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 have never met two of the loveliest people before in my entire life until recently. Heather and…read moreMike, owners of Celebration Cellars, are truly a remarkable team. My friend/coworker and I traveled to Celebration Cellars recently for a nice Girls Day Out Celebration and from the moment we arrived, we were in for a special treat. Both Heather and Mike greeted us and made us feel so welcomed. First by assisting in setting up our tables and recommending how we set-up our food/snacks so that we could enjoy and also capture the great scenic views of the property. So personable right. We were both given wine tasting menus and made our selections after Heather and Mike provided an overview. Each wine we sampled was amazing and sometimes that's rare when visiting a winery. For each pouring both Mike and Heather had a story to share, and it just made you feel right at home. There are so many things that are incredibly awesome about Celebration Cellars. See below: -Heather and Mike (the dynamic duo and most personable individuals that I have ever met. We were so happy to have met them) -Location: The location and property are breathtaking. It makes you want to stay and enjoy a nice long weekend. -Pricing: The pricing for a wine tasting was incredible. The purchase of a bottle of wine was also great. No complaints! It doesn't get any better than the deals that they have. -Accommodations: One of my favorite things about this winery is the limited number of guests (approximately 30) that they will accommodate. It really allows you to enjoy your time, the scenic views, meet others and get to know the owners. I can't wait to return to Celebration Cellars. Mike and Heather are blessed and what they have created at Celebration Cellars would make anyone feel good. It's also the perfect place for some Self-Care

If looking for a winery with excellent hospitality, a beautiful view, and delicious wine look no…read morefurther! Heather warmly welcomed us, showed us around, and introduced us to the many wines. She graciously answered our questions and served us water, as we made our tasting selections. Michael served some of our wines and shared lots of insightful information about the wines we had selected. After our tasting, we sat outside by the fire pit for a bit and enjoyed the view. The drive up to the winery takes you off the beaten path and onto a gravel road, keep following the signs with the grapes that will lead you to the winery (a house), park in the driveway and prepare to enjoy the hospitality, view, and wine!

For a friend's bachelorette event, I booked a wine tour with Vino 301 Wine Concierge, and I'm so…read moreglad I did! What a great company! Booking was super easy and once that was done, I received regular emails from Vino 301 and texts until the day of the tour. We were picked up this past Saturday (4/20) at the appointed location and time. We boarded a very well appointed van with about 4 rows of seats that accommodated us all. I felt very safe on the rides to and from the wineries. Our host and driver were super friendly and treated us like royalty. Prior to arriving at each venue, we were provided some background and things we should know in advance. She more or less herded us from place to place, which was actually quite comforting. I felt very well taken care of AND seen as I was the only one on the tour not drinking, but I was provided water and other beverages over the course of the day. Oh, and the lunch we received was AMAZING. So much food! I had the roast beef BLT, which came with a bag of chips, pasta salad, and a dessert. Definitely recommend!

This tour does not disappoint! My gal pal booked Vino 301 for my bachelorette party for a group of…read moresix ladies. I had by far, the BEST time ever! Pro's -Transportation provided and your choice of music (Bluetooth connection to phone) -The girl's and I felt like royalty! -Carla our tour guide was amazing! She and our driver, Patrick, were on time, and very friendly when I first met them. Carla was very knowledgeable. She knew the history of the wines, taste, pairings, and the owners of each winery. -Carla and Patrick made us all feel like family -Each winery we visited didn't feel rushed and we were allotted plenty of time for tastings, enjoying the ambiance (live music), and purchases. -Each guest was gifted a wine holder bag, bottle of water, wine tumbler, and snacks. All the essentials!! -Got to tour three different wineries in the Chesapeake Beach area (Robin Hill, Romano, JaneMark) -All of us were wiped from the tours, tastings, and fun we had. We would definitely do another tour! Con's -I just didn't want the experience to end!

For my 40th Birthday, I booked DivVine Wine Tours and it was an amazing experience. First, the…read morebooking was easy and Amy was super responsive. We had some last minute additions and she was very accommodating and efficient. Once we were picked up by our driver, Natalie, we were on our way. She was timely and communicated with me ahead of time. Additionally, she was accommodating to my demanding group who needed temperatures adjusted (this was early August) and music selections (she asked if anyone had a playlist). All of the vineyards were immaculate. The last vineyard had not updated their records to reflect our late additions, but that was not on DiVine. Pictures were taken, Natalie engaged without being creepy and communicated throughout the tour. I honestly cannot wait to do this again.

We had a fabulous time on our Wine Tour with DiVine Wine Tours this weekend ! I found DiVine Wine…read moreTours online when planning my sister's Bachelorette weekend getaway in Leesburg. Booking the tour was easy, I did it all on their webpage. Communication prior to event with DiVine staff member Amy was clear and concise. I was confident in the plan , the lunch orders, the schedule etc. I love how the tour made the day easy and relaxing for us! Melissa picked us up promptly at our AirBnb Cottage. Our first stop was Zephaniah Winery. It is a sweet and gorgeous family operated business. The family is super friendly and amazing! We adored talking to Bonnie! She shared about the history and also we admired her colorful flowers she has planted all around. The wines at Zephaniah were exquisite! Our second stop was Williams Gap Vineyards. It was definitely a beautiful ambiance with friendly staff. We loved how cozy, innovative, and spacious the place is! Melissa was an amazing tour guide! She always checked in on us, made sure all was going great, she took great pictures of the special day! I highly recommend DiVine tours!

Captain Silly did a phenomenal job at my sons 4yr old birthday party in our backyard. Prompt,…read moreprofessional, respectful and adaptable are his hallmarks. He hits the trifecta of incorporating magic, sugar and pyrotechnics (talking about a match) that captivates the youngsters from the moment his 90min show starts. He adapts his acting to ensure everyone is included (even late comers) and really makes the birthday person feel extra-recognized and special. Captain - my son is still stoked from your show and attendees are sharing how much they enjoyed it as well as the fact that their kids are also still singing your praises. Congratulations on a job well done and continued best wishes with your business & endeavors. Highly recommended!

Hiring Captain Silly Bones for my four-year-old's birthday party was one of the best decisions I've…read moreever made. I also based my decision off of his many glowing reviews on Yelp so I hope I can help others make a similar decision. He was professional, kind to my boys, incredibly talented and kept his word about keeping the kids absolutely glued to his performance the entire time. He doesn't just show up in character, he brings tattoos, a speaker for dancing, tons of goodies for a scavenger hunt (which turns into goodie bags for the kids), magic tricks and more. We had kids ranging from babies to about 8 years old and everyone loved it. Even the parents were sitting around and watching. I have a six-year-old boy too and both of my kids were enthralled. It's been a few days since the party and they both have asked me daily when he can come back. HIRE HIM! You AND your kids will love it.

The winery has great ambiance! You can get flights without reservations. They have bourbon to try…read morefor $10. Their wines are in the Bordeaux style, and they taste like jam. The staff was really welcoming, and they offered really great suggestions during my visit. I would definitely visit here again.

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!

We met Gary, the owner of Mazzaroth Vineyard, quite by accident in Chevy Chase on one of our…read moreexploration Saturdays. My then-fiancé suggested we visit Uncorked again, and when we saw a sign outside saying "free wine tasting," that was all the convincing we needed. Fast forward to what turned out to be such a fun afternoon. Somewhere between tasting the wines and conversations about how Gary left a high-flying career as an air traffic controller to start a vineyard, and how he met his wonderful wife Micki when they were just 8 years old, we knew we needed more. So naturally, we booked a private wine tasting for our honeymoon week. And what an experience. We got to meet Leo, his dog, taste some truly beautiful wines and spend a few hours just talking about life. I could say a lot about Gary's wines and the many gold and silver awards they have won, but strangely, that is not what stayed with us the most. What impressed us was Gary. His passion for life, the way he speaks about his wife, his integrity and just how grounded he is. There was nothing rehearsed or "wine tasting checklist" about the experience. It genuinely felt like spending an afternoon with an old friend who happened to have some very good wine. As newlyweds, we somehow also walked away with marriage advice, thoughts on finding balance in life, and plenty of inspiration for a future trip to Portugal, helped by the fact that Gary speaks Portuguese and clearly gave us more ideas than we needed! I have been fortunate enough to do wine tastings in several places across different continents, but I do not think I have ever left one feeling quite like this. Gary is one of those wholesome people who seems to have found his light in life, and there is something quite special about being around that. If you are looking for a polished, mainstream, tick-the-box wine tasting, this probably is not it. But if you want great wine, wonderful conversation and an experience that feels personal and genuine, go and meet Gary. And yes, the wine did its job too. We are now comfortably travelling back to Lusaka, Zambia, with five bottles destined for our cellar. I think that says enough.

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

This is not only really nice property, but the mead is stellar. The tasting room is almost like a…read moreski resort. It's this wooden structure built on stilts on top of a hill. There's even seating outside. It's surrounded by really well kept open grass. I should have brought my dog. The mead is stellar. I tried a flight of things and loved all of them. Took home a bottle of the Duchess. Really worth making the trip to come out here.

Absolutely loved Orchid Cellar! The property is beautiful and peaceful, with gorgeous vineyard…read moreviews and such a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the mead and wine tasting was such a fun experience. The entire time I kept thinking what an absolutely beautiful wedding venue this would be... hopefully for myself someday! The scenery, outdoor space, and rustic charm would make such a gorgeous setting for a special day. Definitely a hidden gem and a place I would happily come back to.

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.

Had a fantastic time with the very knowledgeable staff and high-quality wines. We will be returning…read moresoon!

If you're looking for a big, fancy winery with a bustling tasting room, this isn't for you. But if…read moreyou want a very friendly place where the owner (Ed) will greet you at the parking lot and take you on a terrific golf cart tour - up close and personal with the grapes used to make the wine you'll soon be sipping - Six Wicket (tastings by appointment only) is superb. After the golf cart tour, which features wonderful mountain views (SW is high up, not far from Camp David but reasonably close to route 70), Ed will stop at his beloved croquet court and invite you to partake. Do: it's a blast. Then you can choose an indoor or outdoor tasting location (bring your own nibbles; there's no food served here) and check out some excellent wines including a delicious Cab Franc in Slovenian Oak and a fine Petit Verdot, among others. Coming soon: a Gruner Veltliner!