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02/11/2021 by Jim Bauckman

February 11, 2021

Boordy Vineyards wins Maryland Governor’s Cup,
Port of Leonardtown Winery wins Jack Aellen Cup

(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – The Maryland Governor’s Cup will take up a year-long residency at Boordy Vineyards in Baltimore County. The 2020 Maryland Wine Governor’s Cup Competition featured 160 entries from nearly 30 Maryland wineries. This annual competition features Maryland-made wines, produced with grapes and fruits grown in the state. Maryland vineyards currently grow nearly 1000 acres of grapes throughout each of the state’s unique growing regions.

“For the second year in a row, a Bordeaux blend has taken top honors,” says Kevin Atticks, Executive Director of the Maryland Wineries Association. “The Landmark Reserve further illustrates that serious red blends have become the benchmark.” The Bordeaux-style blend was produced from grapes grown on the winery’s South Mountain Vineyard in Frederick County.

The Governor’s Cup Competition was twice delayed due to COVID restrictions. Originally planned for August 2020, the competition was finally held on February 5 with a cohort of judges and staff.

Gold

Crow Vineyard & Winery • Crow Club Select
Crow Vineyard & Winery • Malbec

Silver

Crow Vineyard & Winery • Barbera 2016
Crow Vineyard & Winery • Pinot Gris 2019

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Crow Vineyard & Winery Featured on MPT Farm and Harvest

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Kennedyville, MD – February 11th, 2021

Kennedyville, MD – Kent County’s own Crow Vineyard & Winery, the first winery established in the county, featured on MPT Farm and Harvest, recounts the number of growing wineries in Maryland. Being the first of several wineries to get its start in this area, Crow Vineyard & Winery has seen the growth in its family owned-and-operated Eastern Shore farm, as well as in the Maryland wine growing region.

The 365-acre farm has gained its reputation over the past 10 years through quality grape-growing in the vineyard, and attentive care and craft in their state-of-the-art winery. Before their wine journey began in 2010, Crow Farms’ focus was on grain, soy, and a herd of Grass-fed Angus beef. When Judy and Roy Crow married, the idea of sustaining the farm in another way started to take shape. Through educational seminars on grape-growing, and the return of their son, Brandon Hoy, now Vineyard Manager and co-owner, their venture was solidified.

In 2010 the Crow’s planted their first vines, Vidal Blanc and Barbera, which are just 2 of the now 8 varieties grown in their 12-acre vineyard. Their wine has attracted the likes of guests near and far. Connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and newcomers all want to experience the quality wine, but also the tranquility of the farm. Crow Vineyard & Winery has secured its place within the community, through local support and success in state and international competition, the Crow’s vision has transpired. They invite guests to their authentic working farm to experience all that they have to offer. Wine tastings, elevated events, wine seminars and a farmstay B&B and cottage are just a few activities waiting for you at Crow Vineyard & Winery.

View the segment HERE

Crow Farm, Vineyard & Winery is a family owned-and-operated vineyard and winery located in the rural heart of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Embracing the heritage and traditions of Crow Farm, their wines embody the simple elegance of a working pastoral landscape.

Need a little getaway?

Check out our recent video on farmstay options Crow can offer you during these times:

Watch HERE

Start your booking process HERE

We are excited to announce we are finally open for outdoor seating!

At this time we will be taking reservations for outdoor seating for limited wine tastings, glasses, bottle service and lunch.

To read about our current protocols, and to look at a map of our seating areas prior to coming onto the property for a reservation, click here.

For curbside pick up call: 302.304.0551 or email tastingroom@crowvineyard.com to place an order.

At Crow, we offer a wide range of fresh, local products. We have 16 different wines that you can choose from (check out our Savor Shop for descriptions on each) and we raise grass-fed Angus beef. Our chickens supply us with fresh eggs each morning, but they go fast! We also keep Langenfelder Pork and Eve’s Cheese selections in stock.

Other local partner products: Aronia Jam, Crow Coffee Blend, and our very own Brothers’ Hemp oil, salve and flower.

Sometimes we have unique products like wine pasta sauces, wine pairing chocolates, salsa and more.

Give us a call and ask us about our products!

For a complete list of all that Crow has to offer, CLICK HERE!

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of our loyal customers and supporters.

You have helped us through these trying times tremendously. Please check out our Here For You virtual tour video produced by local videographer and photographer Andover Media!

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5/13 at 7PM ET
Wine Down Wednesday: Barbera Bash with Crow Vineyards

Join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach for a virtual wine tasting of one her favorite red wine varietals–Barbera. A staple of life in Italy’s Piedmont region, Barbera can be made in a variety of styles including Rosé, Sparkling and of course RED. Learn more about this special varietal that is grown in Italy, Australia, California and Laurie’s home state of Maryland. Barbera has always been a favorite of the farmers and vineyards workers as it is easy to love and affordable making it the perfect choice for Judy and Roy Crow’s Farm Vineyard.

During the tasting, Laurie will showcase several Barbera based wines from Crow Vineyard & Winery in Kennedyville, MD alongside a traditional Barbera from Italy. Find out what makes this grape so delicious, food-friendly and why it should be on your go-to red wine list for spring as well as summer! Crow Vineyards winemaker, Michael Zollo, will join Laurie during the tasting to share the secrets to making great Barbera and answer your questions. Wines needed can be purchased from Crow Vineyard for pickup or shipped, or picked up at either Hair O’The Dog Wine & Spirits OR Bin 201.

Step 1: Click Here to purchase a pass for this class.

Step 2: Get the Wines!

THE WINES:

• Sparkling Barbera Rosé
• 2019 Barbera Rosé
• 2015 Barbera

HOW TO GET THEM:

Option 1: Pick-Up @ Crow

• 3-Pack Set of the Wines – $60.00 + tax (a value of $75+)
• Individual Wine Pricing (20% Off):
  • Sparkling Barbera Rosé – $24.80 + tax
  • 2019 Barbera Rosé – $16.00 + tax
  • 2015 Barbera – $19.20 + tax

Option 2: Shipping

• 3-Pack Set of the Wines – $80.00 + tax (includes shipping)
• Individual Wine Pricing:
  • Sparkling Barbera Rosé – $49.00 + tax (includes shipping)
  • 2019 Barbera Rosé – $38.00 + tax (includes shipping)
  • 2015 Barbera – $42.00 + tax (includes shipping)

Please call or email us to purchase wines for Laurie’s virtual tasting:

Call: 302-304-0551

Email: tastingroom@crowvineyard.com

This Mother’s Day think LOCAL!

We’ve teamed up with several local partners in putting together 2 super unique Mother’s Day Gift Baskets.