Enjoy Maryland Wine
Maryland has been home to growing grapes and winemaking since Colonial days but the wine industry has really taken off here since the early 1980s. Today there are nearly 20 wineries in Maryland with several more planned. Many of these wineries are family owned and operated.
Maryland's terrain, climate and proximity to the coast enable vineyards to grow a variety of grapes with most wineries producing several varietals and blends. No matter what your taste, you should be able to easily find a Maryland wine you will enjoy.
Harvest season is the perfect time to visit a Maryland winery!
Maryland's terrain, climate and proximity to the coast enable vineyards to grow a variety of grapes with most wineries producing several varietals and blends. No matter what your taste, you should be able to easily find a Maryland wine you will enjoy.
Harvest season is the perfect time to visit a Maryland winery!
Baltimore County Wineries
- Basignani Winery
- Located in the beautiful horse country north of Baltimore.
- Boordy Vineyards
- Founded in 1945, this is Maryland's oldest winery.
- Woodhall Wine Cellars
- A family winery in scenic Parkton just up the road from the Gunpowder River and the NCR Trail.
Great wines, good times!
Party at a Maryland winery!
Most Maryland wineries host special events including live music and wine appreciation events throughout the year. Many are also available to host your own special event such as a wedding reception or anniversary party.Check each winery's website for event details and contact info.
Calvert County Wineries
- Cove Point Winery
- The first winery in Calvert County and only a short distance from Cove Point Lighthouse.
- Fridays Creek Winery
- Most of their grapes are grown in vineyards along the banks of the Patuxent River.
- Solomons Island Winery
- Founded in 2002 as a micro-winery, Solomons Island has already won several awards for its wines.
Maryland Wine Books
Discovering Maryland Wineries
Complete with unique elements of each winery, this guide will help you plan day trips or long tours of Maryland's wineries.
Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries (Washington Weekends)
A travel guide for the wineries of Maryland and its wine making neighbor, Virginia.
Carroll County Wineries
- Cygnus Wine Cellars
- Cygnus uses fruit from across Maryland and Pennsylvania in their wines.
Frederick County Wineries
- Elk Run Vineyards
- The first Maryland winery I visited and still my favorite, it is located on a farm dating back to the mid-1700s. Try the Maryland Merlot, Pinot Gris, and any of their Liberty Tavern Estate vintages. You can even sign up to help harvest grapes in the fall.
- Loew Vineyards
- The Loews founded their vineyard in 1982 to preserve their European family's tradition of fine winemaking.
- Linganore Wine Cellars
- Also known as Berrywine Plantation, Linganore is one of Maryland's oldest wineries. Enjoy complimentary tastings of all their wines. Large selection of country wines...try the peach and the raspberry. Check out their summer weekend concert schedule too.
- Black Ankle Vineyards
- A newer winery with its first grapes planted in 2003.
- Frederick Cellars
- A new winery in the historic city of Frederick. The winery may be new, but they recently acquired the vineyards and operations of one of Maryland's oldest, Catoctin Vineyards.
Garrett County Wineries
- Deep Creek Cellars
- A family run winery and vineyard located in beautiful western Maryland. They believe in making wine "one way, and one way only: by hand."
Harford County Wineries
- Fiore Winery
- "The Maryland Wine with an Italian Accent"
Learn More About Maryland Wine...
- The Maryland Wineries Association
- The official site of the Maryland wine and grape industry. Full of information on the wineries, wine festivals, industry news and Maryland's goofy wine laws.
- The Maryland Wine Growing Region
- Learn more about the appellations that make up the Maryland wine growing region.
Maryland Wine Photos
Elk Run
Elk Run
Boordy Vineyards
Linganore Jazz Fest
Basignani Winery
curated content from Flickr
Montgomery County Wineries
- Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards
- Located at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, you'll find a relaxed wine tasting experience and some very good red wines for such a young winery. Their Circe is a delicious Bordeaux style blend and my favorite.
- Penn Oaks Winery
- Penn Oaks is a family owned and operated winery that specializes in European style wines.
Wine Trails in Maryland
- Frederick Wine Trail
- This wine trail covers all of the wineries in Frederick County and provides suggestions on places to stay and eat.
- Mason-Dixon Wine Trail
- This trail includes wineries along the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. They offer a passport program good for discounts on future purchases at participating wineries.
Wine Art
Queen Anne's County Wineries
- Tilmon's Island Winery
- A boutique winery on Maryland's Eastern Shore that focuses on producing quality wines in small quantities.
Talbot County Wineries
- Little Ashby Vineyards
- Little Ashby is the first licensed winery on Maryland's Eastern Shore and is located on the Miles River so you can even reach it by boat.
- St. Michaels Winery
- The largest winery on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore located in historic Saint Michaels.
Make Your Own Maryland Wine
- The Flying Barrel
- The Flying Barrel is a good place to shop locally for home brewing and wine making supplies. They're located in downtown Frederick and also offer wine making & brewing on site using their equipment.
Tasting Notes...
What are your favorite Maryland wines and wineries?
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- Jun 22, 2009 @ 9:29 am
- Different wineries usually offer samples of their wine so it is the perfect opportunity to pick out the wine best suited to your taste
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- roamingrosie roamingrosie Jun 10, 2009 @ 9:03 pm
- I had no idea there were so many wineries in Maryland! How exciting ... sounds like I need to start planning some trips! :)
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- Jun 8, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
- The best time to see what Maryland wine has to offer is through the Maryland Wine Festival. It is the best time to kick off your shoes, sit back, and relax because of the party atmosphere provided by live music and most importantly, the free taste!!! And rain or shine, the party pushes through because the festival is held whatever the weather condition
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- Jun 4, 2009 @ 9:35 am
- In Maryland, one can indulge with over 300 wine choices so there's sure to be one perfect for your taste and budget. The experience is made even more memorable with a visit to the winemakers to see first hand how our favorite wines are made from scratch all the way to packaging. The scenic beauty of Maryland provides the perfect background for this unbelievable experience
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- NatureMaven NatureMaven May 25, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
- Hello fellow Marylander,
your Maryland wineries lens will compliment my Gunpowder Falls State Park lens nicely. Lens rolled and 5*****. Happy trails!
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by Mac33
With some good timing, I moved to Maryland about the same time I started enjoying wine.
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