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Decanter A Celebration of MD Wine & Racing April 21-22, 2012 To celebrate Maryland's rich tradition of wine and horse racing the Maryland Wineries Association will host its 2nd annual DECANTER event on April 21-22, from 12-6 p.m. Enjoy samples of Maryland wine, great food, equine art and an unmatched view of live turf and dirt racing from the infield at Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course. Be thrilled by the passion and energy that defines both winemaking in Maryland, its infamous horse racing industry and now, DECANTER – we certainly are! Tickets / Discounts Available NOW! By purchasing a general $30 ticket for admission you will have access to MWA's unique infield vantage point for all races, samples of fine Maryland DISCOUNT – Maryland Wine PASSPORT holders who have entered six or more codes on Marylandwine.com get an additional $5 off advance tickets!
2011: A Year of Growth The Annual Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Report from the Office of the Comptroller shows exciting growth for Maryland Wineries in 2011. According to the report, there was an 11.6% increase in the bottles of Maryland wine sold this past year as compared to 2010, which led to increased revenue and an increased share of the state wine market. Let's keep that growth going and continue buying local! Be sure to ask for Maryland wine at your local wine shops or restaurants.
SAVE THE DATE: June 8-17 is Maryand Wine Week
February is chock-full of events for the romantics at heart Local wine, food, art and music are in high supply this February. This month is brimming with fresh events – romantic ways to spend this Valentine's Day and fun options for everything from pampering yourself and date nights to spending time with your entire family. Maryland's wineries have planned events that feature everything from classic food and wine pairing to ladies day, winery tours and marshmallow roasts. Enjoy a romantic evening learning about vintage wine or pairing red with rich chocolate. Dance and dine with your entire family at events like karaoke night and vineyard food/wine sampling events. Whatever your looking for – Maryland's wineries have you covered. Visit the events page at www.marylandwine.com and make your February fantastic! NEW! Find us on Google+ Check out another cool way to connect with Maryland Wine on Google+. Add us to your circle! Festival Season is Approaching Visit MarylandWine.com for details about upcoming wine festivals this spring and summer. We are excited to be launching new events and improving some of our old favorites. Explore Maryland's Five Wine Trails Be sure to visit our wine trails section of MarylandWine.com, where you can see the different regions of the state, divided up by trail. Visit wineries close to each other and experience what makes each region unique. Free Admission to Our Events? Volunteer! Become a volunteer! We are dependent on volunteers to make our events and festivals a success. Volunteers help out in a variety of ways… pouring wine and chatting with customers, selling tickets, distributing glasses and always have a lot of fun. All volunteers receive free admission -- including glasses and tastings -- on the day they volunteer and are welcome to come early or stay after their shift. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, you can sign up here! |
Albariño is becoming more popular in Maryland. Profile: Albariño The world's most popular white variety is undoubtedly Chardonnay. Unless of course, you live in Spain, where Albariño ranks as the signature white, a wine that is loved by just about everyone. Pronounced "Al-ba-ree-nyo", meaning "the white from Rhine", this grape is as popular to Spain as Chardonnay is to North America. Albariño is known for producing captivating wines with rich, tart, distinctive aromas and flavors. Albariño is able to stand up as an acceptable substitute for almost any wine, yet it rises above the rest because of its amazing character and finesse. It has been said to have a dash of grassiness found in Sauvignon blanc, as well as almond flavors found in Pinot blanc. This variety is described as having a mineral taste and some even note an apple and peach taste. Paired with the sweet smells of apricots and orange blossoms, these flavors and characteristics are what make Albariño a favorite of many.
Get Your MD Wine Passports at a Winery & Start Saving Participating in the Maryland Wine Passport Program will allow you to track your progress and enter the codes online to receive discounted tickets to events, exclusive invitations and more! You can either collect codes on your own, or by using the printed Passport, available for purchase at all Maryland wineries. Check out MarylandWine.com for information about rewards for visits to wineries. PASSPORT REGISTRATION. You've visited wineries and collected their codes on our new Passports—now you can create an account on Marylandwine.com and enter your codes to begin receiving special event discounts and invitations to private events.
MD Wine Press magazine available at wineries The Fall/Winter edition of the Maryland Wine Press is now available. Pick up a copy to get fun facts, feature stories, wine trail maps and detailed winery information in one neat package. Friend/Follow MWA Friend Maryland Wine on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. |
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February 2012 
The second annual Maryland Wine Week will take place June 8-17. This statewide celebration of local ingredients, wine, restaurants and retailers includes a schedule of special dinners, menus, tastings and promotions. Check out the 
