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!

I attended a surprise birthday party at Hidden Hills and had a wonderful day with family and…read morefriends. The venue is so beautiful and peaceful and the wines were good. The staff was awesome, especially Michael. Will definitely be back!

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.

What a beautiful place to spend an afternoon sipping some delicious wines, enjoying friends &…read morefamily and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend getting a flight to try the array of flavors that are all outstanding!

Planned a day in Annapolis for my best friend's birthday. Great frogs was the first stop. What a…read morestunning winery! We walked around to look at all the decorative pieces that made the winery beautiful and unique.They were out of a couple things. But overall we had a great time! Staff was friendly and attentive! They offer flights, by the bottle and/or glass.

I had an awesome first experience at Rocklands…read more I joined a group of 15-20 on the first really nice Saturday of the spring season; it was fairly crowded but we got there right at opening to secure a large section of shaded picnic tables. There was PLENTY of seating still - lots of large and small tables scattered throughout the property. They also have seating inside the winery at a small bar. The wine itself was really nice; we had several bottles of the rose at the table. It was light, crisp, and easy to sip in the nice weather. I was impressed that they also had 2 non alcoholic wines; the non drinkers in our group were happy to have some options made just for them (which were delicious also). There is a third party pizza business that had food offerings; we had many different types of their pizza which were all good. Very smart to have a food option for folks to enjoy while we sip our wine. Overall, the property is wonderfully maintained and the wines meet all expectations. I'd recommend giving this spot a try if you're looking for a nice winery north of the beltway!

Really lovely afternoon hang here on a Sunday. The owners are very kind and I love being able to…read morebring our own food. We also tried the paella from the food truck, delish!

We came here for the first time for our Anniversary. I had this place on my Yelp list to try and…read moreonce we had to rearrange our plans I decided we would come here to explore this black owned business. I had never been to this location and to my surprise this place is located inside of an establishment that has multiple specialty shops. The decor alone expressed love and care along with meeting one of the owners. She came across as warm, inviting and willing to share parts of journey in the wine space. We had great conversations with the staff about wine pairing, where the grapes are harvested so much more. The staff were so knowledgeable. Now, most of wines are dry as I am a sweet kinda girly. I was able to find a wine that fits my tastebuds. We ordered a charcuterie and flatbed pepperoni pizza. It was a great way to celebrate our Anniversary for lunch date before putting up the kids. Will most definitely return.

Overall: small wine bar inside of Savage Mill, delicious wine, flights available, kind service,…read moreexcellent and fun ambiance, good music, they display and sell local art and locally made goods, single stall inclusive restrooms It's taken me longer to get here than I would have liked because they don't have very extensive hours. They close pretty early for a wine bar. My friend and I went on a Sunday afternoon and had an absolutely lovely time. I love that they offer flights ($35 for 3). I tried most of the wines and really enjoyed them all, but serenity was my favorite. I loved how they incorporated goods and art from local business owners and artists. They had a small food menu with dessert flights, snacks, and charcuterie. We really enjoyed the playlist and the variety of places to sit. It was pretty empty while we were there.

Super friendly staff, the mead is very pleasant. Super cool environment too…read more Bonus points if you are a Warhammer fan.

Girl this place needs to have a capacity limit :(…read more Because there is no room to even breathe here. Glad they got business booming but I couldn't even get mead here :( so that was super disappointing. I wish they at least blocked out some of the parking spaces for tables and chairs cause currently I'm sitting out in the gross stair case :(

I have family that lives 30 minutes away so anytime we visit we always stop by the winery. This has…read morebecome one of my favorite wineries. The vineyard is gorgeous and the wine is incredible. My favorite is their petit verdot. The wine is a bit pricey but the quality is unmatched. They had live music when we recently visited. I've never purchased any food but I've brought my own.

Met a buddy in Columbia for beer and in our discussion, we started taking wine, from Paso Robles to…read moreMaryland. He told me Maryland specialized in Cabernet Franc and Viognier and I knew nothing about Big Cork prior to arrival, but dad it was named as a top 10 tasting room by USA Today. Bold claim, especially coming from California. It was an absolutely beautiful day to visit Big Cory on Sunday. U called to confirm I didn't need a reservation, was told I didn't. That was nice, so I continued my drive to the winery, following three other vehicles that turned into the winery grounds. Ample parking, stunning grounds and views of the surrounding area. A big white building with a surround patio greeted me as I walked in, taking in the ambiance of the place. It was busy with patrons sitting outside, standing at mo sitting at the bar. I was greeted by an English chap, names Andy who said he works be right with me. Gave me a few minutes to look around and take in the experience. Andy greeted me and told me to grab any seat. Told him o was new to Maryland wine, as it was my first time at any winery outside of Paso Robles. I guts my expectations were high but I dialed them back as I ordered my tasting flight. Not a big white fan, I was impressed I'm with their Chardonnay, not buttery like the California. It was light, crisp and fruity. A very well done white. In fact I enjoyed it more than the Sauvignon Blanc, which if drinking a white I usually lean towards. Found this a bit too sweet. On to the reds, which is what I was reliably looking forward to. Andy took time to explain each wine, some characteristics and processes behind each glass. Their Meritage, a red blend was okay but was missing something for my liking. I did however enjoy the Cab Franc as single varietal. Never got to the Siberian Ice but was treated to the Syrah, Nebbiolo and Black Label Malbec. Those last two tasting were wonderful. My tastings done, I ordered a glass of the Rose Brut as I took care of Andy and my bill. I did walk out with a bottle of Chardonnay and Cab Franc. Overall a wonderful tasting with some good wines. Worth checking out but being from Paso I'm not going out of my way to find East Coast wines. I know what my palate enjoys but a little change now and then can be a good thing. If I get t girlfriend out, we will be back.

God always knows what you need when you need it! I DO not take to people easily and my circle for…read morethe most part is SMALL. This is how this story goes... being a better Yelper in recent years two women stood out to me on the app, Vy and Tava. These two always have the best nails! So because I'm a girlie girl, I'd make it a point to like all their pictures and reviews. Come to find out they share my bday month! How small is this Yelp world! No wonder I liked them! Not only my bday month but one has my exact bday! My birthday Twinkie! I have been busy, nonstop busy but of course my Pisces twin is also a busy bee so we planned our girls day a month in advance. We knew it wouldn't be a party without our other Pisces sister who is born two days later! We planned for Sunday Funday! Both my dates were fashionably late so being an early bird I was able to venture around the vineyard. It was small and quaint. Modern and sleek. It gives quiet luxury. Service was excellent, greeted upon arrival with a glass of wine. Super romantic so men, take a note, bring your lady! Allison was a terrific waitress! Time slots are strict, your time starts at the reservation so be careful. Doesn't matter if your party is late that clock starts right on time. I posted a pic of a custom cookie and want to make sure Yelpies know this was made by my beautiful Yelp friend Vy. How talented is she. Let's get into it! We opted for a bottle of wine for the table. We all agree Blanc de Blancs is great! We also got Strawberry Rosẽ Spritz and The Gold Rush , my Twinkie didn't like her Gold Rush but Tava and I loved the Strawberry Rosẽ Spritz and would have gotten another if we didn't have a long drive home. Roasted Tomato Focaccia Pizza- My favorite! Cured & Cultured Board - Good! Garden Greens Bowl with Herb & Citrus Marinated Roasted Chicken Breast - Great! Dessert: Chocolate Crémeux Cake - Sooooooo Good! Berry Sorbet - Delicious! Highly recommend Burnt Hill Farm! Overall, 2026 has been filled with new friends, new love, and the best memories with some very lovely people. I'm grateful for knowing my worth. God's plans prevail! 2026 you've been good to me!

A gem in the DMV! I visited in a Sunday afternoon with a reservation (highly recommended). We were…read moreimmediately greeted by a team member, checked in and served a glass of champagne during a short wait for our table. We were able to walk around the grounds and enjoy the amazing view. The interior dining space was open and bright. Our server took our picture outside restaurant which was given to us a souvenir with a thank you note at the end of our reservation. The culinary menu of Asian American influence and is farm fresh. The dishes and pizza we enjoyed were phenomenal. This is a winery restaurant so while there are smaller bites they have a full lunch/dinner menu and the entree plates are of a good portion size. We started with a hand cleanse towel scented with lemon grass and chose our flights in which there are flight offerings from Burnt Hill Farm as well as their sister winery. They also have a non alcoholic flight so all can enjoy. The reservation is for three hours which is more than enough time to enjoy dinner and a flight or glass of their wines. A truly amazing experience I can't wait to visit again! Free parking $$

Met several friends here for some wine tasting. The staff were all friendly. I got a flight of the…read more3 white wines which were all quite good. We got a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc and a red blend to share. The scenery is lovely out here with vineyards in the background. We were seated under their shaded deck which was great. A great little vineyard we enjoyed checking out!

This winery is simply lovely. The best part is that it's only a half hour away from home! Last…read moreyear, their whites were stronger than the reds (in my opinion). This year, the reds seem to be stronger. Regardless, all of the wines are good! I enjoyed both the red and white flights. I love that they allow outside food, and you can order in from surrounding restaurants. If you're in the area, you have to check out 61 vineyard.