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Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 13: The Hidden Hand Behind Kosher Cult Wines with David EdelmanIn this episode, we catch up with David Edelman, who has been making wine for years, and has been tasked to be one of a handful of kosher winemakers who crafts some of the most exquisite and expensive kosher wines in the world. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.com and use coupon code KosherSomm for 10% off your first order. Make sure to...2023-06-3048 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 13: The Hidden Hand Behind Kosher Cult Wines with David EdelmanIn this episode, we catch up with David Edelman, who has been making wine for years, and has been tasked to be one of a handful of kosher winemakers who crafts some of the most exquisite and expensive kosher wines in the world. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.com and use coupon code KosherSomm for 10% off your first order. Make sure to...2023-06-3048 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 12: Making of a Wine Journalist with Elizabeth KratzIn this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Kratz, editor of the New Jersey Jewish Link to talk about her career in journalism and her path towards learning and tasting wine, and how she eventually became the driving force behind one of the most notable kosher wine publications in the USA.Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.com and use coupon code Ko...2023-06-2357 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 12: Making of a Wine Journalist with Elizabeth KratzIn this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Kratz, editor of the New Jersey Jewish Link to talk about her career in journalism and her path towards learning and tasting wine, and how she eventually became the driving force behind one of the most notable kosher wine publications in the USA.Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.com and use coupon code Ko...2023-06-2357 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 11: Top of the Food Chain: Master Sommelier Dan PilkeyIn this episode, the Kosher Sommelier greets wine royalty, Andrew's good friend and colleague, Master Sommelier Dan Pilkey. Hear all about the road to becoming a Master Sommelier, a title that less than 200 people in the world have held. Dan shares countless experiences that will push you to become a more comfortable and confident wine lover. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.co...2022-09-1457 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 11: Top of the Food Chain: Master Sommelier Dan PilkeyIn this episode, the Kosher Sommelier greets wine royalty, Andrew's good friend and colleague, Master Sommelier Dan Pilkey. Hear all about the road to becoming a Master Sommelier, a title that less than 200 people in the world have held. Dan shares countless experiences that will push you to become a more comfortable and confident wine lover. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.co...2022-09-1457 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 10: Passover Programs Behind the Scenes with Alan BergerIn this episode, we chat with Alan Berger, owner and operator of Grand Getaways Passover Resort. We discuss the ins and outs of being successful in this highly complex business, the challenges and triumphs, and of course, the incredibly deep wine program that ties it all together. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.com and use coupon code KosherSomm for 10% off your fir...2022-09-0746 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 10: Passover Programs Behind the Scenes with Alan BergerIn this episode, we chat with Alan Berger, owner and operator of Grand Getaways Passover Resort. We discuss the ins and outs of being successful in this highly complex business, the challenges and triumphs, and of course, the incredibly deep wine program that ties it all together. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine Club. Visit LiquidKosher.com and use coupon code KosherSomm for 10% off your fir...2022-09-0746 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 9: The Road to Burgundy with Jason BerryIn this episode, we hear from boutique Burgundy importer Jason Berry, of Amitie Wines in San Diego, Calif. Jason shares his road to Burgundy as a wine lover and how he turned that passion into a successful business. Hear about why Burgundy is one of the most important wine regions, and tips to appreciate this fantastic genre at any level. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine...2022-09-0748 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 9: The Road to Burgundy with Jason BerryIn this episode, we hear from boutique Burgundy importer Jason Berry, of Amitie Wines in San Diego, Calif. Jason shares his road to Burgundy as a wine lover and how he turned that passion into a successful business. Hear about why Burgundy is one of the most important wine regions, and tips to appreciate this fantastic genre at any level. Our program is underwritten by LiquidKosher, a curated kosher wine club and boutique. Our host, Andrew Breskin, the Kosher Sommelier, personally selects every wine that is sold, and curates thoughtful selections for the quarterly subscription, The CELLAR Wine...2022-09-0748 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 8: Distilling and Tasting Spirits with Trent TiltonIn this episode, we visit local San Diego Distillery and have an extended session sixth founder and distiller Trent Tilton. Aside from his full time job as a registered nurse, he also has a second full time job fulfilling his passion with these “spiritual” pursuits.We discuss the process of distilling, how spirits get their flavor, how to properly taste whiskey, and participate in a partial tasting of really awesome products. If you have ever wanted to understand what goes into the making of a bottle of whiskey, you have to listen up. We learned a lot!2019-02-1154 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 8: Distilling and Tasting Spirits with Trent TiltonIn this episode, we visit local San Diego Distillery and have an extended session sixth founder and distiller Trent Tilton. Aside from his full time job as a registered nurse, he also has a second full time job fulfilling his passion with these “spiritual” pursuits.We discuss the process of distilling, how spirits get their flavor, how to properly taste whiskey, and participate in a partial tasting of really awesome products. If you have ever wanted to understand what goes into the making of a bottle of whiskey, you have to listen up. We learned a lot!2019-02-1154 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 7: Wine Biz Chat with Morgan WittIn this episode, we sit down with Morgan Witt, a local digital marketing executive who is in the process of developing his wine business plan to bring family owned wineries in front of wine collectors and restaurant buyers. We discuss the challenges of wine marketing and branding, and how to build the relationship between producer and consumer. Also, we spend some time discussing the history of Andrew’s importing business, and how it was grown over time.This will be the first in a series of episodes on the Drinks Business that will encompass many fascinating aspects of...2018-11-1357 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 7: Wine Biz Chat with Morgan WittIn this episode, we sit down with Morgan Witt, a local digital marketing executive who is in the process of developing his wine business plan to bring family owned wineries in front of wine collectors and restaurant buyers. We discuss the challenges of wine marketing and branding, and how to build the relationship between producer and consumer. Also, we spend some time discussing the history of Andrew’s importing business, and how it was grown over time.
This will be the first in a series of episodes on the Drinks Business that will encompass many fascinating aspects of...2018-11-1200 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 6: Benyamin Cantz of Four Gates Winery - KosherSommEpisode 6: Benyamin Cantz of Four Gates Winery, Santa Cruz, CA - In this episode, we are interviewing a person who, at least for the kosher wine drinker, needs no introduction. Benyamin Cantz founded the Four Gates Winery on a hillside in the Santa Cruz Mountains almost 30 years ago, and never looked back. We spent over an hour together and cover interesting topics from how he got started, to his thoughts on the world of wine and winemaking.Listen to find out how he first realized the great potential of his vineyard, how h...2018-10-1759 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 6: Benyamin Cantz of Four Gates Winery - KosherSommEpisode 6: Benyamin Cantz of Four Gates Winery, Santa Cruz, CA -
In this episode, we are interviewing a person who, at least for the kosher wine drinker, needs no introduction. Benyamin Cantz founded the Four Gates Winery on a hillside in the Santa Cruz Mountains almost 30 years ago, and never looked back. We spent over an hour together and cover interesting topics from how he got started, to his thoughts on the world of wine and winemaking.
Listen to find out how he first realized the great potential of his vineyard, how he learned about w...2018-10-1700 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 5: Yitz Applbaum - Kosher & Israel Wine AdvocateEpisode 5: Yitz Applbaum - In this episode, we travel to Oakland, California and have an interesting chat with Industry Trailblazer and Kosher Wine Collector, Yitz Applbaum. We cover how Yitz came into a passion for wine, started several kosher wine brands, and eventually focused on his collecting. Known for his passion for Israel and its wines, Yitz regularly hosts wine tastings for celebrities and government officials around the world. A fascinating personality in the world of kosher wine!To learn more about our guest, Yitz Applbaum, you can read this profile about hi...2018-10-0541 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 5: Yitz Applbaum - Kosher & Israel Wine AdvocateEpisode 5: Yitz Applbaum -
In this episode, we travel to Oakland, California and have an interesting chat with Industry Trailblazer and Kosher Wine Collector, Yitz Applbaum. We cover how Yitz came into a passion for wine, started several kosher wine brands, and eventually focused on his collecting. Known for his passion for Israel and its wines, Yitz regularly hosts wine tastings for celebrities and government officials around the world. A fascinating personality in the world of kosher wine!
To learn more about our guest, Yitz Applbaum, you can read this profile about him courtesy of Je...2018-10-0400 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 4: White Wine Revolution with Andrew - KosherSommEpisode 4 - White Wine Revolution with AndrewIn this episode, listen in as I share my thoughts about how we are in the midst of a kosher white wine revolution. We’ve made it this far with great kosher wines from around the world, but is there another big shift coming? Listen to where I think this is going, and why. Here are some links to articles that I not so casually refer to in this show.Rosh Hashanah Wines:http://sdjewishjournal.com/sdjj/september-2018/rosh-hashanah-wines/...2018-09-0624 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 4: White Wine Revolution with Andrew - KosherSommEpisode 4 - White Wine Revolution with Andrew
In this episode, listen in as I share my thoughts about how we are in the midst of a kosher white wine revolution. We’ve made it this far with great kosher wines from around the world, but is there another big shift coming? Listen to where I think this is going, and why. Here are some links to articles that I not so casually refer to in this show.
Rosh Hashanah Wines:
http://sdjewishjournal.com/sdjj/september-2018/rosh-hashanah-wines/
Wine Spectator Article
ht...2018-09-0600 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 3: Joshua Klapper of Timbre WineryIn this episode, we get to know a winemaker whose name in kosher circles in gaining recognition, while he’s already quite recognized in the broader wine world. Josh Klapper founded TIMBRE Winery, formerly known as La Fenetre, focusing on Burgundian varietals in the Central Coast. We hear about Josh’s career as an award winning Sommelier who earned a Wine Spectator Grand Award, how be transitioned to winemaking, and his involvement with kosher wine. Josh shares his critical insider tips for learning how to truly taste and evaluate wine. Also, do not miss his surprising secret for success in t...2018-08-2442 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 3: Joshua Klapper of Timbre WineryIn this episode, we get to know a winemaker whose name in kosher circles in gaining recognition, while he’s already quite recognized in the broader wine world. Josh Klapper founded TIMBRE Winery, formerly known as La Fenetre, focusing on Burgundian varietals in the Central Coast. We hear about Josh’s career as an award winning Sommelier who earned a Wine Spectator Grand Award, how be transitioned to winemaking, and his involvement with kosher wine. Josh shares his critical insider tips for learning how to truly taste and evaluate wine. Also, do not miss his surprising secret for success in t...2018-08-2400 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 2: Francois Chaveriat of Domaine Chantal Lescure - KosherSommIn this episode, we are live from the heart of Burgundy. Enjoy this enlightening conversation with Francois Chaveriat, head winemaker of Domaine Chantal Lescure in the Cote de Beaune. After tasting from the barrels, we have an interesting conversation about wine growing practices. What is the significance of organic wines? How does this play into the conversation about terroir and authenticity? Listen to hear deep secrets of the vineyard from a true expert.2018-08-1016 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 2: Francois Chaveriat of Domaine Chantal Lescure - KosherSommIn this episode, we are live from the heart of Burgundy. Enjoy this enlightening conversation with Francois Chaveriat, head winemaker of Domaine Chantal Lescure in the Cote de Beaune. After tasting from the barrels, we have an interesting conversation about wine growing practices. What is the significance of organic wines? How does this play into the conversation about terroir and authenticity? Listen to hear deep secrets of the vineyard from a true expert.2018-08-1000 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 1: Ya'acov Oryah - Israel's Most Fascinating Winemaker - KosherSommIn this episode, listen in and be fascinated by one of the most interesting personalities in the world of Israeli wine, winemaker Ya’acov Oryah. Ya’acov is the head winemaker for the Psagot Winery in Israel, but is mostly known for his eponymous winery, focusing on all things white, and orange (with a little bit of red as well). Listen in to hear about his paradigm shifting approach to wine production, and his unique - and controversial - methods.2018-07-2641 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode 1: Ya'acov Oryah - Israel's Most Fascinating Winemaker - KosherSommIn this episode, listen in and be fascinated by one of the most interesting personalities in the world of Israeli wine, winemaker Ya’acov Oryah. Ya’acov is the head winemaker for the Psagot Winery in Israel, but is mostly known for his eponymous winery, focusing on all things white, and orange (with a little bit of red as well). Listen in to hear about his paradigm shifting approach to wine production, and his unique - and controversial - methods.2018-07-2500 min
Kosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode Zero: The Kosher SommelierIn this episode, get to know the host of the Kosher Sommelier Podcast, Andrew Breskin. Andrew will describe his background in the wine industry, his fascination with all things wine, and the wine business. How does one learn about tasting? What is the secret to working your way up in the wine industry? Have a listen and enjoy!2018-07-2521 minKosher Sommelier PodcastEpisode Zero: The Kosher SommelierIn this episode, get to know the host of the Kosher Sommelier Podcast, Andrew Breskin. Andrew will describe his background in the wine industry, his fascination with all things wine, and the wine business. How does one learn about tasting? What is the secret to working your way up in the wine industry? Have a listen and enjoy!2018-07-2400 min