BALTIMORE, MD – On Sunday, May 5, The Maryland Wineries Association (MWA) in conjunction with Baltimore Magazine will launch the first ever Weird Wine, an event celebrating local wineries’ most peculiar blends. The event will feature more than 30 wines from over 20 wineries with exotic ingredients like habanero peppers, mango, chocolate, coffee, and lavender. Held in an unfinished space in Hampden’s Union Collective, MWA will transform the blank slate into a whimsical wine experience with lights, bubbles, and more.
Weird Wine invites those well-versed in wine and the wine-curious of all appropriate ages to indulge in this peculiar wine fantasy, but is gearing the event towards Baltimore’s millennial population. With its fresh take on a traditionally mature beverage, Weird Wine hopes to usher a new generation of wine drinkers into the diverse and expansive world of Maryland grapes. In a fun and laid-back atmosphere, guests will experience music, a custom popcorn bar, bubbles, exciting vendors, curated cheese and charcuterie from Well Crafted Kitchen, and a photo booth all under one roof.
Weird Wine aims to bring together winemakers and wine-lovers of all ages to partake in the curious world of Maryland grapes. All wines from participating wineries will be available for purchase. Guests may purchase tickets from Eventbrite and the Maryland Wineries Association website, marylandwine.com.
PARTICIPATING PRODUCERS
- Big Cork Vineyards, Washington County
- Black Ankle Vineyard, Frederick County
- Blue Mountain Wine Crafters, Washington County
- Boordy Vineyards, Baltimore County
- Broken Spoke Winery, Cecil County
- Charis Winery, Allegany County
- Charm City Meadworks, Baltimore City
- Crow Vineyard & Winery, Kent County
- Distillery Lane Ciderworks, Frederick County
- Far Eastern Shore Winery, Talbot County
- Great Shoals Winery, Montgomery County
- Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard, Frederick County
- Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery, Dorchester County
- Loew Vineyards, Frederick County
- Old Westminster Winery, Carroll County
- Orchid Cellar Meadery, Frederick County
- Red Heifer Winery, Washington County
- Romano Winery, Prince George’s County
- Royal Rabbit Vineyards, Baltimore County
- Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery, Frederick County
- Solomons Island Winery, Calvert County
- Turkey Point Vineyard, Cecil County
- Xella Winery and Vineyard, St. Mary’s County
About the Maryland Wineries Association. The Maryland Wineries Association (MWA), formed in 1984, is the non-profit trade association that represents more than 85 member wineries in Maryland. MWA’s mission is to develop and expand the grape and wine industry in Maryland – through education and promotion.
