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#187: Wine in the Modern Era: feat. Nathan Herzog (President of Kedem Wines) & Rabbi Akiva Padwa (International Kashrus expert)
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- Feb 23, 2026
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Summary
In the 19th century, the Herzog family supplied wine to the Emperor, while the 20th ushered in the era and risks of Prohibition in America and the profound transformation of the humble grape juice. Contemporary technology has enabled the wine industry to flourish, yet the intricate halachos makes kosher wine production, a uniquely complex product Meanwhile in the mid-1500s, Moravia was fertile ground for both the Maharal's views and the Rama's rulings of yayin stam, which resonate to this day. Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening anecdote 00:00:36 — Intro & episode overview 00:01:12 — Listener feedback (medieval England) 00:02:02 — History: Bohemia & Moravia (1500s) 00:04:54 — Maharal: philosophy of wine 00:08:43 — Nicholsburg controversy (1600s) 00:15:00 — Prohibition & bootlegging (Bronfmans) 00:16:25 — Sacramental wine loophole & abuses 00:25:00 — 1926 regulations & grape juice debate 00:29:30 — Interview: Nathan (Yogi) Herzog 00:35:00 — Herzog: kosher production practices 00:40:00 — Kedem grape juice & market evolution 00:50:00 — Harvest logistics & mashgichim 00:51:54 — Production issues & quality control 00:52:02 — Interview: Rabbi Padva (kashrus expert) 00:53:15 — Halacha: non-Jew involvement, mevushal, transport 01:04:24 — Practical challenges (pumping/maceration) 01:06:06 — Closing & sign-off