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14 Best Wineries in Frederick Md
Last updated on March 8th, 2024
With over a dozen wineries in Frederick Md, you can enjoy what it’s truly like to experience a taste of ‘Homegrown Frederick’!
From boutique, appointment only, intimate venue wineries to large sprawling wineries offering events, wine tasting, and live music, there’s a winery for everybody!
Clearly, with amazing mountain views and award winning, fine wines, your only problem will be which of these wineries in Frederick Md to visit first!
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Wineries in Frederick Md
If you’re new to Frederick County Maryland, you will quickly find out that this is the place to be for gorgeous vineyards, not to mention our amazing craft beer breweries and distilleries .
Needless to say, when it comes to alcoholic beverages and spirits, Frederick Md offers the best of the best!
In addition, did you know that Maryland’s first wine trail is located in none other than Frederick County?
Read all about the Frederick Wine Trail at Visit Frederick.org.
Indeed, if you’re looking for a unique experience while enjoying a Maryland made Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon or any other varieties of wine, you’ve come to the right place!
What To Expect When You Visit Wineries in Frederick Md
First of all, at every single one of these wineries, you can expect serene, beautiful countryside with wide open space to walk around and enjoy nature.
Second, just imagine acres and acres of vineyards, many run by original families for countless generations, full of luscious grapes growing in Maryland’s lush, fertile ground.
Then picture yourself and your friends sitting outside, breathing in the mountain breezes while sampling the quality craftsmanship that goes into creating these wines.
And because each of these wineries in Frederick Md is different, you’ll really want to try them all at some point!
To help you decide which ones to prioritize based on your personal preferences, this list of wineries includes the following information:
- Name, address, phone number, website link
- Days and hours of operation
- Whether or not an appointment/reservation is required
- If tastings are available
- Are tours offered to get a behind-the-scenes look at the wine making?
- Is there outdoor seating?
- Are there live music events?
- Does the winery offer a wine club with special offers on preferred wines?
- Is food available at the winery?
- Quotes from some of our readers specifying which wineries are their favorite and why.
Call Ahead Before You Plan Your Visit
Please note that I did not include information regarding whether or not kids under 21 years of age OR pets are allowed.
I purposely excluded this information because I’ve gotten conflicting answers from the wineries vs. people who have visited them.
Therefore, your best bet will be to call ahead of time to check.
Also, any other information I have included could change without notice, so please confirm with your winery of choice before planning your visit.
Winery Events in Frederick County Maryland
As a rule, if you’re looking for wineries in Frederick Md who host events including live music, food, and vendors, your best, most up-to-date option is to go to each winery’s Facebook page for the most current information.
Finally, without further ado, here is the list of our incredible wineries in Frederick Md!
1. Black Ankle Vineyards
Black Ankle Vineyards 14463 Black Ankle Rd Mount Airy, MD 21771 (301) 829-3338
Hours : Monday-Thursday 11am to 6pm, Friday 11am to 8:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am to 6pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Yes, charcuterie plates, cheeses, breads, crackers, dips, sweets, food trucks
“Black Ankle. I think their wine is far and above the best. The customer service is special and they remember you.”
“Black Ankle is beautiful”
“ Black Ankle Vineyards best wine in the area, and absolutely the best in customer service. Plus a beautiful setting.”
“I love Black Ankle Vineyards because it literally looks like “The Shire.” It’s beautiful and they are a sustainable business, which is a huge plus. And their wine (and food offerings) are delicious!”
2. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard – Wineries in Frederick Md
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard 15010 Roddy Rd Thurmont, MD 21788 (240) 578-3831
Hours : Monday-Thursday 11:30am to 4pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am to 6pm, Sunday 11:30am to 5pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Yes, food trucks
“Catoctin Breeze is one of my favorites too for location, music, and the wines are well-developed. Such a relaxing atmosphere and a beautiful view of the mountains and vineyard.”
“ Catoctin Breeze Vineyard has a b eautiful location. Perfect for an afternoon or special occasion. You can tell they really have a passion for their craft. Wines are more on the dry side which is perfect for those who don’t have a taste for the overly sweet”
3. Celebration Cellars Winery
Celebration Cellars Winery 9831 Fox Rd Frederick, MD 21702 (240) 812-9463
Hours : Private destination winery, boutique vineyard; By appointment only; Saturdays 12pm to 8:30pm, Sundays 12pm to 5pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? No Wine Club? Yes – The Sparling Club Food? Yes, charcuterie board items available for purchase
4. Distillery Lane Ciderworks
Distillery Lane Ciderworks 5533 Gapland Rd Jefferson, MD 21755 [email protected]
5. Elk Run Vineyards & Winery – Wineries in Frederick Md
Elk Run Vineyard & Winery 15113 Liberty Rd. Mt Airy, MD 21771 (410) 775-2513
Hours : Tuesday-Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Food trucks
6. Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard
Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard 7550 Green Valley Rd Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 660-8735
Hours : Thursday 2pm to 7pm, Friday 1pm to 8pm, Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Lite fare menu of artisanal cheeses, jams, charcuterie, crackers and other delicious snacks
“Hidden Hills! Great dry red wines, horses and fire pits nestled on top of a foothill.”
“ Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard is such a great place to go! The wine and the views can’t be beat!”
“Hidden Hills! The wine was great. The weekend we went they had food trucks and a live band. Beautiful place! I remember liking their Rose and Dark Bay Reserve.”
“Another vote for Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard. Beautiful setting, great wines, cheeses, terrific service. My happy place!”
7. Linganore Winecellars – Wineries in Frederick Md
Linganore Winecellars 13601 Glissans Mill Rd Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (301) 831-5889
Hours : Monday-Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Food vendors
“Linganore, good Caribbean fest and sweet wines.”
“Linganore is my favorite for the wide range of wines, sprawling scenery, and friendly (and knowledgeable) staff. Prices are reasonable, and there is always some kind of event going on – anything from pairings to food trucks to music festivals. The fact that they are pet friendly and have a brewery on site is an added bonus.”
“Linganore is the best for fun events and music.”
“Linganore Winery is great! First I got married there so it’s the perfect venue! They have not only wine but beer too! It satisfied my husband’s taste and mine too!”
8. Links Bridge Vineyards
Links Bridge Vineyards 8830 Old Links Bridge Rd Thurmont, MD 21788 (301) 466-2413
Hours : Monday-Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am to 9pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? “We do offer tours on request, though these are impromptu, not regularly scheduled.” Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? “We don’t normally offer live music” Wine Club? Yes Food? Charcuterie platters and guests are also welcome to bring their own food.
“We encourage reservations for those wanting indoor seating, but have plenty of comfortable outdoor space with great views of the Monocacy River and adjacent farmland. Children are welcome and we’re also “dog-friendly.”
“Recently checked out Links Bridge using our Beverage Passport (Sold by Downtown Frederick Partnership – $10 and a really great deal, they sold out quickly. Full of coupons for breweries, wineries and distilleries). They have a short trail down to banks of the Monocacy River with tables set up down there. You can get a glass and take it down there- lovely. I really like their flight set-up, too.”
9. Loew Vineyards – Wineries in Frederick Md
Loew Vineyards 14001 Liberty Rd Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (301) 831-5464
Hours : Friday 1pm to 5pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm, Available by reservation during the week Tasting Room? Guided tastings Tours? Yes, by request Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Amish cheeses, local honey, small batch salami and crackers, Food trucks
10. Mazzaroth Vineyard
Mazzaroth Vineyard 8333 Myersville Rd Middletown, MD 21769 (301) 639-0303
Hours : Boutique winery Tasting Room? Tours? Outdoor Seating? Live Music? Wine Club? Yes Food?
11. New Market Plains Vineyard – Wineries in Frederick Md
New Market Plains Vineyards Located on the former estate of Nicholas Hall, Sr., the Co-Founder of New Market, MD 11111 W Baldwin New Market, MD 21774 (240) 409-2868
Hours : Friday 12pm to 5pm, Saturday 12pm to 7pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm, Other times by appointment Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes, every Saturday Wine Club? Yes Food? Working on stocking prepackaged Charcuterie in the near future
12. Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery
Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery 8546 Pete Wiles Rd Middletown, MD 21769 (301) 473-3568
Hours : Thursday-Friday 12pm to 5pm, Saturday 12pm to 6pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm Tasting Room? Yes Tours? Yes Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? Yes Food? Small bites, outside food welcome
13. Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery & Brewery
Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery & Brewery 11836 Auburn Rd Thurmont, MD 21788 (301) 271-0099
Hours : Thursday-Friday 12pm to 5pm, Saturday 12pm to 6pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm Tasting Room? No Tours? No Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Yes Wine Club? No Food? Full food menu and food trucks during events
“Currently we are offering wine flights during all of our open hours which guests can enjoy at their table. Also, we have cocktail flights, beer flights, and spirit tastings as well. We are Maryland’s first winery, distillery, and brewery. We are also a bed and breakfast as well as a wedding venue.”
“Love the lavender fest usually on Fathers Day weekend, the cocktail flights and the pairing events too!”
“Springfield Manor for all their fun events, yummy food, music and wonderful spirits, wines and beer.”
“I really like Springfield Manor. It has a beautiful outdoor space and they also have beer for those non wine drinkers”
“Liquor/cocktails too!”
“They have a Locust Blossom wine made from actual locust blossoms on their farm!”
“Their toasted coconut brown ale is incredible!”
14. Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine – Wineries in Frederick Md
Willow Oaks Craft Cider & Wine 6219 Harley Rd Middletown, MD 21769 (301) 371-4814
Hours : Saturday-Sunday 11am to 5pm, Other times by appointment Tasting Room? Tours? Outdoor Seating? Yes Live Music? Wine Club? Food?
Finally, send me a comment to let me know which of these wineries in Frederick Md are your favorite and why.
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We have private tasting options available and one tour & tasting option. All of these options are available via reservation . You are welcome to come in and purchase bottles and enjoy our spacious outdoors with music and food trucks every weekend.
Bar Tastings | $12
Our bar tastings are available all day, every day, without the need for reservations. Let us guide you through the flavors of five different wines. Each month, we switch up our tasting menu options to keep things fresh and exciting, so you’ll always have something new to try. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge in the best wine tastings around – come visit us today!
Private Wine Tastings
Enjoy a private, seated tasting experience outside, or in a private area of the winery. You’ll be treated to an informational guided tasting of 8 of our signature wines. Three different tastings are available to satisfy every palate.
Please Note: If you would like to add cheese, or charcuterie boards, please select “Snack Add-Ons” at the conclusion of the reservation process.
Signature Tour & Tasting Experience
Experience includes: – Small group tour of the winery by one of our wine educators – A seated tasting in our cellar – A cheese board per party – A keepsake 5 oz Linganore stemmed wine glass
Offered from October through beginning of May. Parties are limited to 4 people maximum. $50/person.
Estate Tour & Tasting Experience
Experience includes: – Private guided tour and seated tasting by a wine educator – Winemaker selected samples of unreleased wines – A charcuterie board and assorted chocolates selection – A glass of wine in a keepsake 10 oz Linganore wine glass – Complementary table reservation for 1 hour after tour is complete – A one-time 15% discount on wine purchases
Offered from October through beginning of May. Parties are limited to 4 people maximum. $75/person.
Porch & Deck Table Reservations
Relax with the peace of mind of knowing a table and private service are waiting for you on our bistro light-illuminated side porch or our scenic deck overlooking the lawn. A wine educator awaits to serve you table-side during your 2.5-hour reservation. Keep it simple with a bottle of wine, or add on a wine flight, charcuterie board , and/or cheese board to expand the experience.
- 1 table with table-side service for 2.5 hours
- 9 oz stemmed Linganore wine glasses for use during your reservation
- Options to add on wine flights, charcuterie board, cheese board, or other curated snacks
PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS
Reserve tasting – $20.
8 dry white and red wines, including one specialty sample.
Blended Tasting – $17
A blend of 8 dry and sweeter wines.
Sweet Tasting – $17
8 sweet and fruit wines.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Charcuterie board – $30.
An array of select cheeses, cured meats, and assorted accompaniments.
Cheese Board – $12
An array of select cheeses, and crackers. Serves 2.
PORCH & DECK TABLE TASTINGS
50% Off Wine Tastings and Add-Ons for Wine Club Members *
*Up to 4 people. Excludes Signature and Estate Tour & Tastings
Please email Wendy for your discount code.
GROUP VISITS
For parties of 5-6, please contact us directly to make a reservation at 301-831-5889 . For parties of 8-20, please call us to inquire about our Large Group rate.
Windsong Arabians Horse Farm has a scheduled vacation cottage that accommodates up to 10 guests. The cottage has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and is located close to the winery. Call them at (301) 831-5083 . Click here for directions .
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