Maryland Wine Press: September 2007

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Maryland Wine Press

The Newsletter of the Maryland Wineries      September 2007     View it online

bullet The Maryland Wine Festival® Sept 15-16 at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster!

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.

bullet Governor to Present Governor's Cup Award

Governor O'Malley will present the Governor's Cup Award on Monday, September 10 – Stay tuned for the results!

bullet Riverside Wine Fest at Sotterley – Oct 6-7

Join us in Hollywood/St. Mary's County for the Riverside Wine Fest at Sotterley. Enjoy great food, music and Maryland's finest wines! Get the details.

bullet Winery Startup Seminar

With the industry growing at 18% each year, there has been increased interest in starting wineries in vineyards in Maryland. MWA is hosting a winery startup seminar on September 19 at 6 p.m. at Terrapin Station Winery in Elkton. RSVP: 410-996-6292 (after hours, press 4). Visit www.TerrapinStationWinery.com for directions.

bullet '08 Photo Contest

Learn more about the 2008 Maryland Wine Photo Contest, currently accepting entries.

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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Cabernet Sauvignon grapes ripen on the vine – harvest is upon us!

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 Frederick Keys Cafe in Frederick and Kelly's Liquors in Ellicott City. 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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