While many Marylanders surely enjoy a good glass of local wine from time to time, not all of them will be able to fully appreciate where it starts — with Maryland farmers. Maryland is well into the vineyard and winery industry with nearly 1,000 acres of planted vines in the state, and 102 operating wineries.
The wine industry is an important part of Maryland agriculture and generates close to $2.6 billion in total economic activity in the state of Maryland.