| Maryland Wine
Industry Statistics
We've compiled answers to our most frequently asked
questions. Please contact the MWA
for more information.
Quick Facts: Wineries
| FY |
Gallons Sold |
Bottles (apx) |
Sales/Ave |
%Change |
| 2007 |
228,657 |
1,154,056 |
$12,694,618 |
19.2% |
| 2006 |
191,859 |
968,333 |
$10,651,660 |
18.6% |
| 2005 |
161,782 |
816,533 |
$8,981,864 |
16.3% |
| 2004 |
139,076 |
701,931 |
$7,721,245 |
23.3% |
| 2003 |
112,837 |
569,500 |
$6,264,504 |
13.2% |
| 2002 |
99,701 |
503,202 |
$5,535,217 |
14.7% |
| 2001 |
86,954 |
438,866 |
$4,827,527 |
2.2% |
| 2000 |
85,081 |
429,413 |
$4,723,541 |
3.7% |
| 1999 |
82,023 |
413,979 |
$4,552,767 |
14.3% |
| 1998 |
71,752 |
362,140 |
$3,983,540 |
15.4% |
| 1997 |
62,202 |
313,940 |
$3,453,341 |
10.4% |
| 1996 |
56,366 |
284,485 |
$3,129,337 |
-1.4% |
| 1995 |
57,186 |
288,624 |
$3,174,862 |
n/a |
- There are 31 wineries licensed in Maryland.
- Boordy Vineyards is Maryland’s oldest winery (1945); Galloping Goose
Vineyard is the newest winery in Maryland (2008).
Quick Facts: Wine Sales
and Distribution
- Maryland wineries sold 228,657 gallons (approximately 1,154,056 bottles)
of wine in fiscal year 2007– a 19.2% increase over 2006.
- Annual sales of Maryland wine in FY07 are estimated at $12.7 million.
- Maryland’s wineries produce over 240 different wines.
- Maryland wine is sold at more than 600 retailers and is served at over 100
restaurants.
Quick Facts: Vineyards
- Maryland's wineries grow most of the grapes in the state –
comprising nearly 120 acres of vineyards.
- The wineries also support an increasingly expanding commercial
grape growing industry.
- Maryland grape growers harvest an average of 800 tons a year.
- There are more than 450 acres of grapevines planted in Maryland.
- There are more than 200 members in the Maryland
Grape Growers Association.
Quick Facts: Commercial
Grape Growing
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