In this episode 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. Geller now holds the incredible distinction of being the first two-time guest on Kosher Wine Podcast, having joined us a year ago for our pre-Pesach edition.

Gabriel, Kenny, and the Rabbi discuss our plans for Pesach wines and specifically for the Sedarim, as well as new wines on the market this year.

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

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After hosting an unforgettable evening in Montreal, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath sits down with legendary winemaker Yaacov Oryah and world-class private chef Yossel Backman for a behind-the-scenes conversation.

What started as a perfectly curated night of wine and food quickly turned into something deeper, a dialogue about creativity, risk, and what happens when wine and cuisine are allowed to truly speak to each other. From bold orange wines to precision-driven pairings, this episode captures the magic of a one-of-a-kind experience.

Together, they unpack the evening: the philosophy behind Yaacov’s boundary-pushing wines, the art of pairing food that elevates rather than competes, and the courage it takes to create something not everyone immediately understands.

This isn’t just about wine. It’s about vision, collaboration, and what happens when you stop playing it safe and start creating something real.

Pour a glass. You’ll want to listen to this one slowly.

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With Purim approaching next week, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath delve into the idea of drinking wine on Purim.

Halakhic Perspectives
Purim Night vs. Purim Day
Types of Wine we Drink on Purim
Purim vs. Pesach Wines

We rely on Rabbi Bernath's rabbinic knowledge and discuss some beautiful ideas of what makes Purim special and how we consider "ad delo yada" and drinking wine until one cannot distinguish between "Arur Haman" (cursed is Haman) and "Baruch Mordechai" (blessed is Mordechai).

But first we discuss our mutual visits and dinners with Ya'acov Oryah of Pinto Winery and Ya'acov Oryah wines.

We are always thrilled to hear from our listeners. Our listener poll this week:

Do you drink more at the:

Pesach Seder?
Purim Seudah?

A Freilichin Purim!

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