Maryland Wine Press: May 2007

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Maryland Wine Press

The Newsletter of the Maryland Wineries      May 2007     View it online

bullet Winemasters' Choice Awards

The winemakers of Maryland gathered together to judge in a tradition-breaking wine competition. The winemakers were the judges – sniffing, swirling and sipping wines made by their peers. They reached some wonderful conclusions – and the first ever Winemasters' Choice Award will be given to the wine that most-impressed our own winemakers! The award will be announced at Wine in the Woods. Until then, see the list of medal and "best of class" winners.

bullet Come to Wine in the Woods

The festival is even better this year – expanded grounds, more vendors and 18 MD wineries! Get details.

bullet Photos on Tour & On Sale!

The three winning photos from the 2nd Annual Maryland Wine Photo Competition will be on tour this Spring and Summer – first stop, Woodhall Wine Cellars in Parkton for the month of May/June.The 2006 and 2007 winning photos are now part of an "Artist Series" of posters – See the posters and get yours today!

bullet Winemaker Profile

In 1997, Carl DiManno left Shell Oil in Louisiana to join Chevron Chemical in Northern California. While living in Oakland, Carl was “bitten” by the wine bug... 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!.

FeaturePhoto

One-year-old vines making their way to the trellis for the first time.

Supportive Stores

MD wineries highlight wine shops and restaurants for their support each month. This month's honorees are Tersiguel's in Ellicott City, and Absolutely Wines in Columbia. 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.
  • 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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