Another fantastic, peaceful afternoon on the deck…read more We tried the liquor and brandy flights today. We will stick with the wine - but just our preference.

Harford Winery exceeded all expectations! The venue itself is stunning -- cozy, charming, and ideal…read morefor hosting an intimate celebration. Planning a bridal shower from out of state could have been stressful, but Brent made it an absolute joy. From the very beginning, Brent was attentive, communicative, and incredibly accommodating. He went above and beyond during the planning phase and was equally amazing during the actual event. His calm presence and willingness to help with anything we needed made the day flow beautifully. Everything came together perfectly, and our guests couldn't stop complimenting the space and experience. I'm so thankful for the care, professionalism, and warmth we received. Harford Winery is truly a special place, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I adore Dejon Vineyard. It is a small-scale boutique feel vineyard with a close-knit family feel…read more Out of all the wine establishments in Maryland, Dejon has some of the best staff members. Always so kind to patrons and passionate to share their wine facts. If you are coming out this way due to following the wine trail--come here before going to Boordy. It tends to get packed and since they have limited parking spaces, you'll want to head here first. If you're on a budget, checkout Groupon for their wine pairing deal! Tips: You can bring your own food to enjoy. Before heading their way, check their calendar to make sure it isn't being reserved for a private party. Live music every Saturday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (bring a blanket or camping chairs). No pets allowed. They sell local cheese.

Was a little nervous turning into a random drive way but it worked out. Was warmly and promptly…read moregreeted. They have four sweet wines and they were decent. The ambience was nice and it was nice. Great time!

Bring your own glasses!! Boordy has been a constant place for me, but I was definitely surprised on…read morethis visit. Last year, you had to pay a deposit for your glass, which made sense to me. This time around you got free plastic cups or you had to buy their glasses. Otherwise, yes to the vibe with live music on the weekends. We brought in some lunch and munched while we chilled sipping wine from our plastic cups. Also got to witness an engagement, so cheers to love!!

Visited Boory Vineyard on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. The drive to the vineyard is beautiful…read morethe closer you get. Upon arrival, you see the vineyard, and there is lots of parking available. It's a beautiful walk to the front. This day there were mainly 2 staff members working and they were busy with a large part in the back. Had to find them in the back. Got the menu and picked a spot outside in the shaded seatings area. They had lots of places to sit in their patio area and under the trees. When the server got my order, she brought the wine out quickly. Unfortunately, she did not review the names of the wine when she dropped them off. I also wanted a charcuterie board but their items were individually packed, like a block of cheese or a package of salami that you would get from a grocery store. They did explain their items are from local farms which all specialize in specific items.

A lovely winery with a nice view of the vineyard. We got the wine flights and they were good, also…read moregot a Garlic/Chive cheese block and some crackers to munch on. I really enjoyed their Vidal Blanc and got a bottle to take home. Friendly staff here. Would definitely enjoy coming back.

Awesome service and friendly hospitality. Great set up and venue. I highly recommend stopping by…read moreand experiencing this winery in person

Charming country vineyard (with an even cooler name) that has to have some of the best wines in Md!…read moreIt's a little hidden but well worth the journey! Diane, the lovely owner is so gracious and sweet and was able to handle the flow of oenophiles quite effortlessly. They have the main tasting room and also an adjacent room that could accommodate a group tasting. Diane did a great job of giving us a detailed description of each wine and I was actually pleasantly surprised! I'm not a huge fan of Md wine but truly enjoyed the wines here. I purchased a bottle of the Estate Red and they had a wonderful sangria made with their Chambourcin which I also purchased. I love supporting local and especially such a great vineyard such as this one that is also a working farm. I would encourage anyone to venture out to this vineyard--but actually put the address in your gps and not just the name, you will end up at someone's home. I assume this family are use to people ending up at their home-they have a sign that has the address of the vineyard on it--thank you mystery family!

What a awesome winery. It was our last stop on the wine card. I must say we saved the best for…read morelast. My favorite was the Bordeaux and my wife loved the Barbara. What a cute tasting room and attached barn with a burning fireplace. It's a little out of the way but worth the visit. Don't follow Waze unless you type in the address and not the name of the winery. We'll be back.

Couples winery date! I must say this winery was amazing from start to finish. Every employee was…read morefriendly and helpful. We were greeted with a compliment when we arrived which is always a plus! We reserved a private cabana and it was the cutest. We had an employee serving our wine and assisting us with anything we needed. She was such a sweetheart! The food was absolutely amazing. My favorites were the wine trio, mushroom pizza, and Caesar salad. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the entire experience was a 10/10. Please give this winery a try, you will not be disappointed!

Old Westminster Winery I finally visited Old Westminster…read moreWinery, and while I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, this one was a little disappointing for my taste buds. Customer Service: Great Customer service, from meeting the receptionist at the front desk to getting seated at my Cabana and then immediately getting the first pour of wine. They also rotate shifts, so we had a total of 3 servers for our 3-hour time slot. : Book a reservation, as they book up very fast. Also, try a cabana; it's worth it. Food First let's discuss the wine. If you're a dry wine lover, you may really enjoy the selection here. Unfortunately, I'm more partial to sweet wine, so I was disappointed that the available wines leaned dry. I was sooooo excited to try Honey, which was the sweetest option, only to find out it was SOLD OUT . Just my luck, the wine that sounded like it was made for me was the one I couldn't get!!!!! The Pepperoni Hot Honey pizza was okay. I liked the combination of pepperoni with that little touch of sweetness from the hot honey, but overall it didn't wow me. I did love that the food came out super fast; you order and then blink, and it's coming out. Crab Dip was pretty meh for me, too. As a Baltimore native, you already know we take our crab dishes seriously!!! BUT WAIT!!!!! Because dessert came through and SAVED the day!!!! The warm skillet cookie topped with ice cream was DELICIOUS!!! Warm cookie + cold melting ice cream, woooo wheeewwww you had me at warm. YES!!!! My absolute favorite thing I tried during the visit. Aesthetics-The pictures and videos DON'T DO any justice; this is one place you MUST see in person. It's soooo beautiful; the cabanas are nice and cozy with heat inside. As it gets cooler, they also provide blankets. Parking: Free parking is available on the lot, with a short walk up to the winery. Overall, Old Westminster Winery has a nice experience, but the wine selection available during my visit just wasn't geared toward my sweeter palate. I'd be willing to return when Honey is back in stock because now I NEED to know if that's the wine that changes my mind. Dry wine lovers, this may be your spot. My fellow sweet wine lovers, check Honey availability first.

We are long-time members and things have changed consistently at Black Ankle and always for the…read morebetter! The vineyard always will be a beautiful place to enjoy great wine, people watch, enjoy well behaved dogs, and break bread with friends and family. The creation of the patios through and beyond the pandemic was a great move. The vistas never disappoint, the charcuteries boards with fresh baked bread have always complimented the wine well, the food trucks and various vendors have always been fun, but a piece was missing. That piece has been added! We were pleasantly surprised to find The Terrace Kitchen by Chef Tony Castellon delivering an elevated menu with options from homemade chocolate chip cookies to The Amalfi Toast featuring a personal fav boquerones. There are options on that menus that are to die for including veg options as expected. Note: There are chilled vegan options inside ask the desk. We enjoyed the Mediterranean inspired with Japanese twist Char-Siu Skewer with ponzu aioli, and lemon wedge dipped in a (chili, paprika, cumin dust?) was perfect to balance out the skewers. Damn tasty lamb and beef the squeeze of the lemon and spice perfected it. The Crispy Potatoes were a delight, not too heavy or greasy, nice char, and full of flavor delivered by the lardon, green onion, and melted Gruyere . Very satisfying, would order again. The Amalfi Toast is a do not miss IMO. For the uninitiated, boquerones are Spanish white sardine filets cured in acid then packed in olive oil. Unlike the premium salty boney tinned sardines available in the US, the result is a delicate cured white sardine filet over toasted focaccia coated with whipped buffalo milk garlic butter and fresh herbs. Outrageous food my friends, just delicious. Thank you Chef! Your CA roots are showing. The chocolate chip cookies were very good. We missed the duck taco special on the board which I would have tried no matter what. If it was a confit duck taco, well IYKYK. So kudos to Black Ankle Vineyards and Chef Tony Castellon. The future is bright with this new partnership. Looking forward to returning more often to catch live music and enjoy it all. P. S. Heather Aubrey Lloyd performing solo on guitar and playing many 79's and 80's covers was a great addition to our experience. Please tip these performers, you can hit her up on her website if you did not bring cash: https://heatheraubreylloyd.com/tipping

Representing the DMV runner-up to out of town pick for letter B for 2025, B is for Black Ankle…read moreVineyards. My girlfriend & I visited Black Ankle on a Saturday in September 2025. We were out somewhat in this direction, and there was a Meetup group going here, so we thought to check it out as it's rare we ever go to a winery as it's normally out of the way, more likely of an occurrence when on a vacation. We took some crazy back roads from where we were in western Howard County, through Carroll, & into eastern Frederick County, where Black Ankle is. We went to the bar inside to get wines. I got a white wine; I think Chardonnay, and I think my girlfriend got a sweeter Rose or something like that. Both were delicious, but we preferred our own more. We sat outside in a nice patio area. We were in the hot Sun on that sunny day, but that was cool with me. We learned of a tour going on, which we got in on. The tour guide who wore an Italian flag bowtie was entertaining and informative. We walked around the vineyard, going inside the cooled storage areas, centrifuge area where the wine is mixed, etc. We even saw some of the old wines they had made from years earlier. We saw sheep dogs, which protect the vineyard from pests, which were cute. Overall, this is a high quality winery with plenty of nice outside & inside seating.

Amazing selection of whiskey and a very friendly staff. Walking into liquor stores these days and…read moreasking for whiskey often results in eye rolls and attitude. Never in my life have I felt so unwelcome for trying to spend hundreds of dollars. The first time I went into North Charles with a few friends I was immediately offered a dram of great whiskey, and then another. The staff's knowledge was great and they seemed legitimately interested in chatting with us. When we asked about limited releases they were honest about how much they got and that they offered them at free tastings rather than giving them out to a handful of people. I think that's a great way to spread the wealth. I wound up walking out with a few bottles (which were very, very fairly priced), and so did my friends.

Next door to Eddies of Rolling Park. Door flys open as you pass, inviting entry. Large and…read moreexcellent selection of wine and alcohol. I was impressed in the bourbon and gin selections. Many prices seemed reasonable, closely aligned with Virginia ABC prices. Friendly staff. Large, clean and well lighted space. A new find for me.