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$162 Billion National Wine & Grape Industry Impact
An
economic impact study released in late January shows that
the American wine and grape industry has quite an effect on
local economies. The total annual impact of the wine, grape
and grape products industries on the American economy is $162
billion, based on a report by Napa Valley’s MKF Research
LLC. Read
more.
Industry Meeting a Success
More than 150 attendees met at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott
City this past weekend to learn more about growing grapes
and making wines at the Maryland Wine & Grape Industry
Annual Meeting. Experts in the field discussed rootstock and
vine selection, pruning methods, winery branding, and analysis
of wines made from new (and exciting) grape varieties. Get
the the details.
Winemaker Profile
For
February's winemaker profile, we're heading South to highlight
Tim Lewis, winemaker of Cove Point Winery. He is a successful
computer systems engineer by day, and award-winning winemaker
by night. Get the scoop on one of Southern
Maryland's star winemakers.
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
and more fun – even our festivals get better with age.
Read
more.
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Penn State's Mark Chien delivers his keynote address to attendees
at the MD Wine & Grape Industry Annual Meeting.
Supportive Stores
MD wineries highlight wine shops
and restaurants for their support each month. This month's
honorees are Gunning's Seafood Restaurant
in Hanover, and Hops & Vines in Odenton.
See past
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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...
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