Agricultural history can be a fascinating subject to research, especially when you are talking about growing “secret crops.” For centuries, people have attempted to grow and harvest crops that either set them apart as unique or superior or that offer potent properties that can be used either for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Saperavi, from vinifera grapes, for example, grown for 6,000 years between the Caspian and Black seas not only brings not only brings special intensity to red blends of wines but also can be made into a rich, boutique wine. Linganore Winegrowers for example in Maryland have long tried to keep the secret of their wines –a small but potent crop of vinifera grapes hidden within their vineyard. Now a few others along the east coast also attempt to plant and nourish …