Raise a Glass to a Maryland Vacation Pop the Cork on Adventure Marylanders have been making wine for centuries, but in recent years the state’s wineries kicked things up a notch, winning awards and pleasing palates around the world. Quickly becoming known for our rich, yet quixotically light Barbera reds — which grow beautifully throughout the state — Maryland also produces exceptional Albariño, a dry white with hints of lemon peel and sweet melon that pairs exquisitely with freshly caught seafood. Now home to more than 100 wineries connected by 11 wine trails, Maryland makes for a fabulous grape-lover’s getaway. Meander through Western Maryland ’s mountains and Civil War history on the Antietam Highlands Wine Trail , home to standouts like Big Cork Vineyards , Red Heifer Winery and Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery . Near Washington, D.C., explore the Capital Wine Trail . Along with classic varietals, you’ll discover refreshing ciders and fruit wines that capture the essence of the region’s agricultural bounty. The Piedmont Wine Trail and Gunpowder Wine Trail crisscross Central Maryland and feature some of the state’s oldest and most well-known wineries. Some stops include Boordy Vineyards and Basignani Winery , renowned for hosting year-round concerts and events. The Chesapeake Wine Trail is home to 16 favorites like Broken Spoke Vineyard & Winery , Crow Vineyard & Winery , Great Shoals Cellars , Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery and Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery . Venture to the First Landing Wine Trail and Patuxent Wine Trail to explore the vintner’s art in Southern Maryland with stops at standouts like Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery and Port of Leonardtown Winery — an easy stroll from downtown Leonardtown and its waterfront events. And that’s just the tip of the grape vine when it comes to our burgeoning wine scene. Boordy Vineyards Crow Vineyard & Winery Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery 62 DESTINATION MARYLAND Clockwise from top left: Boordy Vineyards; Sagamore Spirit Distillery; LYON RUM; Instagram: @brookburns; Wicomico County Tourism; Crow Vineyard & Winery
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