old westminster winery

When many people think of Maryland wines, they would choose to put the phrase in quotes (ie. "Maryland wines") as if to begrudge Maryland the privilege of producing wines of character and distinction. In many cases they'd be right - but those people have not been to Old Westminster Winery.This is a winery that produces real wine, foregoing the often typical fruity silliness that is typical of local wineries. The ambiance is excellent, and getting even better (I'm told) as they expand their operation to include a tasting room (tastings used to occur in the tank room, which had a rustic charm all it's own). They're good folks who literally welcome you into their home, and you always feel like they're glad to see you when stopping in for a bottle or a taste. I couldn't be more excited to have a first class small town winery in my own back yard, and I sincerely hope they do not lose that charm as they grow, and grow they will! If you like visiting Maryland vineyards and prefer real wine, you owe it to yourself to check out Old Westminster Winery.

this is a small and newer winery (in 2013). They do offer some tasty wines, but they don't have an indoor tasting room yet, so consider the weather and dress accordingly. They have a large patio and a beautiful setting for a tasting or picnic. The family was very friendly and had a stack of blankets and throws to help people stay warm, if they weren't sitting next to the fire. We went up on an evening when they had free music and they were selling delicious cheesecake samplers. This was a fun little winery.