Maryland Wine Press: July 2007

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Maryland Wine Press

The Newsletter of the Maryland Wineries      July 2007     View it online

bullet Celebrate with MD Wines

Local wines make for great July 4th food companions. MD Chambourcin aand Cabernet Franc are great paired with burgers, steak and other grilled fare. Don't pass up MD Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Seyval or Vidal when having local crabs!

Learn about Maryland's unique wines in our "Celebrating Our Independence" article.

bullet Winemaker Profile

He's made three of the past Governor's Cup Award winning wines, and his port won the first Winemasters Choice Awards – learn more about Fred Wilson from Elk Run Vineyards.

bullet The Maryland Wine Festival® set to be bigger, better

The Maryland Wine Festival®, now in its 24th year, will feature expanded festival grounds, more food and crafts than ever before – and more wineries! Check out the latest developments online at MarylandWineFestival.org and save the date – Sept 15-16 in Westminster.

bullet '08 Photo Contest

July and August are beautiful months in the vineyard – the grapes are growing lush and will soon begin veraison – the changing of color. Take some photos and enter them into the Maryland Wine Photo Contest. Details.

bullet Festival Volunteers Needed

Our wine festivals are expanding, and volunteers are needed to help staff winery and information tents. Volunteers receive complimentary admission to the festival the day they're scheduled to volunteer, and have a great time promoting Maryland wine! Click here to sign up!.

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...

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. Learn more.

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A new vineyard at Bordeleau Winery – opening soon in Eden!

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 General Tanuki's in Easton, and Bay Wine and Spirits in North Beach. 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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