MD WinePress Spring/Summer 2016

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Dear Readers,
Thanks for picking up a copy of the Spring/Summer 2016 Maryland
Wine Press.
Spring in the vineyard is my favorite time of year. The landscape of
bare vines begins to green one step at a time…first with budbreak, then
the growth of leaves, and soon thereafter, fruit set. It’s an incredibly
peaceful time to visit a vineyard. In the cellar, last year’s white wines are
nearing bottling, while the reds may be just settling in for aging.
Our Passport Experience in February was a huge success, bringing
visitors to wineries across the state. Many wineries offered preview
tastings of reds from barrels, while others offered fun, artful experiences
to warm visitors in mid-winter.
Our events keep diversifying to showcase all that Maryland wine has
to offer. The fifth annual Winter Wine was held at the B&O Railroad
Museum in Baltimore. Top wines were presented alongside great food…
and historic trains: a runaway success!
Decanter: A Festival of Wine & Racing moves to Laurel Park on April
16, and Wine in the Woods returns May 21 & 22 at a newly remodeled
and landscaped Symphony Woods in Columbia. See
for updated event listings for great experiences throughout the spring and
summer.
This edition of Wine Press focuses on the wineries of the Patuxent
Wine Trail, an ambassador from the region, and highlights of a great wine
shop and restaurant that supports local wine.
Over 65 of our wineries are open for tastings and tours, and many
offer special events throughout the year. Check out our winery and event
listings on for hours, directions and more.
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Wine Press.
Cheers,
Kevin Atticks
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
MARYLAND WINERIES ASSOCIATION
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@MDwine,
and find us on
Facebook too!
We will share
tips, recipes, and
stories and let
you know about
our events.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
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