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Yechiel Chovav (Wolgel)

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.

While the focus is for the kosher consumer, there’s plenty for everyone!

And for my Jewish listeners: Parsha Wine Club, where I connect kosher wine with the weekly Torah portion or the upcoming holiday.

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  • S3 · E16
    Wednesday · 23 min

    Agave Spirits Q&A pt. 3

    Hello everybody! On this episode I continue answering listener questions about agave spirits, however, these questions are taken from my Agave Spirit Zoom tastings and classes. I have plenty more of these coming up, so if you are interested, please contact me to sign up and/or get more information. L'chaim & enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E15
    October 13 · 8 min

    Kosher Wine Rundown October ‘26 Pt. 1

    Hello everybody! We are back with another episode reviewing the kosher wines I’ve had lately. L’chaim and Enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E14
    September 20 · 21 min

    Kosher Wine Rundown September ‘26 Pt. 2

    Hello everybody! Here is yet ANOTHER episode reviewing some kosher wines I had lately. L'chaim and Enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E13
    September 17 · 35 min

    New and lesser known Kosher wines from around the world

    Hi everybody! On today's episode I was fortunate to be joined by Ari Gotthelf who produces Kosher wines all over the world: New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal! For the most part, these wines are not available in the US/UK markets, so if you would like to get your hands on them, reach out to Ari, either on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/got_ari/ Or reach out to me for more contact information. L'chaim and Enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E12
    September 16 · 17 min

    Kosher Wine Rundown September ‘26 Pt. 1

    Hi everybody! Here’s another rundown of a bunch of kosher wines I’ve had lately. Again, sorry for the few audio issues (a few words skipped), I’m working through trying different tools. L’chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E11
    August 26 · 10 min

    Kosher Wine Rundown August '26

    Hello everybody, This is the first of what will be, at least, a monthly series where I review kosher wines I've tried. Apologies for the audio quality, I am looking for a new audio software as the one I have been using is no longer useful. Enjoy and L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E10
    June 14 · 29 min

    Agave Spirits Q&A pt. 2

    Hi everybody! Here is part 2 (for now...) of my agave spirits Q&A podcasts. This one continues the discussion about Mezcal and Tequila, got a lot more into the process behind these complex spirits, and clarified some things that might still be confusing after part 1. Thank you Leah Fischman, one of my WSET classmates, for jumping on the recording and helping with this one. If you need Kosher wine consulting, recommendations, etc make sure to hit her up at https://www.instagram.com/geshikt/ L'chaim and thanks for listening! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E9
    June 12 · 36 min

    Agave Spirits Q&A pt. 1

    Hello everybody! As promised, this is the first of 2 (for now...) Q&A episodes about agave spirits. Covering Mezcal, Tequila and more! Thank you Leibi Kagan for jumping on the recording and helping with this one. If you need great kosher mixology for your event - make sure to check him out at kgnmixology.com L'chaim and thanks for listening! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E8
    May 12 · 11 min

    Catching up

    Hi everybody! I hope you enjoyed all the special episodes I released before Passover! In this short episode I just want to get my listeners up to speed with some things I'm working on and the next few episodes I will be releasing. Hoping to hear from you soon (if you listen to the episode, that will make more sense)! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E7
    March 29 · 21 min

    Alsace pt. 3: Eguisheim & Gustave Lorentz

    Hi everybody! Welcome to this final part in my mini series about the Alsace wine region in France. This episode covers my unplanned visits to wineries in the beautiful town of Eguisheim, as well as the massive tasting I had at the Gustave Lorentz winery in Bergheim. Thank you so much for listening, and hope to have some new, exciting episodes for you soon! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E6
    March 27 · 24 min

    Alsace pt. 2: Domaine Weinbach & Maison Trimbach

    Hi everybody! Welcome back to part 2 of my 3 part deep dive into the Alsace wine region in France. This episode goes deeper into the soil types, grape varieties, and winemaking of the region, by focusing on the two wineries that, frankly, I built the trip around: Domaine Weinbach & Maison Trimbach. Enjoy, and don't miss part 3 coming very soon! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E5
    March 26 · 19 min

    Alsace pt. 1: Introduction

    Hi everybody! In this (long promised) episode I discuss everything that's awesome about the Alsace wine region in France! We go over the grape varieties, soil types, winemaking, other cool things to do and see in the region, and go on and on about how beautiful and worth visiting this special region is! Pt. 2 (and if needed: 3) will cover the wineries we visited and use that to go deeper on the grape varieties, soil types, and winemaking. Enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E4
    March 23 · 38 min

    Pesach or Passover Wine Special 5786

    Hi Everybody! After the success of his appearance on the Channukah special a few months ago, my friend Jules Polonetsky returns to discuss Pesach! We start with wine pairings for various Pesach foods, and a pretty decent amount of tangents, and end with recommendations for wines for your seder table. Enjoy, L'chaim, and Chag Sameach! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E3
    March 20 · 42 min

    Kosher wine review bonanza pt. 2: KWD + KFWE NY '26

    Hi everybody! Continuing my rundown of kosher wines I tried at (semi) recent kosher wine tasting events with a review of the wines I tried at KWD in Brooklyn and KFWE NY (in NJ). Enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S3 · E2
    March 20 · 35 min

    Kosher wine review bonanza pt. 1: Sommelier '26

    Hi everybody! This is the first of two episodes reviewing all the wines I tasted at a bunch of recent kosher wine tasting events. Enjoy! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

  • S2 · E12
    Dec 16, 2025 · 27 min

    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

  • S2 · E11
    Dec 11, 2025 · 11 min

    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

  • S2 · E10
    Dec 3, 2025 · 9 min

    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

  • S2 · E9
    Nov 30, 2025 · 17 min

    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

  • S2 · E8
    Nov 26, 2025 · 9 min

    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

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