Take a quick escape within Montgomery County this summer at one of these wineries.
Windridge Vineyards
15700 Darnestown Road, Darnestown, MD
Windridge Vineyards offers a little something for everybody. Visitors can enjoy guided tastings, a tour of the winery, and picturesque views of the vineyard. Food trucks are typically available on the weekends, in addition to assorted food sold in-house. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Find out more here.
The Urban Winery
2315 Stewart Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
The Urban Winery touts itself as the first and only urban winery in Maryland. 30 wines are produced on site. Visitors can also purchase an assortment of other Maryland-made beverages, international wines, and small plates and appetizers. Wine classes and personalized wine making experiences are also available. Reservations for tastings and their outdoor patio are highly recommended and can be made by calling 301-585-4100. Find out more here.
Rocklands Farm Winery
14531 Montevideo Road, Poolesville, MD
Rocklands Farm Winery focuses on producing “low-intervention” wines with natural fermentation and without additives. In addition to wine, the farm produces and sells meat and eggs. Guests can take advantage of rotating food vendors, winery tours and free concerts. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Reservations are not necessary. Find out more here.
61 Vineyard
28712 Kemptown Road, Damascus, MD
Named for the year its founders were born, 61 Vineyard provides guests with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain to pair with their wine. The vineyard has indoor and outdoor seating available and welcomes reservations. Snacks — including charcuterie — are also sold. 61 Vineyard also offers live music and sunset yoga sessions. Find out more here.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD
Just a short drive away from Sugarloaf Mountain, this winery is a primarily outdoor venue. Tastings and flights of wine are available daily, no reservations needed. Some snacks are sold in-house and there are usually food trucks on site over weekends. Tours of the vineyard can be scheduled via email. This vineyard is family friendly; yardgames are allowed in the space’s grassy areas. Find out more here.
