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 friendship.

Kenny and Rabbi Bernath enjoy the:

Nana Estate, Mitzpe Ramon, Tethys, 2021
Shirah, Coalition, 2019
Four Gates, Santa Clara Valley, Syrah, 2016

Listen in and have a seat at the table.

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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 conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss their top wine picks for Passover. The conversation highlights the diversity and quality of Israeli wines and the importance of supporting Israeli winemakers, more so now than ever. They also discuss the significance of remembering and focusing on the remaining Israeli hostages during the Seder, may they be brought home safely, speedily, and in good health now, as well as all of our soldiers, may Hashem watch over them. Next Year in Jerusalem!

Kenny's Picks:

Seder 1 (Israeli Only):

Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Rose, Brut, 2017

Vitkin, Israeli Journey, Red, 2023

Dalton, Asufa, Grounded, Zuriman, 2023

Gva'ot, Gofna, Reserve, Bittuni, 2023

(Alternate option: Domaine du Castel, La Vie, Rouge, 2023)

Shulchan Orech: Recanati, Reserve, Wild Carignan, 2014

Seder 2 (International):

Hagafen, Brut Rose, 2015

Kleinlerer, Dancin' Sophie, Cinsault, 2024

Binah, Pinot Noir, 2022

Shirah, Riverbench, Pinot Meunier, 2021

Shulchan Orech: Carmel, Single Vineyard, Sha'al, Merlot, 2010

Yisroel’s Picks:

Seder 1 and 2 (Both Israel)

Bravdo Neta Red, 2023

Tulip Merlot, 2021

Recanati Young Vines Carignan ,2019

Yarden Cabernet, 2009

Odem Forest Red Blend, 2023

Dalton Scarlett, 2020

Yaacov Oryah Up We Go, 2020

Netofa DOR Syrah, 2017

Bat Shlomo Regavim, 2021

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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 topics, including current wine trends in the kosher industry, wine pricing and its effect on buying, kosher wine sales in the non-kosher world, the burgeoning sales of white and sparkling wine, among many other topics.

With the upcoming major wine buying season of Passover/Pesach, Kenny, Yisroel and Gabriel talk about what wines they will be purchasing, and how they approach wine for the Seder.

Pour yourself a glass and get ready for a journey through the world of kosher wine today!

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