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Through cold winters and blazing hot summers, colonial Maryland grape growers struggled to take the vines to the heights it knows today.

By experimenting with different varieties and growing conditions, the Maryland wine industry slowly grew throughout the 19th century. However, it only achieved real success when Philip Wagner, a local newspaper editor, planted as many different hybrids as he could at his Baltimore County home. In short, they prospered and soon Wagner was producing his own wine and sold the vines throughout the East coast. In 1945, he opened Maryland's first bonded winery, Boordy Vineyards, (above, photo) which is still in operation today under the ownership of the R.B. Deford family.

The wineries of Maryland produce 450,000 bottles of wine annually and in 140 varieties ranging from award-winning Chardonnays to Cabernets, as well as French Hybrids and a variety of fruit wines.

Maryland Wineries Association & Maryland Grape Growers Association - The major hub of Maryland winemaking with a history of the industry, news and press releases, the Maryland Governor's Cup Competition and other local wine events, a complete map and directory of Maryland's wineries and vineyards, and a fun collection of resources including a wine glossary, food pairings, wine quotes and toasts.

Appellation America - Maryland (State Appellation) - A comprehensive overview of the state of wine in Maryland with info about organizations, events, wineries, grapes and a wine list by grape variety including who produced the wine and prices. Check The Maryland Appellation Library for recent articles about Maryland wines.

Washingtononian Online - MD & VA Vineyards & Wineries - The complete rundown of Virginia and Maryland wineries and vineyards with address and contact info, links.

Corkpops - Maryland Wineries - Maryland wineries with address, contact info and thumbnail descriptions of featured wines.

Maryland Wine Tasting and Dinners - Current listings of events and wine happenings throughout the state with descriptions, locations and contact info.

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