Best Petit Verdot Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7: Post-Passover Musings and the Dalton Pet Nat Wine 26:22

11h ago26:22

26:22

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 38:38

16d ago38:38

38:38

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 51:56

18d ago51:56

51:56

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 36:46

28d ago36:46

36:46

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 35:55

1M ago35:55

35:55

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 33:52

1M ago33:52

33:52

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 42:45

1M ago42:45

42:45

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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Gruet Winery Non-vintage (NV) Brut Sparkling Wine 15:46

1y ago15:46

15:46

We are tasting the Gruet Winery Non-vintage Brut Sparkling Wine. This sparkling wine is made in the Methode Champenoise using 100% New Mexico grapes. The Gruet family started making champagne in Bethon, France since the 1960s and expanded to New Mexico in 1989. The vineyard expansion by the Gruet family continues a winemaking history in New Mexico …

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Bodega Colome 2020 Estate Malbec 10:54

1y ago10:54

10:54

We are the Bodega Colome 2020 Estate Malbec. This is a blend of grapes from their different vineyards at very high altitudes, including the highest commercial vineyard, Altura maxima, at 3111 meters (10,000 ft). Pre-phylloxera vines were brought over from France in the 1850s by the daughter of the Spanish governor of the region. Napa Valley wine pi…

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Michael David Winery 2019 Inkblot Petit Verdot 12:28

1y ago12:28

12:28

We are tasting the Michael David 2019 Inkblot Petit Verdot wine. This wine is as dark as a stormy night with spring-like scents of lilac. Typically, a blending grape with other Bordeaux varietals, this time it is showcased on its own where you can taste the dark black fruit flavors and contemplate the Rorschach-style image on the label. I’ll also g…

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Left Coast Cellar’s 2021 White Pinot Noir 10:06

1y ago10:06

10:06

We are tasting a white wine made grapes you usually see in a red wine. And no, its not white Zinfandel making a come back from the 80s – its Left Coast Cellar’s 2021 White Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. This red wine grape is made in a white wine style and we talk about the differences in the winemaking sequences. We also learn ab…

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Davey Family Shiraz: 2 Wines at 2 Prices 11:28

1y ago11:28

11:28

We are tasting two wines by the Davey Family at two different price points. One wine is an Estate Grown Shiraz and the other is a vineyard specific D Block Shiraz. These Syrah or Shiraz wines are grown in the McLaren Vale Australia near Adelaide. We’ll touch the name origins briefly and talk more about wine growing region. Of course, we discuss whe…

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Margerum Wine Company’s 2019 Viognier 10:31

1y ago10:31

10:31

We are tasting the Margerum Wine Company’s 2019 Viognier from their estate vineyard in California’s Los Olivos District AVA. Viognier has a wonderful floral aroma that jumps right out of the glass and its medium to full bodied taste makes this a nice alternative to chardonnay. The Los Olivos District AVA is in Central California’s Santa Ynez valley…

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Chateau SABY 2020 Bordeaux Superieur Merlot 12:22

1y ago12:22

12:22

We are tasting the Chateau SABY’s 2020 Bordeaux Superieur Merlot. The Saby family has been making wines in the Bordeaux region for 9 generations. Their winery has offerings of very high end Saint Emillion Grand Cru to the more budget friendly Chateau Saby we are tasting in this episode. I give a primer on the Bordeaux geography and the delineation …

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Krupp Brothers 2015 Synchrony Red Blend 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

12:00

We are tasting the Krupp Brothers 2015 Synchrony Red Blend. This is blend of 2 Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes came from the Stagecoach vineyard in the Atlas peak region of Napa Valley. The vineyard was started as a passion project for the two Krupp Brothers. In this episode, I address a listener’s question about …

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Kuhlman Cellar’s NV Calcaria 8:30

1+ y ago8:30

8:30

We are tasting the Kuhlman Cellar’s Calcaria. This white wine blend is majority Roussanne with other Mediterranean white grapes that are all grown in Texas. It is a medium bodied wine with tropical fruit scents, a full mouthfeel, and a zippy, lingering finish. The wine’s name is drawn from the calcium based soils on the estate. Kuhlman Cellars wine…

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Ponzi Vineyards 2019 “Tavola” Pinot Noir 9:18

1+ y ago9:18

9:18

We are tasting the Ponzi Vineyards 2019 “Tavola” Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Pinot Noir is one of my favorite grapes and this is a great expression of it with a combination of red fruit, like cherry and raspberry, and savory notes, like baking spices and coffee. Now under the helm of two of founder’s daughters, Ponzi vineyards …

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Pierre Sparr 2019 Gewurztraminer Grand Reserve 13:26

1+ y ago13:26

13:26

We are tasting the Pierre Sparr 2019 Gewurztraminer Grand Reserve. This Alsatian white wine is from a producer that started way back in 1680. It is a medium bodied wine with a touch of sweetness and wonderful aromas of roses and lychees. The acidity is high enough to balance the sweetness to make this wine very enjoyable. This would make a great wi…

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Ferrari Carano 2018 "Siena" Sangiovese blend 7:41

1+ y ago7:41

7:41

We are tasting the Ferrari-Carano 2018 Siena red wine. It is a Sangiovese blend with Malbec, Petit Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California. The husband-and-wife team started in Law and Nutrition before opening a hotel and casino in Reno. While searching for wines for their hotel, they fell in love with Sonoma County and decided …

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Cave des Vins de Sancerre 2019 “Chene Saint-Louis” Sancerre 7:33

1+ y ago7:33

7:33

We are tasting the Cave des Vins de Sancerre 2019 “Chene Saint-Louis” Sancerre. This is a special expression of Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Loire valley. Some history of the region can be found in this Wine Searcher article: https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-sancerre. Sancerre wines are known for their flinty, smoky flavors. Since French wine…

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River Road Family Vineyard Chardonnay comparison: Oak v Un-Oak 13:12

1+ y ago13:12

13:12

We are tasting 2 chardonnays from River Road Family Wineries – an Oaked wine and an Un-Oaked wine. I want to give a high-level summary into 2 major ways that chardonnays are made and point out some magic words that might help you when deciding on your next bottle. Since both wines used “sur lie” ageing, we discuss this winemaking technique as well.…

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Bodegas Borsao 2018 "Tres Picos" Garnacha 12:48

1+ y ago12:48

12:48

We are tasting the Bodegas Borsao 2018 "Tres Picos" Garnacha – an old-vine Garnacha from the region of Aragon in Spain. We also talk about the spread of Garnacha/Grenache and the typical flavors based on where it is planted: https://www.grenachesdumonde.com/en/; https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/grenache-wine/. Official Grenache day Is September 3rd,…

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Sobon Estates 2018 "Fiddletown" Zinfandel 15:53

1+ y ago15:53

15:53

We are tasting the 2018 Sobon Estate “Fiddletown” Zinfandel. It is from Amador county in California – west of Sacramento in the Sierra foothills. The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) website: https://zinfandel.org/ has a lot history about the grape, the wine, and the history. We talk about biodynamics as a growing trend for wineries concerne…

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Ratti 2019 "Battaglione"Barbera 9:51

1+ y ago9:51

9:51

We are tasting the 2019 Ratti “Battaglione” Barbera. It is an easy-drinking red from the Piemonte region in northwest Italy. Ratti wine bottles are known for depictions of Nepolianic era soldiers and more details can be found on the proudcers website: https://www.ratti.com/en/museum-and-culture/the-history-of-the-wine-label-soldier/. Visit our webs…

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Duchman Family Winery 2020 Roussanne 7:50

1+ y ago7:50

7:50

We are tasting the Duchman Family Winery’s 2020 Roussanne. Roussanne is a French variety from the Rhone valley but these grape were grown in the Texas High Plains AVA. Duchman Family winery: https://www.duchmanwinery.com/ Article from Oswald vineyards about Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): https://oswaldvineyard.com/icf-building-index/ Visit our we…

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Vecchia Cantina Vino Nobile de Montepucliano 2016 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

11:02

We are tasting the Vecchia Cantina 2016 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It is a Sangiovese from southern Tuscany. This wine is from the Cooperative Vecchia Cantina de Montepulicano. We also talk about the different ways Sangiovese grapes are used in wines in north Central Italy. Cooperative Vecchia Cantina de Montepulicano: https://vecchiacantinadimo…

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McPherson Cellars La Herencia 2017 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

10:10

We are tasting the McPherson Cellars 2017 La Herencia – one of our favorite reds. It is a Tempranillo blend that easy is drinking and well-suited for barbeques and backyards. The wine is from the Texas High Plains AVA and McPherson has a lineage that goes back to the early days of the region. We also discussed the role of the U.S. and Texas in the …

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Time To Taste podcast trailer 1:27

1+ y ago1:27

1:27

When I got more interested in wine beyond the “mm, this is a delicious red wine”, I started to notice a special language that wine producers put on their label, their website, and used in their tasting rooms. I’m not a wine expert but I wanted to understand what they were trying to tell me and how I could use that to know if I would like the wine b…

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Optical Sorting at St. Supery Estate, Napa Valley 3:34

9y ago3:34

3:34

Learn about optical sorting for optimal grape quality and character at St. Supery Estate Vineyards and Winery with assistant winemaker Brooke Shenk.By St. Supery Estate

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St. Supery 2012 Napa Valley Estate Elu 1:43

9+ y ago1:43

1:43

Learn about St. Supery 2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with winemaker Michael Scholz.By St. Supery Estate

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St. Supery 2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1:29

9+ y ago1:29

1:29

Learn about St. Supery 2012 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with winemaker Michael Scholz.By St. Supery Estate

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St. Supery 2013 Napa Valley Estate Oak Free Chardonnay 1:26

10y ago1:26

1:26

Learn about St. Supery 2013 Napa Valley Estate Oak Free Chardonnay with assistant winemaker Brooke Shenk.By St. Supery Estate

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St. Supery 2013 Napa Valley Estate Moscato 1:04

10y ago1:04

1:04

Learn about St. Supery 2013 Napa Valley Estate Moscato with sommelier Scott Tracy.By St. Supery Estate

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St. Supery 2011 Napa Valley Estate Elu 1:32

10y ago1:32

1:32

Learn about St. Supery 2011 Napa Valley Estate Elu with winemaker Michael Scholz.By St. Supery Estate

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Dollarhide Ranch (5 min) 4:55

10y ago4:55

4:55

Dollarhide is a 1,531-acre property with steep and rolling hills, some flat lands, seven lakes, and plenty of wildlife. St. Supery Estate has planted close to 500 acres of grape vines at Dollarhide, leaving the rest of the property to thrive in its natural state. The remainder of the property is home to a diverse collection of flora and fauna. The …

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Dollarhide Ranch (Extended) 9:58

10y ago9:58

9:58

Dollarhide is a 1,531-acre property with steep and rolling hills, some flat lands, seven lakes, and plenty of wildlife. St. Supery Estate has planted close to 500 acres of grape vines at Dollarhide, leaving the rest of the property to thrive in its natural state. The remainder of the property is home to a diverse collection of flora and fauna. The …