Last week, we listed some of the can’t miss breweries around us, and it’s only fair that I do the same for wineries. Whether you are a self-proclaimed sommelier or a wine newbie, it is always fun to see the vineyards and do wine tastings. We are fortunate to have this opportunity in Maryland, so check out as many as you can! Find a new favorite wine and support local businesses. Remember to still check their website before you go for COVID updates.
Basignani Winery: Winery and Café in Sparks, Traditions straight from the Italy since 1986, Live Music, Summer Trivia, 410-472-0703
Bordeleau Vineyards & Winery: Located in Eden along the Wicomico Creek, open Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., hand harvested grapes are grown in the favorable climate similar to the Bordeaux region of France, 410-677-3334
Broken Spoke Vineyard & Winery: Earleville, Tasting room, barn bar, wine slushies and more, open 6-9 p.m. Friday, 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, weekly food truck Fridays and live music, 302-547-6022
Casa Carmen Wines: Chestertown, Bodega & Tasting Room serves wine and tapas, wines are created in the spirit of wines from Spain and South America, 443-203-8023
Cascia Vineyards: Stevensville, planning to reopen for the season soon, check back in soon, 410-604-2127
Charis Winery: Cumberland, outside patio for tasting and pouring, Open Friday 12-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-6 p.m., scheduled pickups available throughout the week, 240-581,3875
Chateau Bu-De Vineyards: Chesapeake City, open Wednesday and Thursday 2-7:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., bottle sales only due to COVID regulations, 410-885-2500
Crow Vineyard: Kennedyville, Open daily 12-5 p.m., Farm to table events and tastings, 302-304-0551
Far Eastern Shore Winery: Easton, tasting room open 2-5 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays, non-traditional, must try wines, 410-690-8756
Faulkner Branch Cider & Distilling Co: Federalsburg, U-pick apple farm in Autumn, Open to the public by appointment, 410-829-0334
Great Frogs Winery: Annapolis, Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. by appointment only, 410-626-6193
Great Shoals Cellars: St Michaels, open 12-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, tasting flights, glasses, bottles for sale, wine and hard cider, 410-786-0965
Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery: Vienna, Tasting room open daily, Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., vineyard and winery tours Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only, tours are temporarily cancelled due to COVID, 410-228-1205
Little Ashby Vineyards: Easton, visit by appointment only, 410-819-8850
Solomon’s Island Winery: Solomons Island, 12-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, order wine to be shipped, 410-394-1933
St Michaels Winery: St Michaels, temporarily closed but offering free shipping on cases of wine, 410-745-0808
Thanksgiving Farm Vineyard & Winery: Harwood, European style dry wines, Wine sales room open Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 p.m., wine tastings to go available, 410-630-1511
Triple Creek Winery: Cordova, Tasting room open Monday 4-8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only, Thursday and Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2-8 p.m., 410-819-9958
The Vineyards at Dodon: Davidsonville, Virtual tours and tastings by appointment, outdoor reservations available, 410-798-1126
Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery: Berlin, Daily winery tours by appointment, tasting room open 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Daily, tastings begin every 30 minutes, Farmer’s Market 4-7 p.m. every Friday, 410-251-6122
