Archives for July 2020

July 24, 2020

Scott Greenberg

WTOP

I must admit — I am a bit embarrassed. I have lived in Maryland for almost 20 years and it never occurred to me to check out the Maryland wine scene. Why? I have no idea. It’s a shame really; Maryland has such a rich history of winemaking in the state and it’s literally in my backyard.

According to the Maryland Wineries Association — whose executive director Dr. Kevin Atticks recently appeared on The Vine Guy podcast — the earliest recorded winemaking event in Maryland dates back to 1648, followed by Governor Charles Calvert, who planted the first European grapes on 200 acres on the east bank of St. Mary’s River in 1662.

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July 21, 2020

Paul Vigna

PennLive

Fruit wines don’t get nearly as much publicity nor anywhere near as many accolades as their dry counterparts. You won’t find pictures of them on the cover of any national wine magazine or read long expository reviews from a sommelier about their flavors or mouthfeel.

Still, they are plentiful, both around Pennsylvania and in other sections of the country, their releases timed to the late spring and summer months. For whatever they lack in national or even local recognition, they make up for it in the large number of fans who purchase and consume them year-round.

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