Part 3: Resources

PART 1: Starting a Commercial Vineyard
PART 2: Starting a Winery
PART 3: Resources

There's a great support network in Maryland to help those interested in starting a winery. Please contact these individuals as needed.

Industry Groups

Maryland Wineries Association
Kevin Atticks, executive director
22 W. Padonia Road
Suite C-236
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-WINE
800-237-WINE
240-525-7438 fax
kevin@marylandwine.com

Maryland Grape Growers Association
Bruce Perrygo
bruce@marylandgrapes.org

WineAmerica
1212 New York Avenue, NW Suite 425
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: 202-783-275
http://www.wineamerica.org

WineAmerica is the national trade organization representing American wineries.

 

Maryland Farm Bureau
8930 Liberty Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
Telephone: 410- 922-3426
Fax: 410-922-6871
http://www.mdfarmbureau.com/

The Maryland Farm Bureau’s purpose is to increase net farm income and improve the quality of life by providing a legislative voice, increasing public understanding and promoting member involvement. The organization is very helpful on the county level.

University of Maryland/Cooperative Extension

University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
Dr. Joseph Fiola
Viticulture & Small Fruit Specialist
WMREC/18330 Keedysville Road
Keedysville, MD 21756-4089
Telephone: 301-432-2767 x 344
Email: jfiola@umd.edu

Dr. Fiola is our state's viticulturalist – ready to help with site selection, soil testing, grape varietal selection, etc. Visit his website for tons of information about growing grapes.

 

Regional/County Extension Offices
The Maryland Cooperative Extension operates offices in every county in Maryland. After you're in touch with Dr. Joe Fiola, make contact with your local MCE agent.

http://www.agnr.umd.edu/MCE/offices.cfm


State/Governmental Support

Maryland Department of Agriculture
Karen Fedor
Marketing and Agricultural Development
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 841-5773
Toll Free: 1-800- 492-5590
Email: FedorKM@mda.state.md.us

The MDA assists the industry by identifying ag-specific funding opportunities, as well as keeping wineries involved in the larger agricultural community.

Office of the Comptroller
Linda Bates, Administrative Manager
Administrative Manager
COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND
Regulatory & Enforcement Division
Operations
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Bureau
Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Bldg.
80 Calvert Street, Room 310
Annapolis, MD 21404-2999
410-260-7312
Fax: 410-974-3201
Email: lbates@comp.state.md.us

The Comptroller's office regulates the wine industry – and tracks promotions, events and sales. Wineries receive their state manufacturing licenses from this office.

Trade Publications

Wine East Magazine
Vineyard and Winery Management
Wine Business Monthly

 

PART 1: Starting a Commercial Vineyard
PART 2: Starting a Winery
PART 3: Resources