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Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel)
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From Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel), winemaker, sommelier, and agave enthusiast. Join me as I cover my favorite libations, and explain both the most common questions people have, as well as the most obscure minutiae. And for my Jewish listeners: Parsha Wine Club, where I pair a kosher wine with the weekly Torah portion or the upcoming holiday.

  1. DEC 16

    Chanukah Special 5786

    Welcome back! This week I had my good friend Jules Polonetsky and we went pretty deep on wine pairings for the classic Chanukah dishes. Jules' article on Chanukah wine pairings can be found here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/8-nights-4-pairings-wine-for-chanukah/ Jules' writing can be found at his wine education site: kosher-wine.org And you can find his writing for the Washington Jewish Week here: https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/?s=jules+polonetsky Happy Chanukah & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    27 min

  2. DEC 11

    Parsha Wine Club Vayeshev 5786: Glassware

    Hello and welcome back! This week I use the story of Joseph's prison time as a springboard to discuss types of wine glasses. Going very dorky, folks! Additionally, there is some housekeeping at the top of the episode. L'chaim & Shabbat Shalom! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    11 min

  3. DEC 3

    Parsha Wine Club Vayishlach 5786: Red winemaking pt. 2 + rose winemaking

    Hello and welcome back! On this, the final of the 3 part mini series on the basics of winemaking, we have part 2 of red winemaking, and rose as well. I hope you've enjoyed these, and found them educational! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    10 min

  4. NOV 30

    Bazak Winery

    In this special episode I share the story of the Bazak family and their winery. I also recap my recent visit there, and give a rundown of all their wines. For more information, and to schedule a visit go to: bazakwinery.com L'chaim and see you next time! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    17 min

  5. NOV 26

    Parsha Wine Club Vayetze 5786: Basics of white winemaking

    Welcome Back! This week we are continuing with part 2 of the mini series on the basics of wine making, and we are covering white wine making. The series will wrap up next week, and make sure you didn't/don't miss the 2 extra, non Parsha Wine Club, episodes this week and next week! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    9 min

  6. NOV 22

    Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Special 2025

    Hello! Hello! On this special episode I give my general guidelines for pairing wines with the thanksgiving meal, and offer some specific wines to pair with your thanksgiving meal. Hope you have a great time with your loved ones, with some great wines, of course! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    12 min

  7. NOV 20

    Parsha Wine Club Toldot 5786: Basics of red winemaking pt. 1

    Welcome! This episode is the first of a 3 part series where I will be covering the basics of winemaking.  This week: the basics of red wine making part 1 (you can probably guess what the next two episodes will be). These episodes will be part of the Parsha Wine Club series, but as mentioned at the end of this week's episode: be on the lookout for two special episodes in the next two weeks! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    13 min

  8. NOV 13

    Parsha Wine Club Chayei Sarah 5786: Clay pots

    Welcome back everybody! This week I used the Parsha as a springboard to go deep on clay pots in winemaking, and, of course, ended with a Torah idea based on the Parsha. Thank you for all the great feedback and questions! Keep them coming! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

    14 min
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From Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel), winemaker, sommelier, and agave enthusiast. Join me as I cover my favorite libations, and explain both the most common questions people have, as well as the most obscure minutiae. And for my Jewish listeners: Parsha Wine Club, where I pair a kosher wine with the weekly Torah portion or the upcoming holiday.

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