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In Episode #18, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Amichai Lourie, winemaker of Israel's Shiloh Winery since its founding in 2005. Just having opened the new winery and visitor center a month ago, now is the time to visit and support Shiloh Winery and all of the incredible wines of Israel.

Listen in as this wide-ranging discussion goes from the intricacies of Amichai's winemaking to the deep difficulties and emotion of making wine in Israel during the war of the past year plus, as Israel defends its land and people from murderous enemies.

Amichai pours his passion into Shiloh Winery, and as the face behind his wines, they have become world-renowned in just two decades' time.

If you would like to donate to One Israel Fund, the link can be found here: https://oneisraelfund.org/

Shiloh Winery can be found at: https://www.shilohwinery.com/

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In Episode #17, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed over the Jewish holidays, as well as some recent international wine trends.

Kenny brings up the topic of a recent study showing internationally, still red wine sales have fallen dramatically, while sales of white, Rosé, sparkling, and interestingly, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic wines have risen. They discuss how this might affect the kosher world.

Kenny discusses the following four wines:
Château de Parsac, Montagne Saint-Émilion, 2022
Château Jaumard, Bordeaux, 2022
Gehring, Roter Hang, Trocken, Riesling, 2022
Solar Das Bouças, Vinho Verde, Alvarinho, 2022

Rabbi Bernath discusses the following three wines:
Château Alvignes, Cahors, Malbec, 2016
Château Signac, Chusclan, Rosé, 2022
Guy Eshel Wines, Grenache, 2020

Kenny and Rabbi Bernath discuss Rosé, with Kenny saying he generally always prefers white and Rabbi saying he really loves Rosé. They discuss the methods of Rosé winemaking.

They chat about Rabbi Bernath's appearance on Matty Matheson's show on Vice called "Dead Set on Life." The episode can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynxrgz88GkY

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In Episode #16, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath reveal their Rosh Hashanah 5785 picks.

Featuring all Israeli wines for the New Year, in support of the wineries, winemakers, and workers of our homeland, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath discuss the importance of this idea.

Rabbi Bernath chose wines from the categories of whites, Rosé, reds, and one dessert wine, explaining the reasons for their picks.

Tura, Mountain Vista Snow, White Wine, 2023
Gush Etzion, Rosé, 2023
Maia, Mare Nostrum, 2019
Odem Mountain, Alfasi, Special Edition, 2018

Kenny's picks were:

Agur, La'yam, Blanc, 2023
Nana, Chenin Blanc, 2023
Golan Heights Winery, yarden, Brut Rosé, 2018
Tabor, 1/11000, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
Carmel, Limited Edition, 2010
Carmel, Vintage, 2007

Dr. Kenny Friedman & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath discuss the various regions of Israel and what makes Israeli wine special. They talk about prior visits to Israeli wineries, meeting the individuals who pour their heart and soul into these wines.

They note that this episode marks the end of the calendar year and discuss several ideas for upcoming shows.

Kenny & Rabbi Yisroel wish all of our listeners a shana tova, a ketiva v'ketima tova, a happy and healthy New Year.

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