New Report Released Shows Over $50 Million Impact on State of Maryland

The Maryland Wineries Association retained the Jacob France Institute of the University of Baltimore (JFI) to analyze the economic importance of and the potential for and barriers to growth of Maryland wineries. This analysis was based on data provided by the Maryland Wineries Association, from a survey of all Maryland wineries, as well as data from the State of Maryland Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Bureau.

The economic impact estimates were generated using the IMPLAN model. The key findings of this analysis are as follows:

• Maryland wineries generate $40.4 million in economic activity in the State of Maryland, support 348 jobs earning $10.9 million in salaries, and generate $3.3 million in State and local tax revenues.
  
  
• Maryland wineries had direct revenues from winemaking and associated activities of $12.7 million. Based on the survey results, Maryland wineries employed an estimated 195 employees (including seasonal labor). The IMPLAN model estimates that Maryland wineries have regular (non-seasonal) employment of 37 full and part time workers.
  
  
• An estimated 293,390 persons visited Maryland wineries or wine festivals and 63,861 (22%) of these visitors are from out of state. All visitors to Maryland wineries and wine festivals spend an estimated $20 million in Maryland, and out-of-State tourists attending Maryland wine festivals or visiting Maryland wineries account for 38% or $7.5 million of visitor spending; and
  
  
• The sale of Maryland wines generates $7.4 million in distributor, retail, and restaurant business activity.