The Kosher Sommelier Podcast
To elevate, inform, and entertain wine lovers from casual drinkers to connoisseurs, with a focus on the kosher market
In 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...
In 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...
In 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...
In 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...
In 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...
In 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...
In 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...
Episode 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...
Episode 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...
Episode 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...