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In Episode #13, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath welcome Kevin Danna, owner and winemaker of Binah Winery, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

First, they delve into what is in their respective glasses, with Kevin drinking the new Cabernet Franc Reserve and Kenny drinking the Merlot, 2022.

They discuss Kevin's winemaking origin story and his fateful journey from landscape engineer to winemaker, beginning in Pinnacle Ridge Winery before starting his own winery. Danna discusses his background in sparkling wine, always Kenny's favorite, in this case, the 2021 Blanc de Blancs. Kevin takes the listener through each step of the process.

Danna speaks about his philosophy in winemaking and the different style he brings to winemaking in a cool climate region, unique to the kosher world. He discusses his path to kosher wine and the ability to use wine to bring people together.

The conversation covers topics such as the production and growth of Binah, the choice of varietals and blends, and the challenges for a boutique winery. They discuss the benefits of the Binah Winery Club, which is direct to customer, with no cost to join, unlimited free shipping, and great discounts. Binah wines can be purchased directly from the winery at binahwinery.com and Wine Club info can be found at binahwinery.com/club.

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n this episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath have a wide-ranging conversation about wines they have recently enjoyed, a wine-tasting comparing similar wines from different regions, and many other topics.

In the first episode since Shavuos, Kenny highlights three different bubblies, each at different price points, and from different regions. The Bonnet-Ponson, the Koenig Cremant, and the Matar Blanc de Noirs. Rabbi Bernath talks about a special wine tasting held with Jay Buchsbaum of Royal Wine in Montreal. One example of wines they paired up was the Chateau Pontet-Canet 2021 vs. the Alfasi Odem Mountain 2018. Kenny and Rabbi Bernath discuss the much-maligned 2021 Bordeaux vintage. The situation in the North of Israel is discussed and the fact that it should be present in the minds of all people.

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In the highly anticipated Shavuos (or is it Shavuot?) White Wine Pick episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman choose wines five price categories: Under $15, $15 to $25, $25-$35, $35-$45, and over $45.

Rabbi Yisroel Bernath & Dr. Kenny Friedman in turn surprise and delight each other with their picks. They discuss the lack of appreciation for white wines, oak's influence on white wines, the proper serving temperature for whites, as well as when a white wine can age.

Kenny's Picks:
Recanati, Yasmin, White, 2023
Goose Bay, Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
Hagafen, Dry Riesling, 2023
Binah, Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling Wine, 2021
Carmel, Late Harvest, Single Vineyard, Gewürztraminer, 2019

Yisroel's Picks:
Elvi, Vina Encina, Blanco, 2022
Snow Ridge, Cold Climate, Vidal Icewine, 2020
Hajdu, Pinot Blanc, 2023
Domaine Guillerault-Fargette, Sancerre, 2022
Ya'acov Oryah, A Spark in Silence, Blanc de Blanc, 2017

The hosts again mention that they appreciate feedback and questions and want to hear your picks in each price category.

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