🎙️ Havdalah Happy Hour (March 21, 2026)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on wine and mead making with fifth-generation winemaker Rachel Lipman.

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a true treat as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Sami Halle welcome special guest Rachel Lipman — a fifth‑generation winemaker and meadmaker at Loew Vineyards in Mt. Airy, Maryland, home of Maryland’s first Kosher winery. We dive deep into all things wine: how it’s made, the history behind the craft, grape varieties, weather’s impact on flavor, the origins of different styles, the eternal dry vs. sweet debate, and so much more. Rachel brings stories roo...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, Sami Halle

Guest: Rachel Lipman

Topics covered

• wine making
• kosher wine
• mead making
• grape varieties
• wine history
• flavor profiles

Keywords

• wine
• kosher winery
• mead
• grape varieties
• flavor
• dry vs. sweet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Loew Vineyards, Maryland’s first Kosher winery

Places: Mt. Airy, Maryland

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