Evaluating Kosher Wines with Daniel Rogov

Evaluating Kosher Wines with Daniel Rogov – Episode #632

February 27, 2009

The esteemed wine critic Daniel Rogov relates his approach to reviewing wine and tastes 4 Kosher wines with Gary Vaynerchuk.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Yogev Cabernet Sauv & Petit Verdot
2006 Carmel Carignan
2005 Yatir Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Herzog Generation VIII Cabernet Sauvignon

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March 1, 2009

AstralSin
Israel will exist in the hearts and minds of those who love God as long as those people exist, Jewish or not. And I happen to think we shall exist much longer than 75 years on. Cheers, my friend.
March 1, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
One other question. So GV are you bringing any of those super premium wines on the cruise? How about some kosher wines as well.
March 1, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
I liked the fact that at least some of the wines you tasted were not from disputed areas. Those that were from what was once Syria will not be viable in the long term because the Golan Heights will end up going back to Syria at some point and whether the Syrians can manage wineries with not much experience is questionable. Israel will exist but may bear little resemblance to what is there today. I have had several Kosher wines recently and have been pleased with all of them. Loved the bacon in the nose comment.
March 1, 2009

TB
Excellent show… I can’t wait for Monday’s show
March 1, 2009

M
QOTD: Yes, of course!

Enjoyed the show. Soon I will have to buy ‘kosher for passover’ wines for the seder. Last year I found a few good ones. One was from Italy and the others were from Israel and US.
March 1, 2009

CrazyManAndy
“It’s kosher! Don’t talk about bacon!” Hah!

CMA
March 1, 2009

CrazyManAndy
From one great guest to the next! I really, really enjoyed this episode. Fun, fun, fun!

CMA
March 1, 2009

Peter May
For those who are asking ‘what makes a wine kosher’ see this thread on Rogov’s forum where he answers the question – http://www.wineloverspage.com/forum/village/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=17223&p=145485&hilit=mevushal#p145485
March 1, 2009

wayno da wino
Yo Guys, Grrrreaaat Episode!!! Grrrreaaaat Guest!!! Gonna have ta
get me some Kosher Vino!!

qotd: I sure hope so!!
March 1, 2009

Andy Johnson
QOTD: Only if the Messiah returns
March 1, 2009

Benj
Quite possibly my favourite guest so far! Wonderful episode, and good to see Kosher wines finally getting up onto the world stage!

QOTD: I sure hope so.
March 1, 2009

Assaf Ezra
At the moment I saw the small picture I knew it’s Danny G!
Great critic and nice person too…

Thank u gary for another fascinating show, and by the way
you too have some differents on yours preferencess,
I guess Rogov like more fruit boombs.

QOTD: no doubt, we here to stay!
March 1, 2009

Jeff
Great Show.
I wondered what he meant when he said he wasn’t into decanting.

Thanks for the info on what makes a wine kosher.

LOL when he smacked Gary in the back of the head. I don’t think I’ve seen a guest do that before.

I also like his responses for what are his favorite wines. Classy.
March 1, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
What makes a wine kosher?
Because wine is used to welcome the Sabbath, kosher wine can be handled only by Sabbath-observant Jews—those individuals who strictly observe kosher dietary laws. In addition, kosher winemakers are forbidden to use any products, such as unauthorized yeasts or animal-based fining agents that might fall outside the parameters of kosher convention and thus compromise the ritual essence of the wine.

from Herzog website
March 1, 2009

apj_bobswineguy
AGAIN! great show. Was not going to watch. Thought it would bore me.

Only disappointment. What makes a wine kosher?????
You did hint about the old-style of pasteurizing that ‘burned’ the wines. But, shame on me, I don’t really grasp what makes it Kosher (and I work for a Jewish guy).

Rogov – I appreciate hearing a critic say he can be off on certain days. Your method of checking yourself is interesting. Is it unique? Because, you are right. What if you do give the same wine 2 scores that are 10-15 pts apart???

You guys had great chemistry. Also, any show that makes me break out the World Atlas is always a plus.

ps – loved the Santa Barbara folks 2-parter
March 1, 2009

Shawn_944
Another outstanding show GV…!!!!

QOTD: Isreal, yes, palistine, no
March 1, 2009

lawschooldrunk
MY FAVORITE SHOW SO FAR!

Thanks Gary!!!

I would love to see some of this episode’s outtakes and would love to see this guest come back often…with kosher wines, of course.
February 28, 2009

Jay
Neat show.

QOTD: Of course. Read Jeremiah 31:31-37 and 33:14-26. Ezekiel 37:(all, but esp 11-14, 21-28.) And the many other places in the Bible where God makes clear his new covenant promise and the land promise with Israel is eternal.
The government of Israel, however, will likely be in a rather different form 75 years from now, though, with a King on the throne of David.
February 28, 2009

Brad
QOTD: Of course!!! Israel will be around forever!
I am so happy kosher wines are getting better, after years of dreck during family events, we can now have some good tasting wine!
February 28, 2009

George Masiello
You two make a good team. The contrast creates a “synergy”.
February 28, 2009

Bill
Enjoyed the show. Great guest, really knew his stuff.
February 28, 2009

Michael Schoonmaker
Gary – amazing show with an amazing guest. Since you’re honestly the only wine anything I keep track of (short of a certain relation, Frank), I’d not heard of Rogov until tonight – I’ve been missing out!

QOTD: It will. Israel is one of two things: land (which will exist forever no matter what), and nation (which will exist in the hearts of its people forever). So yes.
February 28, 2009

nate
QOTD: Not in its modern form.

As long as the government of that nation continues to brutalize, ghettoize, and ethnically cleanse the indigenous population who reside in its borders, it can expect increasing resistance domestically and regionally compounded with a loss of legitimacy internationally.

Israel has only three options : concede to a two state solution, treat its indigenous with dignity and give them a proportional stake as full citizens, or just go ahead, bite the bullet, and mercilessly wipe the Arabs completely out — and then suffer pariah status for doing so.

Within three generations (75 years) Israel will commit to one of these three directions and deal with each of the consequences. At any rate, no, in its current form – Israel will not exist.
February 28, 2009

Jim
Great show and great guest! Yes Israel will be here in 75 years!
February 28, 2009

urbwes
Excellent episode!
QOTD: I sure hope so.