A recent article in the Gazette reports that Maryland's wine industry is booming with sales up 19 percent in the past year. The article references the Congressional Wine Caucus’ first nationwide economic study of wine and grape products entitled, "The Impact of Wine, Grapes and Grape Products on the American Economy 2007.”
You may be suprised to know that the U.S. grape and wine industries contribute $162 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the economy. I always knew that wine was popular but until recently I have never realized just how many people enjoy wine. When I go to buy wine now I look to see if there are any Maryland wines and often end up buying those. As Kevin Atticks, Director of Maryland Wineries Association said when I recently talked with him, "it's good and it's local."
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