It is amazing, but if you look closely at wine and how is it made compared to maple syrup there are incredible similarities both in the process as well as the results. Both are seasonal crops which rely heavily on Mother Nature to assist. They will vary from season to season in taste, color, amount produced and variety. Both are artisan crafted and directly reflect the soils and environment in which they are produced.
Here is a chart which highlights some of those parallels:
Coming soon, comparison of wine and maple syrup health benefits...
The connection between a finely crafted wine and maple syrup is one I've never made before. Now that you say it, it's an inescapable truth.