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!

We ordered all of the wine for our November 1 wedding through Celebration -- Heather was an…read moreabsolute gem to work with and treated us so kindly! We found them while looking for a welcome party venue, and while that didn't work out, we were so pleased that we could still work with them as a vendor! The wine was outstanding and the service was even better!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 had the best time trying out meads with Mike! The POG (passion fruit, orange, and guava) is…read moreoutstanding. There are options that aren't gluten free, so be careful. The grounds are nice. We sat outside and enjoyed our selections.

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.