The Kosher Terroir

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Get ready for an intoxicating journey through the realm of kosher food with Chef Avner Guzman. Our journey starts with the gastronomic artist, Chef Guzman, as he adds an extensive, Michelin-starred experience to our exploration. He takes us through his transition from Venezuela to England, then to France in pursuit of the ultimate culinary education at the...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Ready to uncork some unique insights into the Israeli wine industry? In a candid conversation with my dear friend Yakov Shuchatowitz, a semi-retired developer now wine enthusiast and investor in the successful Jezreel winery, we explore his flavorful journey that blends passion with purpose. We pop open two distinct wines from Jezreel, a crisp white Pet-Na...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Meet Tzvi Maller, the dynamic restaurant entrepreneur with a love of wine. His culinary journey, which started in his childhood kitchen and traversed through diverse food cultures, has recently created Mojo, a popular dining spot in Jerusalem. Join us as Tzvi pulls back the curtain on the compelling world of the restaurant industry, from his early inspirat...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir My Interview with Amichai Lourie and Shilo Winery Part 2 Meet Amichai Lourie, the dedicated winemaker behind the celebrated Shiloh Winery, as he graciously opens the doors of his newly established facility and lets us take a peek behind the curtain. Amichai's journey is no ordinary tale as it intertwines his American origins, his profound dedication t...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Amichai Lourie pulls back the curtain on the fascinating intricacies of building the new Shiloh Winery. Join us as we demystify the intoxicating world of winemaking.  Brace yourself for an immersive experience as he takes us through the captivating journey of birthing Shiloh Winery, a labor of love brimming with unwavering dedication to his profession and...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Welcome to a truly unique wine experience. Join us as we journey through the historical vineyards of Yatir Winery in the Negev Desert region of Israel. In this place, a long-standing tradition of winemaking has been revived. We are delighted to welcome Eti Edri and Ya'acov Ben Dor, who will guide us through a captivating exploration of the rich histor...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Ever dreamed of embarking on a journey to a winery located in the middle of the Negev Desert? Ever wondered how terroirs as dramatically different as a desert and a manually planted mountain forest intersect? Join us as we head to the Yatir Winery in Israel, together with Eti Edri, Export Manager, and Yaakov Ben Dor, the General Manager. These two wine exe...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Join us on this fascinating journey as we chat with Evyatar Cohen, the charismatic personality behind Kos Shel Bracha - a unique wine and liquor store in Jerusalem. Ever wondered what it takes to curate unique wines that cater to an array of taste buds? Evyatar, with his vast knowledge and passion for wine, offers us an exclusive peek into his world of win...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir A conversation with Eli Shiran, Owner and Winemaker for the Shiran Winery in Kiryat Arba, Israel. Eli has been making wine for over 10 years, choosing to keep his winery Shiran, a small Boutique winery, while selling his wines throughout Israel, especially in hotels and upscale restaurants. Shiran also exports his wines throughout the United States and Eur...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir The following is a conversation with Sam Baum.  The new young winemaker and co-owner of Family Baum Winery.  Where many of us only dream of owning our own winery, Sam a London-born young man, made Aliyah, Served in the IDF, fell in love with the land of Israel, and married his wife and winery partner Rifka. He searched out and found work in a renowned Jude...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir A remarkable peak under the covers of the negotiations and dealings involved in bringing us some of the world's best Kosher wines. Plus, an education in Italian wine, regions, varietals, and classifications. Sit back, grab a glass of Kosher wine, and enjoy! Dr. Madeb can be reached with additional questions at www. MandMimporters.com Support the show...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir This is one of The Kosher Terroir's short segments fondly referred to as Tasting Notes. Our guest host from the last episode David Saleh visiting from the UK was kind enough to visit our studio and taste some wine.  The following is our tasting and some impressions of Flam Camellia 2022. Thank you David and Ann for the visit and for your patience duri...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Josh Rynderman is the winemaker for both Kos Yeshuos wines from Santa Cruz California (4 Gates Winery), and ESSA wine company based in Cape Town, South Africa. Josh and his wife Chana live in Cape Town, where she runs the business office of ESSA while he is the full-time winemaker. We caught up with Josh at home in Cape Town and discussed the challenges of...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir The following is my conversation with Ya'acov Oryah, one of Israel's most creative kosher winemakers. Ya'acov has a remarkable relationship with the desert, starting with his own winery Asif in 2008, located next to the desert city of Arad. He later moved on to the Midbar winery, also in Arad, and then joined Psâgot, located in the mountains...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Jay Buchsbaum is the VP of Marketing and Director of Consumer Education at Royal Wine Corp and is one of the hosts of the kosher.com show, Swirl. He's one of the top experts in kosher wine and travels the world for the best kosher vintages.  Jay can be reached for further questions on  Instagram at @jay.buchsbaum  or  jbuchsbaum@kedem.com Support the...

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir A lighthearted discussion of the term Terroir and some of its impact on the wines we drink.  Support the show www. TheKosherTerroir.com +972-58-731-1567 +1212-999-4444 TheKosherTerroir@gmail.com Link to Join “The Kosher Terroir” WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHmgm2u5lQW9VMzhnoM7C9 Thursdays 6:30pm Eastern Time on the NSN Network and the NSN App

Send a Text Message to The Kosher Terroir Introduction featuring S. Simon Jacob from Jerusalem Israel Contact information is +972-58-731-1567 or Simon@jacob.net Support the show www. TheKosherTerroir.com +972-58-731-1567 +1212-999-4444 TheKosherTerroir@gmail.com Link to Join “The Kosher Terroir” WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHmgm2u5lQW9VMzhnoM7C9 Thursdays 6:30pm Eastern Time on the NSN...