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A RT S & LE I S UR E PHOTO COURTESY OF TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY FREDERICK WINE TRAIL Frederick County PIEDMONT WINE TRAIL Harford and Baltimore counties While walking along the Frederick Wine Trail, visitors will discover some of Frederick County’s best agricultural bounty: its beautiful vineyards and outstanding wines. From the outskirts of Mount Airy to the edge of Montgomery County and even in Downtown Frederick, there is a variety of styles and tastes with something for everyone. Participating wineries include: Elk Run Vineyard, Linganore Winecellars and Loew Vineyards. The Piedmont Wine Trail includes the wineries of Baltimore and Harford Counties. A short drive into the country from Baltimore leads you deep into the state’s agricultural heritage, where Maryland wine began and award-winning wineries thrive today. Visit historic towns, hike through numerous state parks and tour the many cultural attractions set along the Piedmont Wine Trail. Baltimore and Harford counties’ countryside provides a vibrant landscape of rolling hills dotted with thoroughbred horse farms and nationally recognized wineries producing cellar-worthy reds and lively whites. Participating wineries include: Boordy Vineyards, Dejon Vineyard, Fiore Winery, Harford Vineyard & Winery, and Royal Rabbit Vineyards. PATUXENT WINE TRAIL Southern Maryland: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties The Patuxent Wine Trail presents the wineries of Southern Maryland, bounded by the Patuxent and Potomac rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. The birthplace of Maryland, the area is rich in history and flavor, home to many historical landmarks, lighthouses and quaint waterfront towns. Visitors can roam the trail and sample superb wines in a restored tobacco barn, on the slopes of a rolling vineyard or along the banks of a pristine creek. Participating wineries include: Cove Point Winery, Fridays Creek, Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery, Port of Leonardtown Winery, Romano Vineyard & Winery, Running Hare Vineyard and Solomons Island Winery. + The Maryland Wineries Association is a nonprofit trade organization representing Maryland's 70+ wineries. Founded in 1984, the MWA’s mission is to develop and expand the grape and wine industry in Maryland through events, education and promotion. Find out more at marylandwine.com/wine-trails WINTER SPRING 2016 2016 || FREDERICK FREDERICK COUNTY COUNTY GUIDE GUIDE 45 45