Maryland Wine Press: August 2007

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Maryland Wine Press

The Newsletter of the Maryland Wineries      August 2007     View it online

bullet Save the Date: The Maryland Wine Festival® Sept 15-16

The Maryland Wine Festival®, now in its 24th year, is evolving to benefit MD wine lovers.
     • 18 wineries attending
     • Ticketless sampling!
     • Expanded grounds – more space!
     • Hospitality tent with widescreen
       so you don't miss the games

Admission info & directions can be found online. Visit MarylandWineFestival.org and save the date – Sept 15-16 in Westminster.

bullet Maryland Wineries Raise a Toast to a Dry Summer

Baltimore Sun reporter Ted Shelsby reports on how MD vineyards are thriving this summer, and why some vintners are preparing for an amazing vintage. Read more at BaltimoreSun.com.

bullet Become an Maryland Wine Ambassador

Are you an avid Maryland wine fan? Would you like to officially represent MD wineries at events? Learn more about MD wine by becoming an ambassador. Two training dates have been scheduled.

bullet '08 Photo Contest

Learn more about the 2008 Maryland Wine Photo Contest, currently accepting entries. The next time you're visiting a winery or vineyard in Maryland, take your camera, snap some shots and enter the 2008 Maryland Wine Photo Contest.

bullet Festival Volunteers Needed

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

Private Events

Find out which wineries host private events – from small parties to weddings – in the wineries section of Marylandwine.com.

Upcoming Fests

Check online for the new listing of MWA fests. Great wine, plus music, crafts and food...

Winery Events

Get thee to a winery to enjoy a host of special events – movie nights, concerts & special tastings. 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. Learn more.

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"Season's Youth" by Jonathan Watson, 2006 Photo Contest.

Supportive Stores

MD wineries highlight wine shops and restaurants each month for their support of Maryland wine. In turn, we ask that MD wine lovers support them!

This month's honorees are Timeout Sports Grille in Westminster, and Cranberry Liquors in Westminster. See past picks.

Learn More at MarylandWine.com

There's even more info online:

  • Guests for dinner? Wine & food pairings.
  • What's in a bottle of Maryland wine?.
  • "Why can't Maryland wineries ship wine?"
  • Host your own Maryland wine event.
  • Which wines are winning awards?
  • Where do grapes grow in MD?
  • Got wine questions? Read our FAQs.
  • Read the History of MD Wine.
  • Was 2006 a great year for wine? Find out...
  • Buy MD-wine gifts and accessories

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