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TAKE A TOUR OF MARYLAND’S
DIVERSE WINE CULTURE
More than 70 wineries now exist throughout the State of Maryland, and the Maryland Wineries
Association is hopeful that more folks will set out and explore the rich and diverse offerings
throughout the region. To that end, the Maryland Wine Passport Experience has been created
to allow guests to take a self-guided tour of wine-producing regions of the state.
The Maryland Wine Passport Experience includes
the following trails:
ANTIETAM HIGHLANDS WINE TRAIL
Frederick and Washington counties
The Antietam Highlands include the world-renowned Antietam
National Battlefield and several other Civil War battlefields and
sites. The South Mountain climbs to 2,140 feet, high above the
Potomac River and valleys below. The area includes five national
parks, 10 state parks and more than 30 museums. Participating
wineries include: Big Cork Winery, Distillery Lane Ciderworks,
Knob Hall Winery, Orchid Cellar Winery and Red Heifer Winery.
CAPITAL WINE TRAIL
Montgomery County
Nestled in the suburbs of our nation’s capital is a unique array
of wineries, just as diverse as the very city that they surround.
Whether you’d like to stop for a drink on the way to dinner or take
a break from the hustle and bustle without traveling too far, the
Capital Wine Trail has something for you. Participating wineries
include: Great Shoals Winery, Olney Winery, Rocklands Farm
and The Urban Winery.
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CARROLL WINE TRAIL
Carroll County
The Carroll Wine Trail is a place of both historic and contemporary
tradition, home to Maryland’s oldest wine festival. Visitors have
been traveling to this region for years to taste the fruits of the
harvest and to enjoy life, glass in hand! Each winery along the trail
possesses a distinctive charm and character as well as delicious
handcrafted wines. Visitors to the trail can learn about both new
and old wine-making traditions, while also meeting some of the
winemakers and farmers. Participating wineries include: Cygnus
Wine Cellars and Serpent Ridge Vineyards.
CHESAPEAKE WINE TRAIL
Eastern Shore: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s,
Talbot, Dorchester and Wicomico counties
Whether you are on your way to the beach or just taking a drive
to admire the beautiful Bay, the Chesapeake Wine Trail will lead
you through one of the most scenic and charming parts of the state.
Maryland’s Eastern Shore is abundant with seafood, beaches,
wildlife and history, and now a beautiful—and delicious—wine
trail. Participating wineries include: Bordeleau Vineyards &
Winery, Cassinelli Winery & Vineyards, Clovelly Vineyards,
Crow Vineyard, Dove Valley Winery, Layton’s Chance Vineyard
& Winery, St. Michael’s Winery, Turkey Point Vineyard and
Triple Creek Winery.