If you want to discover the wines produced in Maryland, the Maryland Wine Association has established a program called Maryland Wine Explorer.

During October 2020, the association began offering the Maryland Wine Explorer program. This allows wine enthusiasts to order Maryland wines and have it delivered. 

During the ongoing pandemic and safety issues, this program offers consumers a safe way to purchase Maryland wines. The program also makes it much easier to obtain Maryland wines by online ordering rather than traveling to wineries.

Below is a brief description of the Maryland Wine Explorer program.

Included in Maryland Wine Explorer

In addition to receiving direct shipments of wine, wine enthusiasts also have access to:

• Wine Flash sales
• Curated Maryland Wine Packs
• Maryland Wine Explorer Club subscriptions

Maryland Wine Explorer accounts are free to setup. According to the website, there are several benefits for becoming a subscriber. “Subscribers earn discounted pack pricing, a 10% discount on all store orders (club packs do not qualify for additional discounts,) and flat rate shipping on all orders. 

Additionally, as a Maryland Wine Explorer Club Subscriber, you gain early access to future flash sales, exclusive wine releases, and subscriber-only packs, such as the “Governor’s Cup Case“ of top wines from our annual, professionally-judged, competition.

The benefits of subscribing don’t end with wine! Maryland Wine Explorer Club Subscribers will be invited to exclusive virtual and live events and will gain early access to event ticket sales.”

Currently Maryland wines through the Maryland Wine Explorer Club include:

Flash Sale Wines: Chardonnays, white blends, Vignoles, Pinot Grigio. The Flash Sale wines are only available while they last. 

Specialty packs are also available depending on the season. For instance, currently a Thanksgiving Pack is available. This holiday special includes one bottle of a sparkling Barbera rosé,  one bottle of dry Pyment (mead-wine blend) and a bottle of a red Bordeaux Blend.Three-packs and six-packs are sent out quarterly to subscribers. For Fall 2020 the options available are: 

Red Wine Pack: Available as a 3-pack or 6-pack
White Wine Pack: Available as a 3 pack and 6-pack

Currently, shipping for the Maryland Wine Explorer is only available to Maryland residents. Watch for updates when shipping may be available outside of the state.

Cheers!
Kathy