An easy drive from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia, making the trip along the Antietam Highlands Wine Trail can feel like an escape to another century. Anchored by a dozen unique vineyards, meaderies, and even a pair of cider mills, the Antietam Highlands Trail is connected by a glassy smooth ribbon of asphalt winding through Maryland’s lush, rolling hills, historic battlefields, and unforgettable small towns. Tour the Antietam battlefield, home of[...]
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Just outside of Washington D.C, the Capital Wine Trail offers stunningly complex reds, vibrant whites, unique meads, ciders and fruit wines nestled into a bucolic countryside that feels like stepping back in time, and carved from the urbane city center of Silver Spring. There’s truly something for every wine lover along the Capital Wine Trail. Get outdoors and ride the C&O Canal towpath, a perfect side trip on your wine lover’s adventure. Catch great music[...]
Home of Maryland’s oldest wine festival and some of the finest wineries in the region, the Carroll Wine Trail marries amazing wineries to the traditions and cultures of Carroll County farm and horse country. People have been traveling to this region for years to taste the fruits of the harvest and to enjoy life. Each winery along the trail will welcome you with charm, character, and delicious hand-crafted wines. Learn about both new and age-old-wine[...]
With wines grown specifically to pair with Maryland’s unique seafood bounty, the unforgettable views and the warm, welcoming spirit of the Eastern Shore, makes the Chesapeake Wine Trail a must-do trip for every wine lover. Travel through the Eastern Shore’s spectacular wide open spaces, exhale your cares away and breathe in that peaceful, easy feeling. As you unwind, pair the scenery and slower pace of life with some flavorful wine. The Barbera grape is just[...]
Ask 10 different people what’s the best thing about Frederick, you’ll get 10 different answers. Some will say the rich Civil War history, others will talk about the hip and vibrant arts scene, some love the outdoor adventures around every corner, and others will tell you about the world-class culinary scene that’s made Frederick a cradle of the Farm-to-Table movement. Well there’s one thing that connects all of the amazing things Frederick County has to[...]
When people call Maryland “The Land of Pleasant Living,” they’re talking about the Piedmont Plateau. Just north of Baltimore and marked by the rolling hills of Maryland’s famous horse country, the rich, loamy soil and ideal mix of aeration and sunshine makes the Piedmont Plateau a wine-growing region to give Europe’s best a run for their money. Here you’ll find some of Maryland’s oldest and most established wineries, as well as cutting-edge meaderies, cideries, and[...]
Meandering through Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties and bounded by the waters of the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, the Patuxent Wine Trail is a wine lovers tour through the birthplace of Maryland. Experience the region's rich, colonial history. See unique, world treasures like the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. And get out and enjoy Southern Maryland’s outdoor charms. Dine on traditional Southern Maryland seafood and the bounty of this lush farmland[...]
Celebrating Maryland’s Capital Region's rich farming traditions and its rapidly growing legacy as a premiere wine growing region, the Legacy Wine Trail is Maryland’s newest, and a great getaway just a short trip from Baltimore and D.C. Utilizing deep, dark soils and historic farms once dedicated to tobacco, these Maryland wineries are creating a new tradition. Get out in the fields and get hands-on experience with the grapes that make these great wines. Use this[...]