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Piedmont Wine Trail "Goes Local" Event
July 31 - Aug 1
On Saturday, July 31 & Sunday, Aug. 1, Harford and Baltimore County wineries along the Piedmont Wine Trail will feature local products – from pesto to jewelry, fresh vegetables and more! Visit the wineries from 1 - 4 pm to try and buy these local products.. See which local products the wineries are featuring!
Maryland Wine Festival Tickets On Sale
Take pleasure in Maryland wine with tastings from the wineries, live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and wine education seminars. Don't miss the presentation of the
Governor's Cup Awards announcements on stage each day of the festival.
Advance tickets are on sale for the 27th Annual Maryland Wine Festival. Purchase your regular, designated driver and Premier tickets now for a  discounted rate. The Premier tent is back and better than ever—in addition to last year's exclusive tastings and lite fare, entrants will receive a Maryland Wine Riedel tasting glass.
Learn more about the event, ticketing options and the Premier tent.
Volunteers Needed!
Wineries need volunteers for the upcoming festivals to help
pour wines. Volunteers typically work half a day and gain
complementary entry to the festival. Learn
more and offer your help!
Learn More
There's so much more to learn about wine on our site!
• Food & wine pairings
• Guide to MD
grapes
• Know your limits
• History
of MD wine
• Profiles
of MD winemakers
• Wine industry statistics
• Read or submit FAQs
• MD wines winning
awards
There's
so much more information available on www.MarylandWine.com.
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Karen Messick's photo "Colorful Cluster" showing Maryland grapes going through veraison—when they turn color and begin ripening.
Eastern's Bayside Blues & Wine Fest—Saturday, Aug. 14 from 1 - 7 p.m.
Join Maryland wineries and some of the region's best blues musicians for the 2nd Annual Eastern's Bayside Blues & Wine Festival at Eastern Yacht Club in Essex. Get ticket and vendor information online.
Get Snapping for 2011 MD Wine Photo Contest
Now is a great time to get to a vineyard or winery to take your photos for the 2011 MD Wine photo contest. Grapes are starting to turn color, the vines are flush with leaves and wineries are bottling last year's reds. Get ticket and vendor information online.
Wine Industry News
Maryland Wine Drinkers Get No Respect. The Baltimore Sun posts an editorial about the state of wine laws in MD vs. PA. [link to story]
Maryland Celebrates Opening of Fifth Wine Trail. Wine writer Paul Vigna reports on the Carroll Wine Trail's launch in July. [link to story]
Wineries in Howard Co. The County Executive's bill to allow wineries in Howard has been put on hold until after the Council's August recess. [link to story]
PA Attempts to Break Guinness Record. On August 14, the PA wineries will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for largest toast. [link to story]
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Buy Maryland Wine
We appreciate it when a store or restaurant makes the decision
to recommend local wines—and the local agriculture
it supports.
Retailer of the Month
Harbour Liquors
Curtis Bay, Anne Arundel Co.
Restaurant of the Month
Satelite Liquors
Ocean City, Worcester Co.
See
a listing of past
honorees —and please support these stores and restaurants!
Festivals & Events
See
the full
list of upcoming winery events.
Our 2011 festivals are already in the works!
Eastern's Bayside Blues & Wine Festival
August 14, 2010
1-7 pm
Eastern Yacht Club
Essex, Maryland
The 27th Anniversary Maryland Wine Festival®
September 18-19, 2010
Sat 10-6 pm, Sun 12-6 pm
Carroll County Farm Museum
Westminster, Carroll Co.
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley
October 2-3, 2010
12-6 pm
History Sotterley
Hollywood, St. Mary's Co.
Autumn Wine Festival
October 16-17, 2010
Sat 11-6 pm, Sun 12:30-6 pm
Pemberton Park
Salisbury, Wicomico Co.
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August 2010 