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.

A lot of folks will go to black ankle for their red wine, but I think their white wine is very…read moreunderrated! I love the ambiance in their tasting room and they have so much outdoor space! They allow dogs outdoors which is great for our pup. The staff there is so friendly and always happy to answer questions and let you try something before you commit. I just rejoined the wine club and can't wait to come to some of the members events! Love this spot!

There's nothing bad I can say about the food. The food was decent. Servers was very good at…read moreatmosphere was inviting.

Quaint winery in picturesque Middletown. Hospitable owners who advised wine attributes and nuances…read more Interesting logo as the owner commented on the background and meaning. It was a shame it was so windy as it would have been nice to be outside on the terrace to take in the views. Try the 2019 or 2021 Tannant, perfect for Thanksgiving-Garry, Mic and their dogs eagerly await telling you about their wines, of which many are in popular Frederick downtown restaurants and/or used for weddings.

Very nice spot with friendly service to have small and large gatherings for those who partake in…read morewine drinking. Let me first add the context that I don't really identify as a wine drinker, but will still occasionally visit vineyards because I think the experience is nice. 61 vineyard was a cool spot for sure. They have a nice open location with tons of space (I think they said around 40 acres) and they've been expanding their main location for the four years that they've been open. They have a main tasting room, an expansion seating room, and an outdoor patio area that are all well maintained and great for parties of all sizes. I partook in the wine tasting which was very good and the staff was very friendly and easy to talk to (which I find often makes or breaks wine tasting experiences) The wine itself does seem on the pricier end for what I'm used to where I think the average bottle here goes for over $20. But there are also member and subscription types of services to take advantage of discounts. I'm not entirely sure if they have relationships with food vendors, but they didn't have many food option in the main location itself when we were there. The food options that I saw were prepackaged charcuterie packs, so I would keep that in mind for your visit. All in all a very nice winery spot and would recommend even if wine isn't typically your drink of choice.

Overall: super cute and clean winery, yummy wines, cute and casual ambiance, kind and energetic…read moreservice, with single stall not gendered restrooms This area was so cute. They have a great view, string lights, indoor and outdoor seating, and a brewery close by. They have been around 4 years and are slowly revamping an old dairy farm into this winery. I loved that you could build your own flight. I enjoyed my tasting. I loved that she let us try everything, even though the tasting was set for 5 wines. I'm not sure how tastings would work when they are more busy. We went at opening on a Friday, so we could sit at the bar and hear about all the wines. There were so many good wines, but the Albariño really stood out as crisp and fresh and different.

Here's the thing: usually I'm a no-go for breweries without food but on a weekend off duty reset…read morefar from home well...we can be flexible. Tucked into one of many warehouses nearby was this highly rated brewery. Here's the rundown: -open and airy -playoffs on tv -great service -delicious beer -food truck on premises - this weekend it was BBQ My recs: -get the BIG Juicy - a fan fave and for good reason -the sour cherry was also a delight About the food: Hubs isn't a bbq guy or really a meat eater for the most part so check what truck is on premises as they change - if you no likey you can bring food in/get delivery as well. Nice spot. Def worth a return visit! Enjoy the photos. One thing about my husband, he's gon take a blurry pic.

We've been a few times to both the prior Rockwell location and the new one.the new one is…read moredefinitely more modern and larger, accommodating more people, with more seating options as well as food. Rockwell hosts several events too, including yoga and trivia. They have plenty of parking outside and a pretty large bar area. We usually walk in and take a seat at the bar and are greeted rather quickly. Rockwell has various beer and seltzer options, in addition to seltzer mixed drinks. Its a fun and casual spot for locals, or anyone interested in breweries and happen to be in the area. Ive tried various beers and seltzers at Rockwell and tend to lean on the seltzer cocktails, or rico agave. My husband loves the BIG juicy, since hes an IPA guy. The riverside location offers food, like burgers, wings and your typical bar food. Overall, great brewery and definitely worth checking out their events.

Outstanding wine Amazing service…read more Beautiful views Delicious foods to go with drinks Fun and enjoyable music Did not want to leave !!! 5 star rating for sure

My wife and I visited for the Lavender Festival today and had an incredible experience - Tix was…read more$45 & worth every bit! VERY well run event with lots of people. Tix came with cute take home items, like hydrasol lavender, bath salts, drinks, paintings, and more. All the staff were efficient and well-prepared. Amazing food trucks and even ice cream, too! We will definitely be back!

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

Overall: small, casual winery, decent wines and prices, with okay service and a single restroom…read morethat you have to go outside to enter They have indoor seating, a covered patio, and outdoor seating. There is not strong AC anywhere there. The indoor seating is very small and feels like you're in someone's grandma's living room. Tastings are done in a flight with plastic cups, not one at a time in a glass. We did enjoy the wines and eventually enjoyed talking to the one employee who was there, but it was a rough start. When we entered the tasting room we were the only people there except for one other man. We had to initiate conversation with him to determine if we were in the right place and if we could get a tasting. It was confusing and we didn't feel clear about what to do or welcomed. I did enjoy the Rich Forest Chard, the Rose blend, and the Hogshead Red. It was interesting to learn about the residual sugars and how their rose is different. There is a cemetery on the premises which was an interesting choice.

I don't believe I've ever had mead before- this mead wowed my socks off! We seemed to like the…read moreclassic mead more than the bubbly's. However, the bubbly's were more fruity & still delicious. They did sell some snacks, sold pre-packaged, which was fine by me as I couldn't finish all the crackers. There was only one worker, who was great! He was the tasting room manager, and did a great job telling us all about the mead and answering our 5001 questions. The view and atmosphere was stunning- even at the beginning of March. I'm looking forward to going back through the seasons to sip and relax.

This was a very pleasant stop…read more Mike was working behind the counter when we arrived, and he was very helpful in helping us (and yes, I'm not a writer) to pick the meads for our flight. We took our four selections outside to one of their pavilions and enjoyed them, looking out over their vineyards. We tried two of their sparkling meads, the P.O.G and Juniper/Spruce Tips/Lemon, and two of their traditional meads, Druid and Jester. We liked the Juniper... and LOVED the P.O.G, so much so that we bought a bottle of it on our way out. The traditional meads were very heavy, kind of like a thick port. If you should find yourself in the middle of nowhere, this is a great place to stop, rest, and get your bearings.