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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152 Responses

February 27, 2009

Weston
arn’t all wines kosher?
February 27, 2009

chadd
wooo wooo 2nd….have a nice weekend
February 27, 2009

E dog
Hi Gary,

I liked Rogov today, he seem like a good guy. It was so funny when you tried to impress him with your spitting. You just pause for a second to look over, and the look on your face is priceless !

I have a question: What makes a wine kosher?

QOTD: No doubt about it. Israel will be around for a very long time, and quite rightly so.
February 27, 2009

Loweeel
ROGOV FTW!!!

Glad to be able to do my own small part in getting you two together . This almost makes up for Joly’s BS earlier in the week.
February 27, 2009

Loweeel
E dog — they’re kosher because they’re only handled, throughout the winemaking process (I think from crush onwards) by Shabbat-observant Jews.
February 27, 2009

redmon
top 10……..
February 27, 2009

Holladown
Honestly. I think that’s my favorite episode yet. Joly was special, but this was classic. You two got along great.

QOTD: not as it is at this moment.

“Holy Moses let us live in peace
Let us strive to find a way to make all hatred cease
There’s a man over there, what’s his colour I don’t care
He’s my brother, let us live in peace”
February 27, 2009

Tenacious E
So it wasn’t Maria Bartiromo after all!

QOD: Yes.
February 27, 2009

darren
very good
February 27, 2009

David Benjamin
I had some great wine while visiting Israel a couple years back. Really enjoyed the Yarden Wines from Golan Heights. This episode makes me want to go back, drink the wine and check out the beautiful Israeli women.
February 27, 2009

Jay
This blew the last couple episodes out of the water. GREAT EPISODE!
February 27, 2009

Loweeel
And Rogov is absolutely correct about PS in Israel. It makes fabulous wine in Israel, from almost every serious wine producer!

See Rogov’s recent notes on Israeli PS here.
February 27, 2009

Loweeel
I mean, HERE.
February 27, 2009

italianwinelover
Great job – love the new format of more guest stops!

QOTD: Have no clue – won’t be around then!
February 27, 2009

RichE
Fantastic !!!!
Thank You Daniel Rogov .

QOTD:
Yes
February 27, 2009

Robin C
Rogov is a fascinating gentleman. It’s fun to watch people with a great expertise. I think that (as he recommended at one time) liquor stores should have a Mediterranean shelf as opposed to a Kosher shelf.

QOTD: I just don’t know. I’m sure there are more heartbreaks to come.

I was looking for Gary’s Garyissorry video, but I guess it no longer exists. That was one of the all time funny videos.
February 27, 2009

Jayhitek
QOTD: I’m Jewish.. And I say it’s doubtful. I think they are going to have to move here to the US. Or just take over a small part of Canada. Would Canada even mind?
February 27, 2009

BruceP
QOTD: I hope so, but maybe not in its current state. The birth rate of its Arab citizens is much higher than that of its Jewish citizens, even if you leave the Palestinians out of the equation. That alone will cause change to come. Who knows what these changes will be, but it is hard to believe that Israel as we know it today will still be the situation in 75 years.
February 27, 2009

Nice Jewish Girl
Thanks so much for this Kosher wine segment! It will help me get drunk on Purim
February 27, 2009

Alan and Gayle
QOTD: Geographically, it does not look good. But its spirit and what it symbolizes will ALWAYS exist.

Great show, I tried an wine from Israel recently that was terrible ..Yardin. I told myself I would never spend money on wine from that region again. But, now…I may have to revisit.
We used the Yardin wine to boil pasta…….Have you ever had drunken pasta?
February 27, 2009

Leonardo
Top episode!
February 27, 2009

Colin Devroe
I know, I know, I’m a LURKER! This was a fantastic episode. Do you remember when we used to rate episodes? 95+ on this episode.
February 27, 2009

Mark Fitzpatrick
? I hope so. If they don’t exist WE have serious problems too. Because someone not so friendly and productive has taken over.

And – the BACON part killed it…

Get Rogov on AGAIN. Great guest.

Mark
February 27, 2009

A dumb Rhine king
All + wines. Commit Gary, commit!!

I loved your guest. I will have to seek out some Israeli wines in the Mpls area.

QOTD: Very loaded question. I love it. I definitely hope so. I would think that if it weren’t, that there would be a huge number of good people hurt in the process.
February 27, 2009

Ryan
Great show…again. QOTD:Strong question….lets hope so.
February 27, 2009

RJurman
Loved Rogov. The guy was a riot and you and he had such great chemistry. This episode blew away the previous two. I put $7.00 on Rogov.

QOTD: It think it will be but it will be a long road filled with constant conflict.
February 27, 2009

Wayde Klipper
Great show and one of the best guests yet.

QOTD: I hope so and believe so.
February 27, 2009

Laurie in VT
Fun to watch you two.

QOTD: I’m with Holladown (comment #7), but would add that if we don’t get our collective heads out of our backsides soon, in 75 years none of our children/grandchildren will be here!
February 27, 2009

Dr T in NC
What, not a two-parter????

QOTD — probably
February 27, 2009

wayno da wino
Top 30, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW !!!!!
February 27, 2009

jimkay
Top 31 yea ha
February 27, 2009

Paryb
Great Show!

QOTD: I sure hope so.
February 27, 2009

amgryger
Fun Episode!
February 27, 2009

Aaron Sherman
QOTD: Of course!!!!!

No Tishbi 2004 Single Vineyard Red, eh?
February 27, 2009

Salvatore
Mr. Rogov. QOTD………..If the world survives in 75 years……so will Israel !

One small disagreement with Mr. Rogov.

Gary…. has attracted all generations to his show!

For me it is a visual thing…..as well as a lively unpretentious gig; most of the time!

Great show!
February 27, 2009

John Farrin
QOTD: Yes, because radical Islam will be on the wane.

Very interesting show. Great interplay of guests and generations.
February 27, 2009

JimChem
QOTD: Yes.
February 27, 2009

BobbyTiger
An excellent, excellent, excellent show.
I very much enjoyed listening to Daniel, (and of course you, Gary), banter about in your discussion of the wines. (Perhaps that might explain why so many comedians are Jewish. Great fun to listen to, and so many great stories).
The chemistry was there, and appreciated.
QOTD? Is Israel does not exist in that time-frame, I am not completely sure that anything can exist.
February 27, 2009

my2cents
Wow what an enjoyable week of shows!

Great guests and good subjects.

Way to mix it up for us Gary!

We’re all bozos on this bus. I strive to live to live and let live.
February 27, 2009

Doc P
Another great episode. I loved this show. Best guest of all time, what a sense of humor. The perfect way to finish a great week of shows.

QOTD: Absolutely YES, and continuing to produce great wine
February 27, 2009

Slushpuppy
What, no Mogan David!
Smell it first. TR
February 27, 2009

sharon
Rogov rocks! Loved the spitting story and the song…
qotd:The question is will the Middle East exist. I hope Israel and the other countries of the Middle East will learn to accept each other.
February 27, 2009

John
Another fabulous guest and Gary is great with all of them.

QOTD: Let’s hope that Israel, Kosher wines, and Daniel Rogov are all around for a very long time.
February 27, 2009

Marc-China Wine Tours
Very interesting and informative…thanks!

QOTD: Yes, if the world still exists then.
February 27, 2009

JOEYdaMUSH
great guest!

qotd: lets hope so
February 27, 2009

Jennifer J
This was such an enjoyable show. I absolutely loved it! Your guest was great.

Re: Israel. Yes.
February 27, 2009

Melissa
Thanks for another great episode. Daniel Rogov is so likeable AND knowledgeable. He is my favorite guest yet! I’m looking forward to trying a couple of those wines.

QOTD: YES!
February 27, 2009

Vanguy
QOTD: Yes.
One of my fave WLTV eps ever.
That was quite a week you had, Gary!
February 27, 2009

Moselman
Was going to give this episode a pazzz – not in my ambit, and given the length …
Who needs to watch half an hour plus of some Lenny Bernstein wannabe?
But a certain impish look to Rogov made me give it a look. With a few skips in the first half, the last half was solid entertainment/education/delight. (As Salvatore so aptly put it, _mostly_ unpretentious). Glad you wagered your way into another meeting, and hope we get to see it.

QOTD: In the same persona as today, not with the present cast of characters. If they would welcome Stephen Lewis as Prime Minister (and were he 15-20 years younger), maybe.

Solid work, solid week, Gary.
February 27, 2009

sc
qtd: probably, but i think my above compatriots are overly optomistic as there are MANY signs pointing, at very least to the possibility, that israel may not exist…and not one person said No.
February 27, 2009

MLukaczyn
…expanding the our palates with great wine and our knowledge with great guests. Very good concept Gary.
February 27, 2009

rowland
yo that second wine is purple, almost like a dechaunac.

Where the heck are you?

LOL how hot is that? hahaha

QOTD: NO.
February 27, 2009

Chris in Tulsa
Great guest and show tonight just as the whole week has been. WLTV rocked this week! Where can you see great info about wine with top experts all for free with no commercial interruptions?!!
QOTD: Israel will always be here. They were the chosen ones to be there.
February 27, 2009

Miguel Cavalcanti
Mister Rogov was a great guest, and your banter was smoother and less edgy than in some episodes–very enjoyable. But I wish you or he had briefly explained what makes a wine kosher.
February 28, 2009

SteveC
One of your best shows. Great guest.

You’ve got to get George DeBoeuf on, so we can see him spit.
February 28, 2009

Richard Ritter
Thank you and Daniel for a great show. That honestly looked easy and fun. I wonder what fell during the episode.

QOTD: For the sake of my friends and their families I surely hope so.
February 28, 2009

manonthemoon
Great show, the guy was really entertaining.

QOTD: Probably, but there will not be peace in the area
February 28, 2009

Bathus - Amateur Wine Philosopher
You guys were great together–quirky chemistry between you two, but it worked. (Indeed, these last three episodes with guests have been among the most entertaining and enlightening ever–interesting guests, but all with such very different characters.)

Rogov knows his juice.

QOTD: Yes, Israel will still exist in 75 years, because Israel (just like the good old USA) is as much an idea as it is a geographical location. The idea of Israel is immortal. The place itself, well, nothing of this world lasts forever, and Israel and the USA and everything else of that kind will eventually, as Rogov would put it, “go the way of all flesh.” So I hope and pray that Israel, the place, will still be around in 75 years, flourishing and thriving in peace, a blessing to its neighbors and the world. That’s what all good people must try for as best they know how. But if the place, Israel, is no longer there, the idea will survive and the place itself will come alive again, too.
February 28, 2009

Joel
Goodevening, this was a wonderful episode. I really enjoyed the synergistic relationship you two had, as well as Gary’s adoration for a charming and wonderful wine connoisseur.

QOTD: Like many stated above I don’t believe Israel can exist the way it does today. Only with real democratic reform and integration of Palestinian communities can it hope to achieve recognition and respect from the international community.
February 28, 2009

Big Ben
Great episode. It seems like the guests have been getting better and better lately. Just to let you know Gary, This is my first comment so you’ve got one more lurker you can mark off your list (even though I’ve been in the forums for the past few three weeks or so).

QOTD: I have no doubt that since Isreal has made it through the past however many thousands of years of war and hardships, they will definately be around in 75 yrs (aside from the fact that they are biblically “God’s chosen people”).
February 28, 2009

Dan
Great epidose, Gary, with a fantastic guest!!!

Thanks
February 28, 2009

ben from boston
this show is on a roll right now. Rogov is a real mench.

QOTD: probably, but that is a very long time.
February 28, 2009

Scott EJ
Gary, this was a top notch show. The comparison/contrast yet similarity of the two of you really made for a great show. Take a look back at this ep. and really notice how you two work the wines; you were both on point.
February 28, 2009

Rajiv
Amazing show, Gary! I’ve been waiting for Rogov for a long time!

By the way – really superb series of shows this week! You’re on Fire with Da knowledge!
February 28, 2009

flavasauce
I almost started crying because Rogov reminds me so much of my Jewish Grandpa who died almost 10 years ago!! So cool to see the guy behind all those wine reviews. Love that you’re having so many guests lately.

QOTD: Yes but only if the USA still exists.
February 28, 2009

Joe
Israel may not be recognized in 75 years, but, Israel (my son, the lamb of God) WILL exist FOREVER!!!! It HAS built brand equity for eternity!!
February 28, 2009

Alexander
A graet show with a vary interesting guest!!!
BTW- The winemaker who found those ald vineyardes in Carmel make some of Israel’s amazing wines in Vitkin winery
February 28, 2009

BobZ
Great episode. 98+ points for my taste.

QOTD: 75 years is a long time right now; hard to say what will exist.
February 28, 2009

Phil G
That was a perfect end to a great week of shows!

QOTD – Yes it will.
February 28, 2009

MattieJ
QotD: If the U.S is around in 75 years, Israel will be as well.

Great episode, great week of episodes, WLTV is definitely on a roll!
February 28, 2009

MaRc
Not too familiar with kosher wines, but good show and guests. Btw, how do kosher wines differ from others in order to be ‘Kosher’?
Mostly, good ‘educational resource’ learning and listening to opinions (rahter than reviews) of others. Btw, do remember your bet…will be interesting to see how the wine evolves in 3-4 years, not mentioning if it was just 3-4 hours decanting!

QOTD: As Daniel said, no politics man! But even if Israel does exists, will peace exist?
February 28, 2009

NY Pete
3 Killer episodes in a row!!! WTG GV !!!
February 28, 2009

Glen... winecrazy.com
Great episode… I love Kosher wines!!!!

Ach Ha!!!!!!!!
February 28, 2009

David Dadekian
QOTD: Yes.

What a great week of episodes. Thanks, Gary.
February 28, 2009

Abbe Faria
I have to agree with a lot of the comments above in that the chemistry between you two is remarkable. Gary, you have obviously received many distinguished guests in the past, but very seldom have you met your match in quickness of tongue and tempo of conversation. I would love to see Daniel a couple more times on the show… perhaps talking about wines in general, not just Kosher?

QOTD: Yes, but I dread to think what the human cost of that will be, on all sides.
February 28, 2009

CC_HTown
One of the classiest episodes you have done, GV. You guys really had some great chemistry.

QOTD: Hopefully so if Obama and Clinton don’t keep funding Hamas.
February 28, 2009

RANDI
GARALLA!!!
Fun ep.
QOTD: For sure..
xo
February 28, 2009

urbwes
Excellent episode!
QOTD: I sure hope so.
February 28, 2009

Jim
Great show and great guest! Yes Israel will be here in 75 years!
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

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

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

George Masiello
You two make a good team. The contrast creates a “synergy”.
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

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.
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.
March 1, 2009

Shawn_944
Another outstanding show GV…!!!!

QOTD: Isreal, yes, palistine, no
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

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

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

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

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

Andy Johnson
QOTD: Only if the Messiah returns
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

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

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

CMA
March 1, 2009

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

CMA
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

TB
Excellent show… I can’t wait for Monday’s show
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

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

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

oscar falcón lara
I’ve never had strictly kosher wines, Interesting show, interesting guest.
I will find some and see if I get something out of them.

QOTD: loaded question, no comment.
March 1, 2009

Harry
Thanks for the great look at kosher wines.
The question is a little to close to heart to answer in a forum like this, but I hope so. I fear we believe its in Gods hands, and may drive ourselves to extinction with “divine” intentions. As an atheist and a great lover of Israel, it is quite scary.
March 1, 2009

Pete
I do not have any experience with kosher wines but I liked this episode a lot. Rogov seems like a very educated critic and you guys worked well together. In the spirit of trying new types of wines, I think I’ll have to give kosher wine a whirl in the near future.

QOTD – I do believe Israel will exist for many years.
March 1, 2009

KenP
GV is reading reignofterroir.com

Love it!
March 2, 2009

Bill The Wrist Watch Freak
Gary, love the Kosher wine tastings, so much so that they end up linked on my site. Nice work with a legendary figure in the Kosher wine world. If anybody wants to see a thorough discussion (and an entertaining one!) of what’s different about Kosher wine, please see my site:

http://www.tracer345.org/?p=152

QOTD: Eretz Yisrael will indeed exist in 75 years (ken y’hi ratzon).

Todah rabbah Gary, and l’chaim!
March 2, 2009

pawncop
What a great episode and another world class guest. I also loved the line “I’ll call it smoked meat.” I thought I would spew on the keyboard.

QOTD – As one that firmly believes that God is in control, I believe Israel will exist.
March 2, 2009

chukhead-ted
this was a BEAST–killer show with ‘danny boy’ rogov! haha. it was hilarious when rogov didn’t understand when gary was using ‘hot’ as slang! haha
March 2, 2009

*/^_^\*
wow, one big time guest after the other

QOTD: if the world as we know it still exists, then yes, Israel will
March 2, 2009

Chalz
OY! Such a show…who knew?
March 2, 2009

hasbeen
Great Guest, great show!

QOTD: Yes, definitely.
March 2, 2009

hasbeen
Great guest, great show!
QOTD: Yes, definitely
March 2, 2009

Gerry V
Wonderful Episode!

I completely enjoyed the character contrast between both of you. I’m fairly new to wine so this was my first Daniel Rogov experience as well as Kosher Wine. He is an amazing character and I will be Googling for more.

QOTD: Absolutely and you can wager a bottle of Herzog Generation VIII Cabernet Sauvignon on it. Though it might be more appropriate to wager a bottle of Israeli Kosher wine.

Shalom,

Gerry V
March 2, 2009

tomo
The guests are adding a new dimension to the blog which is taking it to another level. Here, the cross-generational dialogue was priceless. He put you in your place, in a good way. Great work on guest selection, this is hopefully the future of WLTV.
March 2, 2009

J Mize
Great show, not very knowledgeable about kosher wine. Thanks gary for continuing to avoid ever being in the box!

QOTD: Hopefully, they deserve there own state.
March 2, 2009

Derek F
Loved this show, GREAT guest!!

QOTD: Hopefully
March 2, 2009

Karl Laczko
Brilliant episode, I’ve liked Rogov for a couple of years now and enjoyed his ‘08 Israeli Wine Guide. I’m in Israel in a couple of weeks and hope to try a few more good wines.

QOTD – Yes, let’s put it this way… if it doesn’t, then a whole lot of bad will have happened.

L’chaim!
March 2, 2009

chuy
awesome show gary, i have a new understanding on kosher wines , i always poopoo’ed kosher juice but im gonna keep an open mind on these wines. Cutler’s a sissy!! GO CHARGERS!
March 2, 2009

Lau
Super show! And what a great guest, you guys really rock together. Keep’em coming.
March 2, 2009

Dan Manu
QOTD: it will exist but not as an exclusively Jewish state… hopefully it will one day exist as a functioning fully representative democracy.
March 2, 2009

AaronB
Excellent episode! Educational and entertaining. Rogov was great!

QOTD: Most likely, but all the conflict will still be around as well (as it has been for centuries).
March 3, 2009

SS Chris
Now THAT was a great episode……how great is Daniel Rogov? but who was the little guy with him?

Seriously, you two were great together….I see a buddy movie in your future.

and very interesting wines. That was EXCELLENT!!! Kudos!!
March 3, 2009

AVP
Some huge guests you’re having these days!
March 3, 2009

GeneV
Great to see Rogov. I’ve read him for years. Thanks for this one.
March 3, 2009

GeneV
Oh, and QOTD: Absolutely
March 3, 2009

Marcelo
Daniel and Gary, Gary and Daniel:

You are INCREDIBLE!!! And together you add balance and complexity to your own comments.

Good stuff!
March 4, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
Thank you both for the great episode! I really liked seeing the two of you interact and discuss the wines.

qotd: I don’t have enough knowledge of the situation to give a fair answer. I do think (since you asked) that since the US played such a part in creating the situation that exists over there, they will always make sure Israel continues to exist. So my answer is yes.
March 5, 2009

CBone
QOTD: Not if conservatives continue to disbelieve in global warming. If we can stop that, then yes is my answer. If people of this world continue to do nothing about it, then no is my answer. We all live or die together.
March 5, 2009

Mr. Shankly
Greatly enjoyed (Mr.) Rogov’s wit and wisdom…a future incarnation of yourself, perhaps…and for the record, I thought you were a brash irreverent kid when I first caught your act too. Luckily, I stayed with it and came to appreciate the Thunder’s brand of intellect very much!!
March 5, 2009

YoungDave
Great episode with “Danny Boy” Rogov! This is a guest that MUST make a return appearance in the nest few months! It’s also about time quality kosher wines had their showcase.

QOTD: Wow. Well for all of my neighbors here in Beverly Hills (adjacent), I hope so… and I genuinely think it most certainly will exist.
March 5, 2009

The Original Marc
Great episode! Rogov is pretty cocky, which reminds me of most of the old Jewish men that I know, and I like it. In other words, he reminds me of my grandfathers.

QOTD: You betcha. We fight a lot better and smarter than our enemies.
March 6, 2009

Eric Z.
I’ve seen about 100 WLTV episodes, and the bacon moment is the funniest so far. Classic.
March 6, 2009

C-Lo
cool episode… i knew nothing about kosher wines before other than AVOID…. I’ll have to EXPAND MY PALATE!

QOTD: Viva La Israel!
March 7, 2009

Howie K
ABSOLUTELY
March 9, 2009

innA
Fantastic guest and show – you can tell how much fantastic wine knowledge Daniel has.. even from just a few mins. I have no idea about Kosher, or Kosher wines, but still found it interesting.
March 9, 2009

mindpirate
Incredible show, I learned a lot.

QOTD: Yes definitely.
March 9, 2009

Eli
Great guest. Very personable guy. And the two of you make a very good pair.

QOTD: As an American, I find it strange when citizen rights get allocated to people based on their race or religion. So hopefully, Israel will exist in 75 years, but as a democratic country where the indigenous people have the same rights as the European immigrants.
March 11, 2009

yowens
Great guest, what a genuinely nice guy. I like that he does doubles of his tastings for to control for self- error. QOTD: Yeah, I like that one lady that’s like 1/2 president
March 14, 2009

Oliver
What a treat to hear Mr Rogov talk about wine. I just got back from Israel (I’m converting, first trip) and I had amazing wines! And to answer his question, I’ll make dammed sure of it.
March 14, 2009

Gert
Hi
Im not jewish or israeli but my favorite wine jest hapend to be kosher.

Barkan Superior Cabernet Sauvignon

Gary you should have on the show.

All the best forget the rest.
March 14, 2009

Dan-o
I enjoyed the show. An entertaining and knowledgeable guest. Liked the way that he said – Byou-tee-ful.

QOTD – Yes
March 16, 2009

Jason S.
QTOD: yes

That was awesome. Rogov is a charmer – you may have met your match GV.
March 17, 2009

JJ
Great show – haven’t tuned in for a while because, as a kosher wine drinker, your program became something of a tease for me. So you can understand whey I really loved this show. Rogov has real old school charm.
March 18, 2009

Toni
QOTD: As long as US exists, Israel will.
March 18, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Great stuff! Daniel is a wonderful person with a great personality. Color me jealous because you two looked like you had a great time and I wish I could have been part of it. I really, really need to look into Kosher wines. You keep ranting about them and Im still not listening. QOTD: I sure hope so, because its of significant importance on a religious and cutural level.
March 26, 2009

Rafi Schutzer
Gary,
Unbelievably entertaining show! I’ve corresponded with Rogov several times in my own wine journey and this was a great treat for me. I also have to say that I’m jealous of you for getting hit on the back of the head by one of the greatest wine connoisseurs in the world!

QOTD:
Contrary to what Lawrence Leichtman wrote above, something to the effect that Golan wines have a bleak future because the land obviously must be returned to Syria, I would say rather that it is obvious that the land can and never will be surrendered to Syria if for no other reason than the existence of these wineries themselves.

For the few people who commented that Israel will not exist in 75 years I can only pray that you are wrong because that could only mean that another holocaust had occurred.

http://thetruthaboutisrael.org/
March 26, 2009

JayZee
Wow! What a great show and what an interesting person Daniel Rogov is. I very much enjoyed this show. Unlike many other shows where Gary won’t shut up, he actually listened to his guest and interacted with him. Maybe that is simply an indication of how awed Gary was to be with Daniel. Anyway, these are the type of shows that keep bringing me back to WLTV. Super job, Gary!

QOTD: I suspect that Israel will indeed exist in 75 years, but I am quite sure that I will not.
March 31, 2009

Kevin K
This was a great episode. Loved Rogov as a guest. Perfect.

QOTD: I hope so.
April 20, 2009

MoshL
What a great show, Mr. Rogov is very entertaining and educating.

Gary, I want you to taste another Kosher wine that I think can rank up with your top wines:

Dalton Merlot 2006 (not the Alma)

It’s a $25 bottle but it can compete with many more expensive wines I have tasted.

http://www.snooth.com/image/dalton-canaan-2006/ (just so you don’t mix it up with the Alma or the Canaan)

QOTD: It sure will, and will multiply in size and power. And we as wine lovers should hope so since the region is still young and has great potential, and we have seen what has happened to the fields in the Gush Katif region after they have been handed over to “them”…
July 27, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
wow..great guest…..impressive show….
November 7, 2009

Sheryl Abbey
Daniel Rogov’s new book, Rogov’s Guide to Kosher Wines is now available! This is the first, comprehensive guide to kosher wines from around the world. Dont’ miss it:

http://www.amazon.com/Rogovs-Guide-Kosher-Wines-2010/dp/1592642616/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257622517&sr=1-1