The MD wine industry is alive during its prime season – ‘harvest’. With local grape growing and wine making on the rise, there are an assortment of events for all ages and interests to enjoy within a short drive.
If you are interested in how wine is made, take a trip to Basignani Winery in Sparks for Harvest Saturdays. Pick grapes in Basignani’s charming vineyard and follow the process from branch to bottle. If you prefer to stay indoors, visit Boordy Vineyards in Hydes for Soups in the Cellar where you can savor an array of comforting, seasonal soups paired with Boordy’s best-selling wine selections in their 19th century stone wine cellar. If you are looking for a hearty-meal to pair with your wine, check out the Sunday Evening Pasta and Wine Dinner at Black Ankle Vineyards in Mt. Airy. Chef Paul Dongarra of Dionysus’s Kitchen prepares a three-course meal each week using locally sourced foods paired with Black Ankle’s famous wine selections. [Chef Dongarra prepares a kids meal as well!]
This is just a small taste of the fabulous events Maryland wine has to offer. Visit [www.MarylandWine.com] for a complete list of Maryland’s 34 wineries, 5 Wine Trails, over 300 different wines and hundreds of events! Wine is growing in Maryland, just waiting to be enjoyed by those who dare to try something different.
GIFT IDEA | A bottle from any of Maryland’s vineyards is the perfect gift for friends, colleagues, clients or loved ones this holiday season. Show someone you care, while stimulating local economy and cultivating camaraderie amongst Maryland producers and consumers.
Katie Robinson, MD Wineries Association
