I saw a sign for a winery while en route to another and decided to make a stop. I hadn't heard of…read morethis place and had no idea what to expect. Let me get the "bad" out of the way first, and note this is still a five-star review. You drive up a gravel country road to a small building that houses the tasting room. It's the smallest tasting room I've ever been in, and very simply decorated: a few beautifully framed pieces from the farm's history, some antique tools, and that's about it. This isn't going to be your upscale winery experience. If you're looking for Napa or Bordeaux vibes, you're in the wrong place. The single guy behind the counter turned out to be the owner. He mentioned that his wife usually runs the tastings, but she was on vacation. He was fantastic, fun to talk with, knowledgeable from both a production angle and a "yes, I actually drink these wines" perspective, which is surprisingly rare. He even spoke warmly about nearby wineries, treating them as colleagues rather than competitors. It's always refreshing to meet a winemaker who genuinely enjoys other people's wine. As for the wines: we tried all twelve. A couple were still young and could use a few years in the bottle, but they showed a lot of promise. I didn't care for the Muscat, but most of the others were excellent, and I had a hard time choosing which bottles to take home. Be sure to try the "Trop Elyts"; it's fantastic, and kind of port like. I'm not usually a rosé fan, but their take on it was so unique I bought a bottle of that, too. The farm itself dates back to the 1700s. George Washington probably slept there (he slept everywhere). It's full of character and history, and well worth the stop

Representing 2020 in alphabet series, N is for New Market Plains Vineyards. I went one time with…read moremy girlfriend of the time in June 2020. Staff was friendly. There were some outside seating at this farm with vineyards. It's a smaller winery, but it was still a nice setting & very good wine.

This winery is gorgeous! I went here on a Sunday afternoon one hour before they closed and had the…read morebest customer service from Thomas and Wendy! My friends and I ordered some bottles of wine and we got some of their wine slushies. So good! I can't wait to come back here so I can try more options as we didn't have a lot of time. They also have horses that surround the property. That's a vibe in itself. Will come back! Especially since parking was a breeze too!

Popped into this winery while in Frederick. It was very cute with lots of options for outdoor…read moreseating. No reservation needed which was really nice given it was a spontaneous visit. We were able to get wine flights and try multiple options. The service was extremely kind. I will say the wine is very dry so if you enjoy that you'll like the options here. They were too dry for me but that's just my personal preference. I'd come back to sit near a fire pit!

If you like a sweeter easy to drink wine, Linganore wines had you covered!…read more I first experienced Linganore Winecellars through a mocktail class for dry January. The host Sydney from The Plot Twist did a great job hosting and the ladies from Linganore were excellent in helping through out the class! There is a small parking lot that for everyday purposes is a perfect size. The bathrooms are well maintained and individual bathrooms. I returned another day to try their wines and was not disappointed! I enjoyed them so much that I took home 3 different bottles which me and my girlfriends all enjoyed. I'll be back for their Caribbean festival and can not wait!

Ive been to Linganore once or twice before, but this time we went for their reggae festival. It…read morewas definitely an experience. During prior visits, we also tried Red Shedman, which offered beer and cider, which my husband and I enjoyed. Linganore wine is not my top favorite as they definitely seem to cater more to sweet wine drinkers. My favorite, however, is Aria, which is what we stuck with that day. The winery is gorgeous and has an amazing view. They have so much land with available parking to accommodate many people. They have plenty of space outside with picnic tables or you can bring your own seating and set up. During the festival, we got there around noon and it was insanely busy! But they still had parking. We walked in, got our glasses and found a spot for all of us to get situated. My friend brought some homemade trini food and it was so good. I wanted to try some beef patties from the vendors that were there, but the lines weren't moving. The wine tasting was very busy, but luckily they had a line just for bottle sales, which was great. We each purchased wine to drink while we were there and enjoyed it with the food and amazing music. Linganore is a great local winery to try, if you're in the area or nearby and the events are definitely worth the experience.

This is a great food and drink experience. The space is an open warehouse decorated in lounge chic,…read morea nice mix of sophisticated and industrial. The have a small but enjoyable wine list and a larger vermu cocktail list. We had a delightful rose, a jamón serrano sandwich with both savory and sweet elements, and stuffed eggplant appetizer, which was kind of like an eggplant bruschetta. This is a very fun place for a drink, a bite, and some mingling at the bar.

It was my first time going to The Wine Collective. We went when it was cold outside (like 18…read moredegrees), so it was a bit chilly inside...BUT they have heaters above, you just need to sit near one of them. We had a cocktail (Burnt Flamingo) and it was delicious!! I generally like sweet drinks, and my fiancé also likes sweet drinks but not as sweet. This was perfection! Sweet but not too sweet and just right in flavor. I hadn't had Vermouth before, so it was great to try that. However, what stole the show was the Jamon Serrano sandwich! WOWWW!!! As my fiancé said, "this is the best sandwich I've had in Baltimore!"" And pretty much every day since then, she's been thinking about that sandwich and when we get to eat that deliciousness again. Highly recommend!

My husband and I had a wonderful time visiting this vineyard! We went with friends and participated…read morein a wine tasting. Bill was friendly and welcoming, he educated us well on the different types of wine and made us laugh through stories. This is a great spot to bring kids and let them run around and soak up the sun. The interior is cozy and well organized, restrooms are clean. This was my first time at the vineyard and I think I fell in love with their white wines, which is rare for me (I am a red wine girl)! I look forward to visiting the vineyard soon again, highly recommend it for date night, hanging with friends, or catching up with family.

I have to admit that this is, hands down, the most stunning tasting room in the entire area. No…read morecompetition. Being in there took me right back to the bed and breakfast my husband and I stayed at in Napa. The wines were good. Truly good. But that's just it. They're good, maybe great, but only good considering the price tags that come with them. I enjoyed my tasting but skipped buying bottles.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Rock-solid winery. Missus and I went here…read moreon a Saturday midafternoon - 3ish. On-street parking readily available. It's in a sort of industrial zone not readily visible. Upon entering, a few two- and four-seat tables, plenty of available seating. We got a ($35) wine flight of seven wines - 3 grape wines, 4 honey wines. Nice way to sample what they have and plenty generous pours for two, making it a decent investment. None of the wines were bad, 2-3 we'd consider getting bottles of. It's a quieter, chiller vibe than a craft brewery, which is a nice option. So reasonable prices, good product, good ambience - we'll be back.

The wines were excellent. The charcuterie board was delicious. We each had a flight of their local…read morewines. The service was interesting. I think the young lady we had on Valentine's Day was not a normal server. She was not knowledgeable about the products and she seemed a little perturbed that we had never been there and needed information. The interior layout was comfortable and the seating was nice.

We have driven by a few times and decided to stop in. Small…read moreand unassuming space, very unique varietals. The owner was very personable and had great stories on each of the wines , names and label art. All stainless fermentaion, very fruit forward. The tastings are either 5 or 10 small pours, that you pick from their wine list. They use small plastic thimble like cups for tasting, which was enough to get the flavor. Tasting room had an assortment of gifts. Dog friendly My rating rationale for beer, wine, or spirits: +1 Service +1 Atmosphere/Vibe +.5 Taste/Quality (Flavor, aroma, and overall quality of the beverage) +.5 Presentation (Glassware, garnishes, and visual appeal of the drinks) +1 Selection/Variety (Range of beer, wine, or spirit options and uniqueness of offerings)

This place scores a 10 for personality. The owners are hard working and provide a very personable…read moretasting. We loved the horses. They're just as friendly as the owners. Bring apples for the horses. We had a fun Fall afternoon.

I absolutely enjoyed my time here ! I got the opportunity to meet the two owners of the winery and…read morelearn a little bit more about them and their wine. The stories behind each one made every sip better. This is one of those places that you have to buy a bottle to take home because you won't stop thinking about how good the wine was. I am no wine connoisseur but wow they expanded my wine pallet so far in just a day. They do have charcuterie and jollof and suya here. The staff is sweet , the service is great and the decor and ambiance is absolutely stunning! Everything and I mean everything is beautiful here. They have atleast 2 events every month so check them out on eventbrite and Instagram. Oh and please get a bottle of Obys boldness, SJs Pami, and the mayor !

I cohosted an event on Saturday and very disappointed with the overall customer experience of the…read morewinery . Let me first say this is a beautiful Winery in laurel and very spacious. This winery deserves all the awards and promotion that I've seen all socials .... However, when you know a major dmv social group (dmvdoes ) is hosting an event of 40+ people why is only 1 staff member working the whole night.? Our event experience (paid ) came with a glass of wine for all our guests. The wine was just put on a table without any explanation of the wine , grapes, or legacy. I brought several things for a raffle including the mayor bottle of wine , 2 tastings, and a wine flight for myself. There was no education or discussion about wine. Next, I ordered food and drinks before our event started and I didn't get my food until an hour after I arrived. Next , the suya was so tough I almost choked on a piece of it. The rice was decent but not a winner for me. Lastly, parking is limited to street parking or an outdoor parking lot up the street. It's a cute place to have a social event or a laid back wine meetup but definitely need more staff, wine education for visitors, and better food options.

I saw this local meadery on Google Maps when I was in the area and decided to check it out. It was…read morea quiet Thursday afternoon so the place was pretty much empty. The bartender at the bar was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the meads they had on tap. I ended up trying a few but settled for a glass of the tart for the heart . It was so good! I like that they have a spacious place and Sofia events and board games to play. I'll definitely be coming back when it's more lively on the weekends :-)

I've been to Clear Skies many times, but somehow, I've neglected to leave a review. How? I'm not…read moresure. I loved them in the Kentlands, and in their (newish) location, they're even better. Twice I've been with large groups, and no one's disappointed. We held an office white elephant and a fun game night there, and the staff is so accommodating. There's a mead for everyone, and even non alcoholic smoothies, if that's your jam. Highly recommend this local business for your mead needs.

we arrived for our reservation and were greeted with a complimentary glass of wine and they took a…read morepolaroid photo of us, which was a thoughtful touch. it is a beautiful farm- a very scandinavian feel- modern architecture and vibes and the scenery of the farm is super peaceful and serene. it was unfortunate that the weather was rainy on this spring day that we came- we were looking forward to taking nice photos on the farm outside. the interior of the winery is beautiful and has a luxurious feel, good thing we dressed up a little the wine was delicious and we got to meet the owner of the winery as well, who stopped by our table to chat for a bit. we ordered a bottle of the solitude red wine, which was really delicious. actually, im usually not a wine person at all, but this wine was pretty good- it wasn't super acidic and had a deeper flavor. i definitely tasted the cocoa notes at the end. we also got the tomato focaccia and the carrots and the charcuterie board, and the portions were a bit on the smaller side, but for a group of 4 girls- these three dishes plus the wine was just enough to fully satiate us. the food was delicious and very fresh. the focaccia pizza was really yummy- super fluffy and yummy and the pesto was a nice bright pop. the three berry sorbet stood out a lot- it had an olive oil profile to it as well, which made it so refreshing and addictive, a perfect way to end the meal. i do wish we got to come when the weather was nicer, but the experience was still great. the service was slow but i think that is meant to be part of the experience? for someone who is used to quicker service and being a bit more in and out- it was something new but i can understand why it fits this place. overall, a great dinner experience for us.

Wow. Where do I even beginning. Two of my girlfriends and I visited Burnt Hill in celebration of a…read morebirthday. We were so lucky to have Scott as our staff member. He was extremely personable, warm, and knowledgeable about the food and wines available. He provided great insights and was very attentive. We had the Roasted Tomato Focaccia Pizza. It was amazing! Very filling a full of flavor! We also had the Romesco Roasted Carrots and The Sister Farms Wine tasting. I had to try the honey sesame cortado and I'm so glad I did. I was blown away immediately by the honey, sesame, and espresso flavor combination. Can't get over how good that cortado was! This winery is extremely aesthetically pleasing and the ambiance is ideal for great photos. I can't wait to return again soon! Soooo good!