The Kosher Terroir

Nachum Segal Network

From Jerusalem, Israel, host Solomon Simon Jacob invites the listeners into the world of Kosher wine. Simon will uncover the latest trends, speak to the industry's movers and shakers, and point out ways to quickly improve your wine-tasting experience. Please tune in for some serious fun while we explore and experience The Kosher Terroir...
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04 September 2025

Episode 90: Part 2 of Simon Jacob's interview about the Beit El Winery with founders Hillel & Nina Manne

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir The Beit El Winery Nestled in the ancient hills where Jacob once dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven, Hillel & Nina Manne have created something extraordinary. This boutique winery transforms biblical terroir into world-class kosher wines. This episode takes you to Beit El Winery, where tradition meets innovation in every bottle. With disarming candor and...

28 August 2025

Episode 89: Simon Jacob focuses on the Beit El Winery with founders Hillel & Nina Manne

21 August 2025

Episode 88: Part 2 of Simon Jacob's interview with Sam Baum, Founder of Family Baum Winery in the Golan

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir Part 2: Family Baum Winery: The Baums' story isn't just about terroirâ��it's about resilience. Sam called Rivka from Gaza during his military service: "We have to harvest in four days." While he fought, she carried their winemaking dream forward with determination and community support. Their 2024 vintage marks their first implementation of the Syrah-Carignan blend...

14 August 2025

Episode 87: Simon Jacob interviews Sam Baum, Founder of Family Baum Winery in the Golan

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir Part 1: Family Baum Winery: There's something magical about beginningsÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½especially when they're rooted in volcanic soil under sweeping Golan skies. Join me for an unforgettable visit to Sha'al, where Sam and Rivka Baum are writing the next chapter of Israel's wine story with their Family Baum Winery. After years at prestigious Castel Winery, Sam identified this...

07 August 2025

Episode 86: Simon Jacob takes a behind-the-scenes look at Shiloh Winery's beautiful new visitor center with Itay Metzger, VP & Winemaker at Shiloh Winery

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir We take a behind-the-scenes look at Shiloh Winery's beautiful new visitor center for an exclusive first taste with Itay Metzger, VP & Winemaker at Shiloh Winery, of two groundbreaking wines that represent bold new directions for one of Israel's premier wineries. What happens when traditional winemakers become students again? The answer lies in these two...

31 July 2025

Episode 85: Part 2 of Simon Jacob's interview with Nadav Jesselson, Co-Founder & General Manager of Anava Vineyards in the Judean Hills

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir Step into the sun-drenched vineyards of Anava, where founder Nadav Jesselson transforms traditional winemaking into a community adventure. Fresh from their inaugural harvest, Nadav shares the triumphs and challenges of nurturing vines through Israel's demanding climate - and the unexpected honor of having their first vintage selected by prestigious Yatir Winery. What...

24 July 2025

Episode 84: Simon Jacob interviews Nadav Jesselson, Co-Founder & General Manager of Anava Vineyards in the Judean Hills, about Anava's vision of creating lasting connections to the Land of Israel through wine

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir Nestled among the rolling Judean hills, Anava Vineyards is a place where passion, personal connection, and profound terroir converge to create something truly extraordinary. More than simply producing wine, Anava offers individuals and families the rare opportunity to craft wine from their own plots of land in Israel, guided by a world-class winemaking team....

17 July 2025

Episode 83: Simon Jacob traces the Tannat grape's remarkable history, from ancient vineyards to modern innovations

10 July 2025

Episode 82: Simon Jacob hosts Amichai Lourie of Shiloh Winery with Royal Wine's Gabriel Geller & Jay Buchsbaum to discuss what separates a 95-point wine from a perfect score as Amichai continues his mission to create Israel's first 100-point wine

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir Deep in the hills of Shiloh, winemaker Amichai Lourie isn't just crafting excellent kosher wines â�� he's on a mission to create Israel's first 100-point wine. His newest releases, the Legend series, represent not just exceptional winemaking but a philosophical statement about Israel's place in the wine world. Named after King David's legendary warriors â�� Itai,...

03 July 2025

Episode 81: Simon Jacob shares the Carignan grape's remarkable story of transformation from bulk wine scapegoat to artisanal darling

Welcome to The Kosher Terroir The grape that once dominated French vineyards has risen from obscurity to become one of the most exciting varietals in the kosher wine industry. Carignan's story is one of remarkable transformation - from bulk wine scapegoat to artisanal darling. Born in northeastern Spain so long ago that it gave its name to a town rather than the other way around, Carignan...