Catoctin Breeze Vineyard

Starting March 1,  Maryland is celebrating the 2nd Annual Maryland Wine Month. March 1 is quickly approaching and what better way to celebrate the coming of spring than to visit a Maryland winery? March is a great time to visit a winery and experience the ongoing activities in the winery and the vineyards.

Did you know:

• Maryland has more than 70 wineries?
• Maryland offers 7 wine trails?
• The Legacy Wine Trail will open during March (March 17)?
• Maryland has approximately 1,000 acres of vineyards?
• Maryland vineyards are growing vinifera and hybrid grapes? Maryland is also producing sparkling wines, ciders and meads?

Maryland Wine Month Challenge

Celebrate Maryland Wine Month by participating in the Maryland Wine Month Challenge. Participants in the challenge can have their card stamped at each winery you visit. While you can pick up a card up at at Maryland winery, you can also download and print a card.

Prizes

• 5 stamps = 20% off discount code to all MWA owned events through April of 2018
• 10 stamps = 20% off discount code to all MWA owned events through April of 2018 AND 2 free tickets to a MWA owned event of your choosing through April of 2018
• 15 stamps = 1 entry in a drawing to win one of the Maryland Wine Lovers Weekend for 2
• 20 stamps =  A 2nd entry in a drawing to win one of the Maryland Wine Lovers Weekend for 2 

The winner of the Weekend for 2 will have a night stay a The Crow Vineyards Farmstay B&B a a tour with Vino 301 Wine Concierge that includes 2 wineries.

The second winner will have a wine and and cheese tour in Southern Maryland with Vino 301 Wine Concierge.

Linganore Winecellars

Frederick Wine Trail Celebrates Maryland Wine Month with Poker Run

Participants must purchase a tasting at a winery on the Frederick Wine Trail and they will receive a Wine Trail Poker Card. By participating in three tastings they qualify for Poker Run “Game Day.” On April 6 Linganore Winecellars will be the location for Game Day. More details are available online.

Individual wineries will also be offering a variety of events. Be sure to check out their websites.

Cheers!
Kathy