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New Jersey Legislators Affect Wineries Ability to Survive

June 21, 2011 – 6:08 am

When we visited several New Jersey wineries last week, we were asked, “Do you know what is happening to the New Jersey wine industry?” While I was aware there was some issue, my attention has been focused on the Maryland legislation that has passed permitting direct shipping from across the country. Yes, the new Maryland […]

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Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL in Maryland

June 17, 2011 – 8:24 am

Summer is a great time to enjoy eating and drinking local for both residents and tourists. What better way to enjoy farm fresh grown products and local wines? The Maryland Wineries Association is helping to support local foods and local wines with Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL events this year. As we talk with winemakers and winery owners […]

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Too Much Government Legislation for the Wine Industry

April 8, 2011 – 7:06 am

It’s amazing what local, state and federal governments can do to put a stranglehold on wineries and vineyards. One only needs to look at the federal legislation (H.R. 5034) that was supported by many representatives last year but fortunately the winery industry learned about it in time to stop the legislation. However a very similar […]

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Maryland Direct Wine Shipping – Getting Closer

March 28, 2011 – 6:56 am

As I noted late last week, the Maryland General Assembly initially passed legislation that will allow wineries to ship wine to consumers in Maryland. Now is not the time to sit back and think all the work is done for promoting direct wine shipping. The bills in both the Maryland Senate and House are a […]

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Good News – Direct Wine Shipping May Actually Happen in Maryland!

March 25, 2011 – 5:08 pm

According to the Baltimore Sun’s website, the Maryland General Assembly has initially approved a bill to allow wine shipping directly to consumers. Finally passage is expected to take place soon. Maryland wine enthusiasts have been looking for this friendly wine shipping legislation for a long time. At least 37 states are ahead of Maryland in […]

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Maryland Direct Wine Shipping Legislation- March 4

February 28, 2011 – 11:08 am

This Friday, March 4, both Maryland legislative bodies will be considering wine shipping legislation. Currently, Maryland does NOT allow wineries in state or out-of-state to ship wine directly to consumers. The legislation to change the current law will allow Maryland to join more than 30 other states that allow direct wine shipping to consumers. Don’t […]

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HoCoBlogs.com Bloggers Enjoyed Evening of Comaraderie at 2nd Chance Saloon

January 21, 2011 – 10:06 am

Last night the HoCoblogs.com writers, a group of bloggers from Howard County, MD met at the 2nd Chance Saloon in Columbia. As writers and bloggers this was our first time to experience a HoCoblogs.com meeting. About 40 people showed up at the event. We met blog enthusiasts who enjoy blogging about numerous topics. Bloggers write about […]

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Good News for Direct Wine Shipping Supporters

December 22, 2010 – 8:52 am

Earlier this year Maryland enacted SB858 Maryland Winery Modernization Act of 2010. This required the Office of the Comptroller to study and report on the status of direct wine shipping in the 37 states that make it available for consumers. The report was released yesterday several days early. According to Kevin Atticks, executive director of […]

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Winery Events for This Weekend

November 4, 2010 – 12:05 am

Many wineries offer a variety of enjoyable events to attend especially on weekends. Just a few examples for this weekend, Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, include Ladies Night Holiday Shopping, Annual Post Harvest Roast and Toast, a Haitian Fundraiser, a Comedy Magician, Red & White on a November Night, Soup Day, TGIF and […]

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Have Fun and Learn While Making a Barrel of Wine

October 1, 2010 – 8:09 am

Can making your own wine add to the experience of enjoying a good bottle of wine? I believe it does. Now I can really appreciate the time and effort that goes into a wine. Participants will discover how important it is to know where the grapes are sourced from. They will also learn how the […]

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