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Clemetine Hosts Top MD Wines with Al Spoler
Join us for a "Tasting of Top Maryland Wines"
featuring a discussion and tasting of top wines
from the 2010 Governor's Cup Competition with WYPR's Cellar Notes host Al Spoler.
Each wine will be paired with fine hors d'oeuvres by Clementine.
WHEN: September 1, 2010 • 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Clementine, 5402 Harford Rd, Baltimore
TICKETS: $48/pp —BUY NOW!
Proceeds to benefit Supporters of Maryland Winegrowing PAC, Albert Copp, treasurer
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 Riedel stemware tasting glass.
Learn more about the event, ticketing options and the Premier tent.
October Festivals & Events!
Oct 2/3 – Riverside
WineFest at Sotterley
Join us at the Historic Sotterley Plantation for the annual Riverside WineFest. Taste selections from 20 of Maryland's finest wineries while
enjoying good company, live music and fabulous food. With an array of children's activities, as well as the sale of antiques and the creations of local
artisans, this is the perfect way for all ages to spend a fall day. Get details.
Oct 16/17 – Autumn Wine
Festival
Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury, Maryland will host the seventh annual Autumn Wine Festival. With everything needed for the perfect
day of wine tasting and fun, this festival boasts 21 of Maryland’s finest wineries as well as live music and crafts and food from the local region.
As the beautiful days of autumn wind down, do not miss this opportunity to spend a day outside and experience the great wine and rich culture of Maryland. Get
details.
Coming Soon: Eat•Drink•Go•Local
Details are coming soon about a new series of events (starting in October) highlighting local wine and local food. Stay tuned to Marylandwine.com for details.
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Flights of wines readied for tasting by judges in the Governor's Cup Competition.
Governor's Cup Competition Results Announced!
On August 15, 2010, a panel of wine judges tasted through flights of Maryland wine in the 21st Maryland
Governor’s Cup Competition. This premier competition is held each year to choose the best Maryland-grown wines from around the state. See the full results online.
Best in Show:
Fiore Winery 2007 Sangiovese
Best Red: Fiore Winery • Sangiovese 2007
Best Rosé: Knob Hall Winery • Rosé Reserve
Best Red Blend: Serpent Ridge Vineyard • Basilisk 2008
Best Off-Dry: St. Michaels White • 2009
Best Fruit: Fiore Winery • Apple-luscious
Distillery Lane Ciderworks Opening 9/4
Join MWA in welcoming Distillery Lane Ciderworks to the industry. The cidery is launching its unique hard cider on Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., along with sales of fresh apples and sweet cider – all produced on the farm by the Miller family. Learn more about Distillery Lane.
Kilby Cream Churning Great MD Wine Ice Cream
Buy great local ice cream made by Kilby Cream in Cecil County—and the best part?? It's made with Maryland wine! Find it at Kilby Cream's store in Rising Sun, at St. Michael's Candy and Gift Shop in St. Michael's and My Butcher and More on Forest Drive at the Clock Tower in Annapolis.
It is also available at the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Boordy Vineyards' Good Lif Thursdays from 4 - 8 p.m.
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. To volunteer, email Regina Mc Carthy @ regina@marylandwine.com |
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
Fairgrounds Liquors
Timonium, Baltimore Co.
Restaurant of the Month
Johansson's Dining House
Westminster, Carroll 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!
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.
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 info online.
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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