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The winery offers cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, and other varieties that can be enjoyed at the winery, and at various wine festivals in the area.
 
The winery offers cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, and other varieties that can be enjoyed at the winery, and at various wine festivals in the area.
 
   
 
   
Other Eastern Shore wineries include [http://www.littleashbyvineyards.com/ Little Ashby Wineries], just outside Easton, the newly opened [http://www.st-michaels-winery.com/ St. Michael's Winery] in [http://www.stmichaelsmd.org/ St. Michael's], and [http://terrapinstationwinery.com/ Terrapin Station Winery] in [http://www.townofelkton.org/ Elkton], opening soon.  
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Other Eastern Shore wineries include [http://www.littleashbyvineyards.com/ Little Ashby Wineries], just outside [http://www.eastonmd.org/ Easton], the newly opened [http://www.st-michaels-winery.com/ St. Michael's Winery] in [http://www.stmichaelsmd.org/ St. Michael's], and [http://terrapinstationwinery.com/ Terrapin Station Winery] in [http://www.townofelkton.org/ Elkton], opening soon.  
    
Asked what makes the Eastern Shore such a good place for wine, Lynn Rich of Little Ashby said it was the elevation of the land which ensures a good drainage. "Grapes dont like too much moisture. Besides, we live here."  
 
Asked what makes the Eastern Shore such a good place for wine, Lynn Rich of Little Ashby said it was the elevation of the land which ensures a good drainage. "Grapes dont like too much moisture. Besides, we live here."  
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The Richs, [Warren and Lynn], both long-term Eastern Shore residents, have operated their winery since 2001. Their  wines include "Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Super Talbot, a 2005 Spring Wine, Chardonnay 2005; and Port 2004, made with 100% petite-syrah grapes."
 
The Richs, [Warren and Lynn], both long-term Eastern Shore residents, have operated their winery since 2001. Their  wines include "Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Super Talbot, a 2005 Spring Wine, Chardonnay 2005; and Port 2004, made with 100% petite-syrah grapes."
 
   
 
   
The St. Michael's Winery was founded in May of 2005 by two couples living in Saint Michaels. Their icon is the Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe sailboat which once plied these waters.
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The St. Michael's Winery was founded in May of 2005 by two couples living in Saint Michael's. Their icon is the Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe sailboat which once plied these waters.
    
Mark and Lori Emon are one half of the team that run things at the Winery. They have two silent partners.
 
Mark and Lori Emon are one half of the team that run things at the Winery. They have two silent partners.
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