I will never stop talking about how great this place is for special gatherings!…read more I hosted a wonderful bridal shower here in the space for 12+ and it really was spectacular. Great service, beautiful venue, and good food. My only comment is that the wines they stocked the bar with were mid (not their amazing Pet Nat or Rose) but they were willing to bring down additional bottles for us.

My overall experience at Old Westminster Winery was positive. The cabanas are worth the cost. They…read moreprovide the perfect setting for an intimate gathering with friends. The staff was friendly and attentive to customer need. The grounds provide a nice backdrop for pictures. I didn't take many photos because the atmosphere provided an opportunity for intimate conversation and reconnecting with friends

Great atmosphere. Services was wonderful. Enjoyed the wine ! Plenty of outdoor seatingread more

Visited here yesterday with friends on a recommendation. The place is secluded behind someone's…read morehouse. Very nice little private area with ample outdoor seating and a pretty view. Limited bathroom and spot a pot. Inside is small with some seating and they do flights, which you order inside and they bring it to you, rather than standing at the counter. The people who work there were super nice and friendly. They have plenty of options. I ordered the Rosé, Merlot, Cab Franc, and Syrah. I didn't really like any of it, but the Syrah was the best of the four. I thought the Merlot and Cab Franc had an unfortunate smell, but still finished the entire flight.

We were privileged to be served by the vineyards manager, Cassia today. Cannot say enough about her…read morecatering to us. Not only did she take the time to make us feel special, she was preparing for a group from UMD. This is a small vineyard with a Big Heart. Ron and Craig are amazing. Ron is a great conversationalist and Craig makes the best cookies ever. Visit Royal Rabbit. You won't be disappointed!!

This is a cute little vineyard that is not really a far drive from Baltimore. A friend of mine had…read morebeen asking me to stop in and check it out for a while and since I had a Sunday off with no other plan I figured it would be a good chance to take the drive out there. They aren't open every day except for Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are thinking about going on a Thursday Friday or Monday be aware those dates are by appointment only. They are also available to host private events. Looks can be deceiving, when I arrived it looked like it was someone's home. Come to find out it actually is the owners of the Vineyard's home and they have a tasting room attached. The parking lot is very small and only able to accommodate a few cars. I recommend car pooling if you can. They have a very nice patioSet up with fire pits and heat lamps that I would be willing to bet would be nice to sip wine and have a conversation. It was a little bit too cold for my taste when I went on a Sunday in November so I chose to go inside. The tasting room is small and due to Covid restrictions they have limited seating. Mask use is mandatory here. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines that I have. I don't know too much about wines Oh I opted to have a tasting. For seven dollars I got six samples of wine to choose from. After sampling them all I made a decision to purchase a bottle before I left. Definitely a great experience and I recommend anyone who enjoys wine to make a trip.

We were the only people in the winery and thought the experience would be better. The staff wasn't…read moreambivalent, necessarily, but they didn't make an effort to explain their wines. We each tried a sampler and while some were okay none were good enough, in our opinion, to purchase. Glad we stopped but we're one and done for four springs.

Super nice folks. Comfortable tasting room. Was willing to craft a flight based on my wine choice…read more That was awesome!

This winery is gorgeous! I went here on a Sunday afternoon one hour before they closed and had the…read morebest customer service from Thomas and Wendy! My friends and I ordered some bottles of wine and we got some of their wine slushies. So good! I can't wait to come back here so I can try more options as we didn't have a lot of time. They also have horses that surround the property. That's a vibe in itself. Will come back! Especially since parking was a breeze too!

Popped into this winery while in Frederick. It was very cute with lots of options for outdoor…read moreseating. No reservation needed which was really nice given it was a spontaneous visit. We were able to get wine flights and try multiple options. The service was extremely kind. I will say the wine is very dry so if you enjoy that you'll like the options here. They were too dry for me but that's just my personal preference. I'd come back to sit near a fire pit!

Very nice spot with friendly service to have small and large gatherings for those who partake in…read morewine drinking. Let me first add the context that I don't really identify as a wine drinker, but will still occasionally visit vineyards because I think the experience is nice. 61 vineyard was a cool spot for sure. They have a nice open location with tons of space (I think they said around 40 acres) and they've been expanding their main location for the four years that they've been open. They have a main tasting room, an expansion seating room, and an outdoor patio area that are all well maintained and great for parties of all sizes. I partook in the wine tasting which was very good and the staff was very friendly and easy to talk to (which I find often makes or breaks wine tasting experiences) The wine itself does seem on the pricier end for what I'm used to where I think the average bottle here goes for over $20. But there are also member and subscription types of services to take advantage of discounts. I'm not entirely sure if they have relationships with food vendors, but they didn't have many food option in the main location itself when we were there. The food options that I saw were prepackaged charcuterie packs, so I would keep that in mind for your visit. All in all a very nice winery spot and would recommend even if wine isn't typically your drink of choice.

Overall: super cute and clean winery, yummy wines, cute and casual ambiance, kind and energetic…read moreservice, with single stall not gendered restrooms This area was so cute. They have a great view, string lights, indoor and outdoor seating, and a brewery close by. They have been around 4 years and are slowly revamping an old dairy farm into this winery. I loved that you could build your own flight. I enjoyed my tasting. I loved that she let us try everything, even though the tasting was set for 5 wines. I'm not sure how tastings would work when they are more busy. We went at opening on a Friday, so we could sit at the bar and hear about all the wines. There were so many good wines, but the Albariño really stood out as crisp and fresh and different.

Representing the DMV runner-up to out of town pick for letter B for 2025, B is for Black Ankle…read moreVineyards. My girlfriend & I visited Black Ankle on a Saturday in September 2025. We were out somewhat in this direction, and there was a Meetup group going here, so we thought to check it out as it's rare we ever go to a winery as it's normally out of the way, more likely of an occurrence when on a vacation. We took some crazy back roads from where we were in western Howard County, through Carroll, & into eastern Frederick County, where Black Ankle is. We went to the bar inside to get wines. I got a white wine; I think Chardonnay, and I think my girlfriend got a sweeter Rose or something like that. Both were delicious, but we preferred our own more. We sat outside in a nice patio area. We were in the hot Sun on that sunny day, but that was cool with me. We learned of a tour going on, which we got in on. The tour guide who wore an Italian flag bowtie was entertaining and informative. We walked around the vineyard, going inside the cooled storage areas, centrifuge area where the wine is mixed, etc. We even saw some of the old wines they had made from years earlier. We saw sheep dogs, which protect the vineyard from pests, which were cute. Overall, this is a high quality winery with plenty of nice outside & inside seating.

A lot of folks will go to black ankle for their red wine, but I think their white wine is very…read moreunderrated! I love the ambiance in their tasting room and they have so much outdoor space! They allow dogs outdoors which is great for our pup. The staff there is so friendly and always happy to answer questions and let you try something before you commit. I just rejoined the wine club and can't wait to come to some of the members events! Love this spot!

The staff was incredibly kind, and I loved that the wine is made on-site. As a big red wine…read moredrinker, I haven't found many that I love north of Virginia, so I opted for some sweet wines instead. The blackberry wine was fantastic--full of flavor and well-balanced. I also had a glass of the chocolate raspberry, which had a wonderful aroma and was a delight to sip. The porch was a perfect, relaxing spot to enjoy the wine, and I appreciated that you could bring your own cheese and crackers or a snack. I only wish we could have stayed longer!

Excellent winery with an amazing variety. Great atmosphere! I liked sitting outside and sipping…read morethe wine and admiring the view.