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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 Winery's annual sale, the prices, the limited availability, and the greatness of Benyo.

Kenny and Rabbi Yisroel talk about wines they have had over the last week, including:
Shimon & Co., Tsolikouri, 2021
Dalton, Vermouth, Extra Dry
Binah, New Jersey, Cabernet Franc, 2020
Pavillon Du Vieux Chantre, Pusseguin Saint-Emilion, 2022

They discuss Israel, Israeli wines, and eternal hopes for shalom/peace.

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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 500 years. The focus shifts to their kosher wines, crafted with meticulous care despite being a tiny fraction of the winery's overall production. Rabbi Bernath and Sara reflect on their tour with Jürgen Wagner, the winery's visionary winemaker, who shared insights into the vineyards, the terroir, and the labor of love behind their kosher wine journey.

Listeners are taken to the vineyards, where Jürgen discusses how the unique Montsant landscape influences the character of the wines. The episode also touches on the impact of the phylloxera plague that shaped the region's winemaking history, as Jürgen provides a vivid narrative during a drive through the area.

The episode concludes with a sit-down tasting session with Jürgen Wagner at the winery, where the Bernaths sample Capçanes' newest kosher offerings—the Peraj Petita White and Peraj Petita Rosé. This engaging conversation delves into Jürgen's personal connection to the winery, his passion for kosher winemaking, and the artistry that brings these exceptional wines to life.

Through captivating storytelling and a behind-the-scenes look at Capçanes, this episode celebrates the intersection of wine, history, and Jewish tradition, offering a rich and flavorful start to the Spain Series.

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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 had recently: Eola Hills, Pinot Noir, 2021 and Le Grand Secret, Sancerre, 2023.

Kenny talks about the Camuna Winery in Philadephia, orange wines including the GRW, Rkatsiteli, Qvevri Collection, Orange Wine, 2022, and the Shirah, Albarino, Orange, 2023.

They discuss Feldstein Winery and new offerings from Avi Feldstein as well as the topic of wine pricing.

But that's just the very basic premise of this new podcast, as Kenny and Rabbi touch on all sorts of topics, shooting from the hip and enjoying wine together as two friends.

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