In the highly anticipated 2025/5785 Second Annual Pesach episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath make their Seder Wine Picks. They choose exclusively red, non-mevushal, and easy to drink wines for the Four Cups. They emphasize the importance of choosing Israeli wines for the Seder and supporting the Israeli wine industry.
In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Kenny Friedman discuss their top wine picks for Passover. The conversation highlights the diversity and quality of Israeli wines and the importance of supporting Israeli winemakers, more so now than ever. They also discuss the significance of remembering and focusing on the remaining Israeli hostages during the Seder, may they be brought home safely, speedily, and in good health now, as well as all of our soldiers, may Hashem watch over them. Next Year in Jerusalem!
Kenny's Picks:
Seder 1 (Israeli Only):
Golan Heights Winery, Yarden, Rose, Brut, 2017
Vitkin, Israeli Journey, Red, 2023
Dalton, Asufa, Grounded, Zuriman, 2023
Gva'ot, Gofna, Reserve, Bittuni, 2023
(Alternate option: Domaine du Castel, La Vie, Rouge, 2023)
Shulchan Orech: Recanati, Reserve, Wild Carignan, 2014
Seder 2 (International):
Hagafen, Brut Rose, 2015
Kleinlerer, Dancin' Sophie, Cinsault, 2024
Binah, Pinot Noir, 2022
Shirah, Riverbench, Pinot Meunier, 2021
Shulchan Orech: Carmel, Single Vineyard, Sha'al, Merlot, 2010
Yisroel’s Picks:
Seder 1 and 2 (Both Israel)
Bravdo Neta Red, 2023
Tulip Merlot, 2021
Recanati Young Vines Carignan ,2019
Yarden Cabernet, 2009
Odem Forest Red Blend, 2023
Dalton Scarlett, 2020
Yaacov Oryah Up We Go, 2020
Netofa DOR Syrah, 2017
Bat Shlomo Regavim, 2021
Email your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com
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