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Episode 9: Everything You Need to Know About Wine Corks (and Other Enclosures!) In this conversation, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath and Dr. Kenny Friedman talk about an oft-overlooked aspect of every wine bottle: the enclosure. First, they introduce a new segment as Rabbi Bernath reads a wine label and Kenny is left to guess which bottle it is. They then introduce the main topic, first discussing some of the history of cork and its geographical implications. They discuss each of the enclosures used for wine, including natural cork, synthetic cork, agglomerated cork such as Diam, Vinolok, crowns, and screw caps. They discuss the pros and cons of each enclosure and some of the myths attached. They tackle the issue of TCA, which causes the wine fault of cork taint, and comes from a contaminant inside the cork which can affect over 3% of all wines enclosed by cork. Lastly, they talk about an interesting wine they enjoyed over the last week. Kenny discusses the Binah, Blanc de Blancs, 2021, and Yisroel talks about the Jezreel, Icon, 2018. The hosts mention that they love feedback and questions and leave open the possibility of mentioning people’s names on air should they choose. #kosherwinepodcast #corks Rabbi Yisroel Bernath https://lnkd.in/eR7vTWUR

I've been very quiet about my substack, please take a look! Of course the Feiring Line is about wine and its culture, with an emphasis on the natural. Travel. Food. Wine. Technology. Essays and of course wine recommendations (available in the USA or not--which makes this a valuable resource for wine importers as well as shops, wine pros and of course happy drinkers.) While most is behind paywall, there are often liberated articles as well as a perpetual free for all---focusing on wine lists and what would I drink, what would you drink. https://lnkd.in/eFaYb6ZA

Three years ago, toasting with my mentors to the business that's brought us freedom, flexibility, and connection 🥂. They taught me how I could turn my appreciation for high quality wines into a business. No vineyard? No problem! Launch YOUR wine and coffee biz from home for just $24 – but don't wait for the grapes to ripen!...this opportunity vanishes after today! Let's raise a glass to new beginnings! 🍷 #EntrepreneurLife #HomeBusiness #winebusiness #thirstythursday

🍍 The Pineapple Principle 🍍 Q: What makes up wine? A: Grapes, mostly. Q: Can you get Merlot out of a Pineapple? A: No. Q: Can the greatest fanciest most talented winemaker in the world get Merlot out of a Pineapple? A: No. Q: Why not? A: Because Merlot is made out of grapes. Often we judge our proverbial winemaking skills by our ability to get Merlot out of Pineapples. We judge ourselves unlovable when we pick people who are incapable of loving. We judge ourselves unworthy when we pick redemption projects that are unattainable. We judge ourselves less-than when we pick metrics of achievement that are out of alignment with our real values. Beware the Pineapples. They're everywhere. And they'll make you doubt your winemaking skills. #anxiety #worklifebalance #womenentreprenuers #mentalhealth

🍍 The Pineapple Principle 🍍 Q: What makes up wine? A: Grapes, mostly. Q: Can you get Merlot out of a Pineapple? A: No. Q: Can the greatest fanciest most talented winemaker in the world get Merlot out of a Pineapple? A: No. Q: Why not? A: Because Merlot is made out of grapes. Often we judge our proverbial winemaking skills by our ability to get Merlot out of Pineapples. We judge ourselves unlovable when we pick people who are incapable of loving. We judge ourselves unworthy when we pick redemption projects that are unattainable. We judge ourselves less-than when we pick metrics of achievement that are out of alignment with our real values. Beware the Pineapples. They're everywhere. And they'll make you doubt your winemaking skills. #anxiety #worklifebalance #womenentreprenuers #mentalhealth

Explore the world of Sylvaner wine with our easy-to-digest guide. Find out why this underrated white gem is a must-try for any wine enthusiast. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_Kp7XY2

🍷 Quiz Time! 🍷 Ready to test your wine knowledge? Here's a fun one for all our wine lovers: How long after planting is a grapevine ready to make wine? Drop your answers in the comments below and let's see who gets it right! 🥇 Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and discover how much you know about your favorite wines. Let's make this fun and interactive! #WineLovers #QuizTime

Curious About Wine? 🍷 Get answers to your 5 most-asked wine questions in this article! Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, discover essential tips and insights here

Mark 2:22 And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.” Luke 5:39 And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for they say, ‘The old is better.’” Note -Old wine refers to Old testament or Law. -New wine refers to New testament or gospel.

What’s your favorite comfort food and what wine do you pair with it? Sharing my recent article on this topic in my weekly wine column, The Vines that Bind. Here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/gJE8ka8j