Maryland wine

Maryland
Wine region
Official nameState of Maryland
TypeU.S. state
Year established1788
Years of wine industry17th century - present
CountryUSA
Sub-regionsCatoctin AVA, Cumberland Valley AVA, Linganore AVA
Climate regionHumid subtropical/continental
Total area12,407 square miles (32,134 km2)
Size of planted vineyards250 acres (101 ha)[1]
Grapes producedAlbariño, Arneis, Auxerrois blanc, Barbera, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carménère, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Dolcetto, Gewürztraminer, Malbec, Malvasia, Marsanne, Merlot, Montepulciano, Mourvèdre, Müller-Thurgau, Muscat, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat blanc, Nebbiolo, Nero d'Avola, Pais, Petit Manseng, Pinot Meunier, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Pinot blanc, Pinot grigio, Pinot noir, Pinotage, Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Roussanne, Ruby Cabernet, Rubired, Sauvignon blanc, Sangiovese, Sémillon, Sultana, Symphony, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Trebbiano, Viognier, Zinfandel[2]
No. of wineriesOver 80[3]

Maryland wine is wine made in the U.S. state of Maryland. The industry has grown rapidly since the first winery in Maryland, Boordy Vineyards, opened in 1945.[4] It is estimated that the industry contributes $50 million annually to the Maryland economy.[5]

  1. ^ "Maryland: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2007.
  2. ^ Robinson, Jancis (October 24, 1996). Jancis Robinson's Guide to Wine Grapes. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-860098-4.
  3. ^ "Maryland Wineries". Maryland Wineries Association·. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Boordy Vineyards". Maryland Wineries Association. 2008. Archived from the original on June 10, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2008.
  5. ^ "Maryland Wine Industry Statistics". 2008. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2008.