Winetastings are the perfect way to learn about wine. They’re also a perfect excuse to get together with friends, office-mates or organization. By having an organized tasting, you and your guests not only have a great time, but you learn details about how each wine is produced, and how to fully appreciate its complex aromas and flavors.

Winetastings are a great for:
            • receptions         • parties and celebrations
            • social events       • gifts

A representative from the Maryland Wineries Association will host the event and will be able to answer questions about the wines poured, the Maryland wine industry and trends in wine worldwide.

*These tastings are for private events/parties only.

The Maryland Wineries Association offers three types of tastings:

• "Reserve" structured tasting: Guests come to the event to learn about wine from a Maryland wine representative. Your guests will be served one 1/2-oz sample of Maryland wine at a time and will learn specific details about each wine’s production from vine to bottle, proper tasting techniques and information about food and wine pairing.
  
• "Cuvée" semi-structured tasting: These events are less formal, and are primarily social gatherings. One 1/2-oz sample of Maryland wine will be poured to your guests at a time as the Maryland wine representative announces each wine and its details.
  
• "Vintage" tasting: Tables will be arranged to present Maryland wines. Knowledgable staff will be on hand at each table to describe the various wines and pour samples to your guests.This tasting is best as a secondary element to your event.

For the event...
It’s best to have some sort of hors d'voures (cheese, crackers and some vegetables are usually fine), and we would be happy to provide suggestions for what may work best with the selected tasting. If this is to be a catered event, we will work closely with your caterer to ensure proper food pairing.

A structured tasting usually runs +/- 2 hours, and we need 20 minutes to set up prior to the tasting. We ask that you provide:
          •Space in your refrigerator/freezer for 3-5 wines.
          •A table for the wines and glasses.
          •Pens/pencils for notes.

Keep in Mind
During the event, we ask that you not serve any alcohol other than the Maryland wine. The Maryland Wineries Association will provide tasting glasses. We are not permitted to offer wines for sale or provide full glasses of wines – our events are strictly educational tastings.

Get in Touch...
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