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From Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel), winemaker, sommelier, and agave enthusiast.
Join me as I cover my favorite libations, and explain both the most common questions people have, as well as the most obscure minutiae.
And for my Jewish listeners: Parsha Wine Club, where I pair a kosher wine with the weekly Torah portion or the upcoming holiday.
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Welcome back! This week I had my good friend Jules Polonetsky and we went pretty deep on wine pairings for the classic Chanukah dishes. Jules' article on Chanukah wine pairings can be found here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/8-nights-4-pairings-wine-for-chanukah/ Jules' writing can be found at his wine education site: kosher-wine.org And you can find his writing for the Washington Jewish Week here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/?s=jules+polonetsky Happy Chanukah & L'chaim! ...
Hello and welcome back! This week I use the story of Joseph's prison time as a springboard to discuss types of wine glasses. Going very dorky, folks! Additionally, there is some housekeeping at the top of the episode. L'chaim & Shabbat Shalom! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Hello and welcome back! On this, the final of the 3 part mini series on the basics of winemaking, we have part 2 of red winemaking, and rose as well. I hope you've enjoyed these, and found them educational! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
In this special episode I share the story of the Bazak family and their winery. I also recap my recent visit there, and give a rundown of all their wines. For more information, and to schedule a visit go to: bazakwinery.com L'chaim and see you next time! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Welcome Back! This week we are continuing with part 2 of the mini series on the basics of wine making, and we are covering white wine making. The series will wrap up next week, and make sure you didn't/don't miss the 2 extra, non Parsha Wine Club, episodes this week and next week! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Hello! Hello! On this special episode I give my general guidelines for pairing wines with the thanksgiving meal, and offer some specific wines to pair with your thanksgiving meal. Hope you have a great time with your loved ones, with some great wines, of course! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Welcome! This episode is the first of a 3 part series where I will be covering the basics of winemaking. This week: the basics of red wine making part 1 (you can probably guess what the next two episodes will be). These episodes will be part of the Parsha Wine Club series, but as mentioned at the end of this week's episode: be on the lookout for two special episodes in the next two weeks! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Welcome back everybody! This week I used the Parsha as a springboard to go deep on clay pots in winemaking, and, of course, ended with a Torah idea based on the Parsha. Thank you for all the great feedback and questions! Keep them coming! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Hello and welcome! This week I again went in a more conceptual, technical direction. Join me as I go WAY too deep into the details of malolactic fermentation, and, of course, finish with some food for thought from the parsha. Thank you for all the feedback, questions, and follow ups, keep them coming! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Hi and welcome back! This week I tried something different with the parsha wine connection. Join me for a discussion of wine grape crossings and, of course, a thought about the parsha. Let me know what you think about this type of format, and submit any other questions or feedback! L'chaim & Shabbat Shalom! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Hello, and welcome back! This week, I paired the Parsha with the Bazak, Genesis, Sauvignon Blanc. I discuss the winery backstory and tease a special future episode, talk about why I love this specific Sauvignon Blanc, and end with a short thought about the pairing and parsha. Please continue to send in your questions for the Q&A episodes! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
Welcome back! This week I am pairing the parsha with Ya'acov Oryah's Soulmate. It's a quick episode (I mean, it IS the third one this week...) with a straightforward pairing, some background on the wine, and I end with an idea inspired by the parsha. Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
On this week's episode I pair the Holiday with Ya'acov Oryah's Alpha Omega series. I explain about the process of making these orange wines, about how people experience orange wines, run through my favorites from the series, and end with short thought for the holiday. Don't forget to submit questions for future episodes! L'chaim and Chag Same'ach! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
On this first episode of the relaunched and renamed podcast, I explain a little of what I've been up to, catch up on some Parsha pairings I didn't manage to do episodes for, and explain where the podcast is headed. L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
This week on the show: A quick pairing for Parshat Bamidbar.Our Pairing for Shavuot: The Oblass Carignan.An interview with Zlil Oblass!Recap of some wine festivals.A very quick (sorry) idea for ShavuotChag Same'ach & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
This week on the podcast: Our parsha wine pairing: The Galil Mountain Winery, Or Barbera 22 (emphasis on 22!).Recap of some wine activities this week.A LOT of Shmita talk.Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
This week on the podcast: Our pairing for the parsha: Mi Luce, Whole Cluster Marselan.A plethora of wine related tangents: winery visits, upcoming festivals, winemaking techniques, a Barbera tasting, etc. etc. etc.Short idea on the Parsha.Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
This week on the podcast, we have: Our parsha paring, the Viña Memorias, Finca Zerezal, '16.An interview with Armando from the Viña Memorias winery.A related idea on the parsha.Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
On the podcast this week: Our pairing for the parsha: the Tel Shifon, Telshi Riesling.A rundown of upcoming wine events.A recap of Yechiel's trip to Pinto Winery to taste with the Negave team.A short idea/thought about the parsha.Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
On this week's podcast we have: Our pairing for this week: the Shiloh, Shor, Syrah.An interview with Amichai Lourie, the winemaker behind this week's pairing. Amichai gives us a rundown behind the stylistic differences between the various series Shiloh makes, as well as the meaning behind their names.A dvar torah/conversation starter for your shabbat table.Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
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