Maryland Wine

08/24/2026

Red wine with oysters? Actually, yes. Certified Sommelier and oyster farmer Dan Worrell of Fallen Pine Oyster Company says bright, crisp wines work best with raw oysters—but once they’re grilled with smoke, butter, and char, even a red like Pinot Noir shines. 🍷🦪

Read his suggestions for pairing Maryland oysters + wine at the link.

Oyster farmer and Certified Sommelier Dan Worrell shares how to pair Maryland oysters with Maryland wine, understand merroir, and taste both like a local.

08/21/2026

“It’s the same oyster. Just a different story.” Dan Worrell of Fallen Pine Oyster Company is an oyster farmer and certified sommelier, so when he talks about oysters, he tends to talk about them a lot like wine.

The same species of oyster can taste dramatically different depending on where it’s grown. In wine, terroir describes how place shapes what’s in your glass. In oysters, there’s a word for it too: merroir.

For Dan’s oysters, that place is Chincoteague Bay, where the salty, Atlantic-influenced water helps give them their distinctive flavor.

Next time you order a dozen, ask where they came from. 🦪🍷

Read the full story: https://marylandwine.com/an-oyster-farmers-guide-to-maryland-wine/

08/13/2026

☀️ There's still plenty of summer left to enjoy! Maryland wineries are making the most of it. Think sunset picnics, yoga, glass blowing, sourdough making, comedy, jazz, line dancing, even a 50th anniversary bash!

📅 Save this Reel and start making plans.

👉 Find even more events at makemineamaryland.com/ .

🍷 Featured wineries: 61 Vineyard Big Cork Vineyards Boyd Cru Wines Corteau Vineyards Crow Vineyard & Winery Dove Valley Vineyard Janemark Winery & Vineyard Linganore Winecellars Loew Vineyards Port of Leonardtown Winery Running Hare Vineyard The Urban Winery of Silver Spring The Vineyards at Dodon

08/12/2026

“You’re never going to be able to make it the same each year,” says Elk Run Vineyards' winemaker Julian Wilson. “What you have to focus on is just making the best of the wine that you have, not trying to replicate it, but bringing out the best in the vintage you have that year.”

More than 45 years of Maryland wine means more than 45 growing seasons, and no two have been exactly alike. It also means plenty of time to learn what works, what doesn’t, and what Maryland can do.

We sat down with Julian and co-founder Neill Bassford to talk about the early days of Maryland wine, what they’ve learned in the vineyard, and how Elk Run helped shape the industry along the way.

🍇 Read the full story: https://marylandwine.com/maryland-wine-pioneers-elk-run-vineyards/

08/05/2026

An oyster farmer, a competitive shucker, and a Certified Sommelier walk into a bar...

They're all the same person.

Happy National Oyster Day! 🦪 Meet Danny Worrell of Fallen Pine Oyster Company. In our latest feature, Dan shares how a series of fortunate life events led him to oyster farming, why Maryland oysters and Maryland wine have more in common than you might think, what merroir actually means, and the bottles he reaches for when oysters hit the table.

Try it for yourself. Start with a Maryland Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, rosé, or sparkling wine, grab a few Maryland oysters, and compare notes. 📓

Who knows? It might just become part of your own series of fortunate life events.

Read the full story: https://marylandwine.com/an-oyster-farmers-guide-to-maryland-wine/

08/01/2026

August kicks off with World Albariño Day, which feels like the perfect excuse to spend the next week discovering one of Maryland's most exciting emerging wines.

Advanced Sommelier Ethan Gladner believes Albariño is one of the varieties Maryland does especially well. Originally from Spain's Atlantic coast, the grape is naturally suited to our humid, maritime climate, producing bright, refreshing wines that shine all summer long.

If you're planning one more crab feast before summer slips away, Gladner already has the pairing picked out.

"Albariño has a little salty quality to it. I think it pairs really well with the brininess of crab."

Fresh Maryland seafood. A chilled glass of Maryland Albariño. Sounds like the perfect way to enjoy a summer afternoon. 🦀😎

Read more of Ethan's favorite summer wine pairings in The Maryland Summer Wine Guide at 🔗 in bio!

08/01/2026

August kicks off with World Albariño Day, which feels like the perfect excuse to spend the next week discovering one of Maryland's most exciting emerging wines.

Advanced Sommelier Ethan Gladner believes Albariño is one of the varieties Maryland does especially well. Originally from Spain's Atlantic coast, the grape is naturally suited to our humid, maritime climate, producing bright, refreshing wines that shine all summer long.

If you're planning one more crab feast before summer slips away, Gladner already has the pairing picked out.

"Albariño has a little salty quality to it. I think it pairs really well with the brininess of crab."

Fresh Maryland seafood. A chilled glass of Maryland Albariño. Sounds like the perfect way to enjoy a summer afternoon. 🦀😎

Read more of Ethan's favorite summer wine pairings in The Maryland Summer Wine Guide: https://marylandwine.com/maryland-summer-wine-guide/!

07/30/2026

Maryland crab cakes... with Merlot? While most diners instanctively reach for a crisp white wine, Roger Sheman of The District Pit believes, "it's a more interesting pairing." 🦀🍷

Get Roger's unexpected take on BBQ and Maryland Wine pairings on our blog.

The District Pit’s Roger Sherman shares his tips for pairing people, barbecue, and Maryland […]

07/30/2026

How is it August already??

Maryland wineries are bringing you behind-the-scenes vineyard experiences, goat yoga, line dancing, sing-alongs, history talks, chef-led walks through the vines, and adoption events for deserving pets.

👉 These are just a few highlights! Find even more winery events happening across the state at makemineamaryland.com/ .

Featured wineries: 61 Vineyard Crow Vineyard & Winery Elk Run Vineyards Janemark Winery & Vineyard Linganore Winecellars Loew Vineyards Red Heifer Winery The Urban Winery of Silver Spring The Vineyards at Dodon

07/29/2026

👇🫐Save this blueberry crumble recipe courtesy of Mrs. Butler of Butler's Orchard.. 🫐👇

Enjoy it with a glass of Blueberry Cider or a Maryland wine and see how the same harvest takes on an entirely different character.

Tyler Butler shares tips on picking the best blueberries, pairing them with Maryland cider […]