Maryland Wineries Association

Archives for November 2020

“We deserve ‘nouveau’ wine in 2020 — a vintage meant to be fun and drunk right away” – The Washington Post

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November 20, 2020
Dave McIntyre
The Washington Post

Drinking nouveau wine doesn’t mean just Beaujolais; lots of options, including local ones, are being made these days. (Jennifer Beeson Gregory)

The weather’s chilly, the leaves have fallen, and the holidays are fast-approaching. We’re about to commemorate the end of the growing season — and the imminent end to a year that has been difficult on so many levels — with Thanksgiving, a traditional celebration of the year’s bounty.

There’s a wine for that: A wine of this vintage, fresh as the memory of harvest and raw as the experience of the year, unpolished by time, a reflection of the emotion of the moment.

To continue reading this great article, click here.

“Md. winery’s new labels a reflection of how it has been ‘evolving in a very positive way’” – PennLive

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November 18, 2020

Paul Vigna

PennLive

Image via PennLive.

While the anticipated celebration around Boordy Vineyards’ 75th birthday was muted by the coronavirus pandemic, it hasn’t stopped one of Maryland’s top producers from using the year to lay the groundwork for the years ahead.

One will involve renovating some of the older structures on the 240-acre farm in Baltimore County, which includes its Long Green Vineyard where some of its 46 acres of grapes grow.

The other major change was unveiled last week with the release of some of its new wines, which showed off a new label that Boordy president Rob Deford says “will bring us up to the present and beyond with how we feel about the wines.”

Paul Vigna, PennLive. To continue reading, click here.

COVID-19 Updates Impacting Maryland Wineries

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On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Governor Hogan introduced a new Executive Order updating the guidelines for the COVID-19 response. This order reduces restaurant/bar capacity to 50%. Masks are still required indoors and when social distancing is not possible.

Baltimore City and Montgomery County each introduced local orders regarding COVID-19. Each order includes guidelines specific to their jurisdictions.

Baltimore City: Reduces restaurant/bar capacity to 25% and closes all “bars” that do not offer food for indoor service.

Montgomery County: Reduces restaurant/bar capacity to 25% and mandates that service ends at 10:00 pm.

To review Governor Hogan’s Executive Order, in full, please follow this link. Click these links for the full orders from Baltimore City and Montgomery County. We will monitor any other local and county developments.

Please check with your favorite local wineries for their updated COVID-19 policies. Stay safe and spread positivity while supporting your favorite local winemakers. In the words of Governor Hogan, “wear the damn mask.”

UPDATE | November 13, 2020

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, the governments of Anne Arundel County and Frederick County issued executive orders and guidance specific to their jurisdictions.

Anne Arundel County: Indoor capacity to 25%, outdoor to 75% of indoor capacity, alcohol sales end at 10:00 pm.

Frederick County: 25% capacity or 25 people, whichever is less—both indoor and outdoor. This goes into effect at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 13 and applies to bars; nightclubs; breweries; distilleries; wine tasting rooms; event venues including but not limited to civic service clubs, private clubs, indoor agro-tourism enterprise activities; fairgrounds; farm-based alcoholic beverage tasting rooms; farm brewery tasting rooms; rodeos; auction houses; and social and private gatherings. Applies to weddings as of November 30.

Please follow the links to the specific guidance from Anne Arundel County and Frederick County.

Maryland Wine Brings Home Gold

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Congratulations to the Maryland wineries who took home medals at the recent American Wine Society Competition. The listings below note the winery name, wine, medal and score earned.

Bordeleau Winery Meritage Gold 93
Bordeleau Winery Chambourcin Silver 89

Mazzaroth Vineyard Petit Verdot 2019 Bronze 87
Mazzaroth Vineyard Vidal Blanc 2019 Bronze 85

Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Home Sweet Home NV Silver 90
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Vintage Blend 2019 Silver 89
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Pi’Goat Blanc 2018 Silver 89
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Berry Blessed NV Silver 89
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Blueberry Thrill NV Silver 89
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Rooted 2019 Bronze 88 Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards MD-32 2018 Bronze 87
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Just Peachy NV Bronze 87
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Red Barn 2018 Bronze 86
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Legacy 2018 Bronze 86
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards RHF Russell’s Reserve 2017 Bronze 86
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards October Glory 2017 Bronze 86
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Giddy Up Bubbly NV Bronze 86
Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards Pier Pleasures 2018 Bronze 85

Thanksgiving Farm Winery Thanksgiving Farm Farmhouse Red 2016 Silver 90
Thanksgiving Farm Winery Thanksgiving Farm Reserve Meritage 2015 Bronze 88
Thanksgiving Farm Winery Thanksgiving Farm Reserve Meritage 2016 Bronze 88
Thanksgiving Farm Winery Thanksgiving Farm Meritage 2015 Bronze 87 Thanksgiving Farm Winery Towhee White Meritage 2020 Bronze 85

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