Wine industry takes giant step forward

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Maryland has had commercial wineries for more than 40 years, but in some ways, the industry as a whole is just gaining momentum.

About four years ago, after extensive lobbying by the Maryland Wineries Association, state lawmakers committed to providing additional support to the industry, which was stagnating with 14 wineries while its neighbor Virginia boasted more than 80.

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