Southern Maryland Wines

[rdonthehd]

(sorry if this post is repeated, I tried to find previous posts of this specific topic and didn't find one...)

Has anyone tried the Southern Maryland wines? Today I purchased two: Piney point white and Tudor hall red. They are both table wines and I like them both. By far, they are not the best wines I've ever drank, but still good. Does anyone know what grapes are used? I can not find out from the websites I've visited.
Also, does anyone know if an appointment is made to tour the wineries here if a certain number of people must attend? If so, we should plan a field trip, eh?

 

[RoseRed]

http://www.covepointwinery.com/

I tried some of theirs at the Wine Festival held at Sotterley last year and wasn't impressed.

 

[janey83]

Solomon's Island has a winery, too -- I tried some of their stuff at a wine tasting in Howard County, not bad.

 

[Goofing_Off]

(sorry if this post is repeated, I tried to find previous posts of this specific topic and didn't find one...)

Has anyone tried the Southern Maryland wines? Today I purchased two: Piney point white and Tudor hall red. They are both table wines and I like them both. By far, they are not the best wines I've ever drank, but still good. Does anyone know what grapes are used? I can not find out from the websites I've visited.
Also, does anyone know if an appointment is made to tour the wineries here if a certain number of people must attend? If so, we should plan a field trip, eh?

Does Boone's Farm count?

 

[morganj614]

http://www.covepointwinery.com/

I tried some of theirs at the Wine Festival held at Sotterley last year and wasn't impressed.

I'm with RR on that. I have been wine tasting for about 15-17 years and So. Md. wines, especially Cove Point are IMO, Boones Farm-ish. If you like fruity, non complex, bubble gum wines then you are in luck

 

[rdonthehd]

http://www.covepointwinery.com/

I tried some of theirs at the Wine Festival held at Sotterley last year and wasn't impressed.

Thanks RR for the info... what kinds or brands of wine do you like? I'm still learning. I had a wine at Giovanni's one night, from Francis Coppola, don't remember what it was called, but it mixed 3 or 4 types of grapes together. I just remembered I liked it! I should have written it down, although, I think I have a picture of it somewhere....

 

[Nickel]

Francis Coppola

We had his Sofia blanc de blanc at our wedding reception, it's very tasty (but I know nothing about wine or champagne).

 

[Baja28]

I like sweet, fruity wines like apricot or blackberry..

 

[Hot N Bothered]

Tried some of that Tudor Hall.

 

[RoseRed]

Thanks RR for the info... what kinds or brands of wine do you like? I'm still learning. I had a wine at Giovanni's one night, from Francis Coppola, don't remember what it was called, but it mixed 3 or 4 types of grapes together. I just remembered I liked it! I should have written it down, although, I think I have a picture of it somewhere....

Some of my fav's (I prefer Chardonnay's)...

Kendall Jackson (CA)
Clos du Bois (CA)
Hess (CA)
Yellowtail (AUSTRALIA)
and one recently found and inexpensive...
Smoking Loon (how fitting)

 

[rdonthehd]

I've found that I like some Shiraz, some Pinot Noir and I haven't found a white wine that I like yet. If you like sweet and fruity, you might like North Carolina wines made with muscadine grapes. Mmm-mmm, so sweet and yummy!

 

[itsbob]

The best SOMD wine..








I don't LIIIIIKE it here.....




There's NOTHING to dooooooo....





I wish I lived in Baltimore or DCCCCCCC....

 

[rdonthehd]

The best SOMD wine..








I don't LIIIIIKE it here.....




There's NOTHING to dooooooo....





....

I can't argue too much with you there... but may as well make the best of it as long as you're already here. Otherwise, you'll end up one of those 1/2 crazy people that scream at imaginary birds in the yard.

 

[RoseRed]

I've found that I like some Shiraz, some Pinot Noir and I haven't found a white wine that I like yet. If you like sweet and fruity, you might like North Carolina wines made with muscadine grapes. Mmm-mmm, so sweet and yummy!

Mom had the Smooking Loon Shirz or Merlot, I like them too.

 

[fttrsbeerwench]

Right now, I'm drinking Sutter Home Moscato.... Not too sweet, not too dry. This is an all day wine for me...
Also in my fridge are Boordy Spiced Wassail and Elk Run...err.. something white.

I love Virginia wines..North Mountain has a reserve Vin Glace' that is so sweet and fruity you have to drink it with something salty. :waitingforitsbobtocommentonthatone:
Grey Ghost is also good. I like white wines.. Unless it's a really spicy, warm red wine, I feel like I'm drying up when I drink it..Except for Yellowtail Shiraz and the wassail.. I have yet to find a red I could drink regularly...

BTW, I don't like White Zin.. BLEH!

 

[ylexot]

I had a Chardonnay that was supposedly from St. Mary's City (not sure where the grapes are there)...it sucked. Probably the worst I've had. It was somewhat expensive too.

Supposedly there is a vinyard down in Scotland somewhere. My boss also makes wine and has gotten grapes there before.

BTW, VA wine festival this weekend in Millwood, VA.

 

[rdonthehd]

Mmmm. Virginia wines are good. I took a wine tour around Culpepper area a few years ago and stayed at a bed and breakfast (The Funny Farm). I had a great time!

 

[Agee]

I had a Chardonnay that was supposedly from St. Mary's City (not sure where the grapes are there)...it sucked. Probably the worst I've had. It was somewhat expensive too.

Supposedly there is a vinyard down in Scotland somewhere. My boss also makes wine and has gotten grapes there before.

BTW, VA wine festival this weekend in Millwood, VA.

Applaud the States incentive for Southern Maryland farmers to grow alternative crops to tobacco. Grapes seem to be one major alternative, hence the sudden appearance of "Southern Maryland" wines. I believe its more locally produced grapes being processed, fermented, and bottled by outside winearies.

If somd grapes are to be used for wines, and produce a tasty wine, local farmers might need some education. Wine grapes thrive on cool to warm days, and cool moist evenings. Something this area is not known for. Don't want to be the fly in the ointment, but to be competitive in the wine market, read flavor, some adaptive measures are in order.

 

[Triggerfish]

Solomon's Island has a winery, too -- I tried some of their stuff at a wine tasting in Howard County, not bad.

We bought a couple of bottles and the general consensus of everyone who had it was that it was so fruity it was like kool-aid.

 

[ylexot]

Here's the link to the VA Wine Festival if anyone is interested:
http://www.showsinc.com/