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Complementary Websites
Note: The Department of Liquor Control hopes you enjoy these websites, but cannot take responsibility for content or for any errors you may find on them.
Vintage Charts - A link to Wine Spectator’s on-line Vintage Wine Charts
How Alcohol Works - Explains what alcohol is and how it affects the body
Calculate your Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) - A person's blood-alcohol level is the result of a complex interaction of weight, gender, alcohol consumed, and time. The calculator helps you figure out what your blood-alcohol content would be if you drank a specific number of drinks over a certain period of time. Remember, this is just an approximation.
Aroma Wheel - University of California Davis wheel of wine
The New Look of Money - Shows and gives an interactive presentation on the newly redesigned $20 and $50 dollar bill what are safer, smarter and more secure due to background colors and enhanced security features.
Magazines, Newsletters, Related Sites - A collection of complementary websites for those interested in wine, spirits and beer
Winery, Brewery, Distillery and Supplier Sites – A collection of links to suppliers to learn more about their products
Trade Associations Sites – Websites of those associations and groups that cover different aspects of beverage alcohol
Prevention Sites – A collection of sites that offer information on responsible service and substance abuse prevention
Law Enforcement Sites – Links to different bodies that enforce the laws relating to beverage alcohol.
Magazines, Newsletters, Related Sites
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Le Champagne - Site Officiel des Vin de Champagne New!
Bordeaux - The official site of Bordeaux New!
The Wine Enthusiast - A company that brings wine service products to a broad market and provides consumer access to wine preservation, wine storage, and electronic commerce
Women for Winesense - Committed to ensuring that all women and men worldwide have unbiased information about the cultural heritage, social and health effect of moderate wine consumption New!
The Wine Spectator - A magazine dedicated to advancing wine knowledge
African American Wine Tasting Society - A non-profit organization focusing on improving and enhancing consumers' experiences with wine New!
The American Society for Enology and Viticulture - A non-profit, scientific society dedicated to the interests of enologists, viticulturists and others in the fields of wine and grape research and production throughout the world New!
The American Viticulture and Enology Research Network - A network to enhance the health and international competitiveness of American wine and grape producers via a national research network New!
Into Wine - A wonderful wine education site
Demystifying Wine - Discusses types of wines, labels, grape varieties and ordering in a restaurant
Epicurious - Improve your taste for wine-step by step
WinePros - Your regular wine newsletter-Free!
Wine Sense - Comprehensive information about wine New!
Learn About Wine - Consider the views of one wine educator
Wine-Web.com - A comprehensive, independent wine appreciation website
Professional Friends of Wine - Provides a wealth of information about wine
American Wine Society - devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine New!
Food and Wine - A guide to matching wine and food
The Internet Guide to Good Wine - Takes the snobbery and mystique out of wine and lets the enjoyment in
The Grape Escape - Provides wine information in a slightly off-beat way New!
Cellarnotes.Net - Information on enjoying wine including a Vintage Chart
Slow Food Guide to Wines of the World - Conceived, directed, and produced by the International Slow Food Movement
BeerHistory.com -
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Wine, Brewery, Distillery and Supplier Sites
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- Laird & Company
- Le Vecke Corporation
- Little Ashby Vineyards
- Loew Vineyards
- M.S. Walker, Inc.
- Maryland Wines
- Majestic Distilling Co., Inc.
- McCormick Distilling Co.
- Miller Brewing Company
- Niche Import Co.
- Palm Bay Imports, Inc.
- Paramount Distillers, Inc.
- Paterno Wines International
- Penfolds Winery
- Pernod Ricard
- Peter Lehmann Wines
- Remy Amerique, Inc.
- Robert Mondavi Corporation
- Rodney Strong Vineyards
- Sazerac Company, Inc.
- Schieffelin & Somerset Company
- Sebastiani Vineyards, Inc.
- Shaw-Ross International Importers
- Sidney Frank Importing Co, Inc.
- Skyy Vodka
- Stimson Lane, LTD.
- Sutter Home Winery, Inc.
- Todhunter Imports, Ltd.
- Woodhall Wine Cellars
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Prevention Sites
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The Century Council - Funded by distillers, the Century Council develops and implements innovative programs and public awareness campaigns and promotes action through strategic partnerships. An independent Advisory Board of distinguished leaders in business, government, education, medicine, and other relevant disciplines assists The Council is continually developing innovative, effective ideas.
AIM (Alcohol in Moderation) - University of Alabama Birmingham's online digest of articles on alcohol and health
Montgomery County, MD Health and Human Services - A division of Montgomery County, MD, Department of Health and Human Services
UNC Chapel Hill Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies - The Hargrove "Skipper" Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies conducts, coordinates, and promotes basic and clinical research on the causes, prevention and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol abuse
What You Need to Know about Alcohol and Substance Abuse -
Get information on abuse and treatment. This site contains information for all ages.
US Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) - Learn how to bring effective prevention to every community.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
Boaters Against Drunk Driving (BADD)
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Law Enforcement Sites
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Montgomery County, MD, Board of License Commissioners - This Board approves licenses, performs inspections and holds hearings in Montgomery County, MD relating to alcohol and tobacco sales, and alcohol licensing. Their complaint hotline is 240-777-1986.
Montgomery County, MD, Police - This link takes you directly to the Montgomery County, MD police website.
State of Maryland Controller’s Office – Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division - Receive up-to-date information on alcohol and tobacco related information.
US Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives -
A law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Justice with unique responsibilities dedicated to reducing violent crime and protecting the public |
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