Maryland Wine Press: April 2007

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Maryland Wine Press

The Newsletter of the Maryland Wineries      April 2007     View it online

bullet MD Wine Law Reformer

Have you ever been frustrated by Maryland's beer and wine laws? Other states have much more modern laws, allowing consumers access to many more products – in many more places.

Enter Scott Ehlers, a wine and beer lover who has lived in other states and has has seen "what modern beer and wine laws should be." Read more.

bullet Event to Honor Bob Lyon

Frederick Cellars is hosting a reception to honor Bob Lyon, long-time Maryland winemaker, on April 16, 6-9 p.m. ($25/pp) Come to swap stories and taste historic library wines. Learn more.

bullet Winemaker Profile

Winemaker Don Tilmon is a native of Missouri, raised on a cotton farm in the Southeast part of the State. From the start, he was committed to agriculture, and earned numerous agricultural degrees before opening Tilmon's Island Winery. Read more.

bullet Festival Volunteers Needed

Our wine festivals are expanding, and volunteers are needed to help staff winery and information tents. Click to Sign up!.

bullet 2007 Wine Fest Dates

Just as the chill begins to set in, it's time to mark your calendars for 2007's wine festivals. More wineries, more vendors, more fun – even our festivals get better with age. Read more.

FeaturePhoto

"Bud Break" – by photographer and grape grower Mark O'Brien

Supportive Stores

MD wineries highlight wine shops and restaurants for their support each month. This month's honorees are Michael's Cafe in Timonium, and Swan Song Spirits in Perry Hall. See past picks.

Winery Events

Get thee to a winery to enjoy a host of special events – from barrel tastings to concerts, many wineries host events each weekend. See the full list of upcoming events.

Wine Tastings

There's no better way to learn about wine than to organize a wine tasting, and the Maryland Wineries Association can host it for you as a social event or a fundraiser. Learn more.

Upcoming Fests

Check online for the new listing of all five 2007 MWA-sponsored wine festivals around the state. Great wine, plus music, crafts and food...

Learn More at MarylandWine.com

There's even more info online:

  • Guests for dinner? Wine & food pairings.
  • "Why can't Maryland wineries ship wine?"
  • Host your own Maryland wine event.
  • Which wines are winning awards?
  • Got wine questions? Read our FAQs.
  • Read the History of MD Wine.
  • Was 2006 a great year for wine? Find out...

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