Maryland Wine Education Seminars presented by the Tasters Guild International

What is the Tasters Guild? The Tasters Guild is a nationwide society of wine and food enthusiasts. They share a common interest through a wide variety of educational and social activities. Their quest is to educate consumers and spread the word of responsible wine and food consumption and they have fun doing it.

For more information about the Central Maryland chapter of the Tasters Guild, please visit their website at www.tastersguildmd.org.

Maryland Wineries Association

Learn about the grapes used in making Maryland wines prior to coming to Wine in the Woods. The Maryland Winery Association is highlighting the grapes used in Maryland wines each month!

From as early as the the year 1648, Maryland Wines have a rich history. Learn about the history of Maryland Wines prior to coming to Wine in the Woods.

Wine Tasting 101

• See - Hold the glass up at a slight angle and observe the wine’s brilliance and color.
• Swirl - Hold the base firmly on the table and give it a good swirl. This gets oxygen to the wine and helps it to “open up.”
• Smell - You’re checking to make sure the wine has not “turned” or been stored improperly. Smell for odors reminiscent of musty cardboard or vinegar, which means the wine is flawed and should be replaced. Don’t send back a wine just because you don’t like it. If the wine smells off to you, have your server smell it and they should happily replace it - but generally the wine will be just fine.
• Sip - Take a sip and enjoy!

Wines for each session

Please note that wines may change prior to the festival for a variety of reasons.

See the event staff in the seminar tent at the start of each session for the latest listing.

Show me the wines!

Schedule for Wine Education Seminars

Seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. The seminars are a part of your admission fee.

Presenters: Yogi Barret, Wayne Peppers and Paul Bresson of the Tasters Guild International.

1 PM - Wine Tasting 101
2 PM - Maryland White Wines
3 PM - Maryland Red Wines
4 PM - Maryland Sweet and Dessert Wines

Saturday 1 PM: Wine Tasting 101

• Legends Winery - Pinot Gris
• Terrapin Station - Five Rivers Rose
• Dove Valley - Vignoles
• Cassinelli Vineyards - Merlot
• Mount Felix Winery - C’est le Havre

Saturday 2 PM: White Wines

• Linganore - Terrapin White
• Bordeleau - Chardonnay
• Basignani Winery - Montbray Seyval Blanc
• Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards - Pinot Grigio
• St. Michael’s Winery - Chenin Blanc

Saturday 3 PM: Red Wines

• Pen Oaks Winery - Montepulciano
• Black Ankle - Syrah
• Cygnus - Cabernet Sauvignon
• Boordy - Petit Cabernet
• Fiore - Sangiovese

Saturday 4 PM: Dessert Wines

• Berrywine - Peach
• Basignani Winery - Riesling
• Loew - Honey & Grape
• Running Hare - Chambourcin Dessert
• Woodhall - Angler Red

Sunday 1 PM: Wine Tasting 1o1

• Running Hare - Pinot Grigio
• St. Michael’s - A Nice Day Rose
• Perigeaux Vinyard - Chardonnay
• Fiore Winery - Zinnavo
• Woodhall - Vignoles

Sunday 2 PM: White Wines

• Little Ashby Vineyards - Chardonnay
• Solomons Island - Kiwi Pear Sauvignon Blanc
• Black Ankle - Viognier
• Cygnus Cellars - Pinot Gris
• Loew Vineyards - Johannisberg Riesling

Sunday 3 PM: Red Wines

• Serpent Ridge Winery - Grenache Rose
• Friday’s Creek - Barbera
• Sugarloaf Mountain Vinyards - COMUS
• Woodhall - Cabernet Franc
• Frederick Cellars - Heritage Red

Sunday 4 PM: Dessert Wines

• Perigeaux - Patuxent River Muscato
• Solomon’s Island - Riesling Ice Wine
• Elk Run - Sweet Catherine
• Fiore - Mayvasia Bianca
• Far Eastern Shore Winery - Swans Dream (Port Style)

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