Grapes of Wealth, Potentially
Source: washingtonpost.com
By: Jenna Johnson and Megan Greenwell - Washington Post Staff Writers
A region once known for its leafy tobacco fields is trying for a new image: a mini-Napa in the heart of Southern Maryland.
As vineyards sprout on erstwhile tobacco fields, farmers are finding that the soil, equipment and perseverance that served them well with one cash crop could work for a new one. And wineries attract highly sought-after tourists, who rarely turned out to watch tobacco drying.
With help from a regional cooperative and buy-in from county government, some growers envision creating a vintner's enclave near the District. Others would much rather crack open a cold beer and enjoy the extra income grapes could provide.
But they agree on this: Growing grapes for a fine wine, or even just a decent one, is a challenge.
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