episode 15: Josh Rynderman, owner and winemaker of ESSA Winery, Cape Town, South Africa.
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In Episode #15, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Josh Rynderman, owner and winemaker of South Africa’s ESSA Winery. Joshua Rynderman is a man brimming with audacious energy evident in his easy smile but even more so in his craft. Joshua has built the young ESSA winery of South Africa following training under master boutique wine…
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Episode 14: Vered Ben Saadon of Tura Estate Winery, Shomron, Israel.
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On Episode 14, Dr. Kenneth Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome a very special guest, Vered Ben Saadon of Tura Estate Winery. Tura Represents the resurgence of the ancient vineyards of Samaria, the Shomron, Planted by our ancestors thousands of years ago. Vered and Erez Ben Saadon embody the spirit of modern Israel and a return to our homelan…
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Episode 13: Kevin Danna of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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In Episode #13, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Kevin Danna, owner and winemaker of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania. First, they delve into what is in their respective glasses, with Kevin drinking the new Cabernet Franc Reserve and Kenny drinking the Merlot, 2022. They discuss Kevin's winemaking origin story and his fatef…
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Episode 12: Wines We've Been Enjoying Recently, Plus Other Current Topics
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n this episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed, a wine-tasting comparing similar wines from different regions, and many other topics. In the first episode since Shavuos, Kenny highlights three different bubblies, each at different price points, and from different …
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In the highly anticipated Shavuos (or is it Shavuot?) White Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman choose wines five price categories: Under $15, $15 to $25, $25-$35, $35-$45, and over $45. Rabbi Yisroel Bernath & Dr. Kenny Friedman in turn surprise and delight each other with their picks. They discuss the lack of appreciat…
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Episode 10: Interview with Jonathan Hajdu from Covenant & Hajdu Wines
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In Episode #10, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman welcome Jon Hajdu, winemaker for Covenant Wines of Berkeley, California, and his own eponymous label, Hajdu Wines. They discuss Jon’s winemaking origin story and his fateful journey from NY to California and Australia in between, and from being an archaeology and pre-med major at SUNY Alb…
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Episode 9: Everything You Need to Know About Wine Corks (and Other Enclosures!)
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In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman talk about an oft-overlooked aspect of every wine bottle: the enclosure. First, they introduce a new segment as Rabbi Bernath reads a wine label and Kenny is left to guess which bottle it is. They then introduce the main topic, first discussing some of the history of cork and its ge…
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Episode 8: Interview with Gabriel & Shimon Weiss from Shirah Wines
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In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman invite their first guests, and chat with rockstar winemaker brothers Gabriel and Shimon Weiss of Shirah Wine, of course all while enjoying a glass of Shirah wine. They discuss the origins of Shirah Wine and their journey in winemaking. The conversation covers topics such as the prod…
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Episode 7: Post-Passover Musings and the Dalton Pet Nat Wine
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In the first post-Passover chat, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their experiences during the Passover holiday and their mutual enjoyment of the Dalton Pet Nat wine. They explore the interesting process of Pét-Nat, or Pétillant Naturel, a sparkling wine made through a single fermentation process right in the bottle. They discus…
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Episode 6: Our Wine Picks for Passover 2024
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In the highly anticipated Pesach Seder Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman announce their picks. They choose wines only from Israel in four price categories: Under $20, $20 to $40, $40 to $80, and over $80. Additionally, they choose one Moshiach wine from the depths of their cellars. They choose exclusively red wines as …
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Episode 5: Choosing the Perfect Wines for Passover Seder
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In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their recent experiences and preparations for the upcoming Passover holiday, the peak buying season for kosher wine. They discuss the question they receive most often, namely, what wines to drink at the Pesach Seder. They provide recommendations for wines to drink and discus…
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Episode 4: Matar CB, 2016 & Chateau Marquisat de Binet, Cuvée Abel, Montagne Saint-Émilion, 2015
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In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss the concept of Moshiach wines, the significance of wine in Jewish traditions and the importance of choosing the right wine for special occasions. Rabbi Bernath shares his choice for the wine he would serve if Moshiach came right now, the Matar CB, 2016. They briefly discuss …
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Episode 3: Petit Castel 2020 & Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2009
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In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss the most recent news out of Israel in the terrible damage to Avivim Winery due to Hezbollah and the continued importance of supporting Israeli wineries. They also share their experiences drinking Israeli wines on Purim, focusing on one of Rabbi Bernath's Purim wines, the Petit Ca…
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Episode 2: Corkscrews, Italian Dacci Barbara D'Asti 2020 & Israeli Shiloh Secret Reserve Petit Verdot 2020
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In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss corkscrews and wine openers. They compare different types of corkscrews and share their recommendations. They also discuss the concept of regifting rabbit corkscrews. The conversation then shifts to open bottles of wine, with Rabbi Bernath sharing his experience with a Dacci Bar…
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Episode 1: California Herzog Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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In this episode of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman discuss their backgrounds and passion for kosher wine. They explore the significance of wine in Jewish culture and how it is used to celebrate various occasions. The hosts also highlight the influence of kosher wine in the market and the growth of the industry.…
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