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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 · E11
Wednesday · 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
S2 · E7
Nov 22, 2025 · 11 min
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
S2 · E6
Nov 20, 2025 · 12 min
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
S2 · E5
Nov 13, 2025 · 14 min
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
S2 · E4
Nov 6, 2025 · 13 min
Parsha Wine Club Vayera 5786: Malolactic fermentation
Hello and welcome! This week I again went in a more conceptual, technical direction. Join me as I go WAY too deep into the details of malolactic fermentation, and, of course, finish with some food for thought from the parsha. Thank you for all the feedback, questions, and follow ups, keep them coming! Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks
S2 · E3
Oct 30, 2025 · 7 min
Parsha Wine Club Lech Lecha 5786: Grape crossings
Hi and welcome back! This week I tried something different with the parsha wine connection. Join me for a discussion of wine grape crossings and, of course, a thought about the parsha. Let me know what you think about this type of format, and submit any other questions or feedback! L'chaim & Shabbat Shalom! Follow/contact Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDrinks

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