13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy, MD, United States
Producing over 30 wines, ranging from stylish white and red dinner wines to elegant semi-sweet grape, fruit, and honey wines, our winery enjoys a reputation as a fun place to visit and a relaxed place to sample wines in a casual setting.
We welcome visitors 361 days a year to experience a fun filled afternoon in a country setting where winemaking really is a family affair.
We have monthly Wine & Food Pairings, 4 Wine, Music and Art festivals as well as other special events. Join our email club on our website to stay informed of special events.
Sweet, ice style-wine. Late Harvest Vidal Blanc has notes of honeysuckle, ripe pear, and melon. Harvested after the first fall frost. Hand-picked on November 11th with a sugar at harvest of 27.8 Brix, this late harvest wine was then cryoextracted to 39.5 Brix. Residual sugar of 22 Brix gives this wine a supple sweetness intertwined with notes of honeysuckle, ripe melons, pears, and vanilla.
This wine tastes just like spiced apples or apple pie. Made with 100% apples spiced with cinnamon and cloves. The perfect fireside companion to warm up on a chilly evening. Served warm, this wine will fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked apple pie.
Sweet, lower alcohol (8%) dessert wine, with honeysuckle and white fruit aromas. This wine comes in a 375ml (half) bottle.
Luminé Brut. Estate Bottled. Refreshingly spritsy, this lightly carbonated brut has a delicate floral and citrus bouquet. Lemon zest, peach, and lilac intertwine brilliantly into the fresh and lively finish.
This medium bodied semi-sweet wine is produced from ripe blackberries. This wine is full of flavors and aromas of the fully ripened fruit.
Our Profondità is barrel-aged for balanced harmonization of the rich cocoa powder, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet caramel aromas. This wine is fortified by the addition of a neutral grape spirit to stop the fermentation, leaving residual sugar and creating a port-style wine.
Limited Release – Bella Luce, or beautiful light, is named after our mother and co-founder of the winery, Lucille Aellen. This semi-sweet sparkling wine, with bright notes of ripe melons and fresh citrus, easily elevates your outing or an evening with family and friends.
Although native to the country of Georgia, we have found that Saperavi grows lusciously on our fertile soils in central Maryland. This medium-bodied wine is rich in aromas of the darkest blueberries, vibrant blackberries, and subtle vanilla notes with ending with a smooth finish.
ESTATE BOTTLED. Bordeaux-style blend with rich aromatics of red fruit and complimentary earthy notes.
ESTATE BOTTLED. ( Bah-che-o-nee) in Italian means “ A Big Kiss”. A light red blend of Chambourcin, Barbara, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Berry nose gives way to a combination of red fruit, white pepper, and oak with floral notes.
ESTATE BOTTLED. Black cherry, spice and dark chocolate seductively caress the nose in the full-bodied wine. Red berries and vanilla in the mouth combine with firm tannins before leaving a long, beautiful finish. Drink or hold through 2025. 100% French oak-aged for 10 months.
This Chardonnay was fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks to preserve and accentuate the bright floral aromas and crisp apple notes. The balanced acidity combined with a round finish indulges the senses with every sip.
Soft, medium-bodied, semi-sweet pure fruit wine. Enticingly aromatic and full of flavor.
This complex sweet dessert wine is produced from fresh blackberries grown for us by Catoctin Mountain Orchards. The rich flavors and bountiful aroma make this an after dinner favorite.
This semi-sweet medium-bodied wine is produced from pure raspberries. The flavor and aromas of fresh raspberries will fill your mouth with every sip.
Our Peach wine is semi-sweet and full of flavors and aromas from the freshly picked fruit.
This beautiful white blend is infused with Tropical fruit, bringing to mind cool images, palm trees, and sandy beaches. A great wine for a summer day.
Medium-bodied and semi-sweet. This wine is made from the juice of freshly ripened blueberries.
A soft semi-sweet juicy red wine. The rich cherry background flavors are accentuated when served with anything chocolate.
A blend of red and white grapes aged with citrus fruits. A great addition to a party or just for relaxing.
Sweet red that reminds you of grape jelly, and the grape pies that Grandma used to make.
One night, after a festival, Mountain White and Berry wines went a little crazy and came together to create this sweet, delicious blend.
Medium bodied red dessert wine infused with natural chocolate, creating the perfect velvety dessert in a bottle. This wine comes in a 375ml (half) bottle.
Bursting with fresh berry this light-bodied red blend has a pleasantly dry finish. Great on its own or paired with food.
A rich delicious Ruby Port. Abisso, Italian for “abyss” describes the deep rich color in this sweet red. This sweet dessert wine has the aroma of dried fruit, like plums and raisins, and a smooth midpalate, finishing with hints of chocolate. This wine comes in a 375ml (half) bottle.
ESTATE BOTTLED. Full-bodied complex semi-sweet white wine containing floral notes and a honeyed spice background that leaves your taste buds longing for more. The distinctive “spicy” nose comes from its Gewürztraminer parentage.
This sweet white wine is complex with notes of honeysuckle and peach on the palate with a crisp clean finish. Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer in a bottle.
Produced from Native American grapes, this wine smells and tastes like freshly picked grapes. Balanced acidity brings this wine alive with flavor and fruity aromas.
SERVED AT THE MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL.
In the tradition of ancient Kings, our Medieval Mead recreates the honey wine of the Renaissance.
ESTATE BOTTLED. Aria is an off-dry white wine, with heavy floral aromas with notes of pear, peach, and nectarine.
Named for Maryland, the seventh state, this delicate blend entices the senses with notes of strawberries, raspberries, and Honeycrisp apples. A delightfully smooth mouthfeel ends with a balanced crispness that pairs perfectly with appetizers, soft cheeses, and fresh fruit.
ESTATE BOTTLED. A medium-bodied red with vanilla and berry nose that is smooth with deep berry flavors that mingle with vanilla to create a versatile dinner red.
Since 1972, we have always had a dog at the vineyard. You might remember our lovable Chesapeake Bay retrievers, “Tiffany” and “Tugger”. Off-dry and heavy-bodied with pronounced tannin and oak influence, create a bold wine with a firm structure.
ESTATE BOTTLED. A full-bodied wine with hints of deep red fruits melded with the complexity of subtle oak aromas. This vintage has been aged in barrels for 16 months, producing a softer and more velvety finish with integrated tannins. Petit Verdot 2021 can be consumed now, or held for up to 10 years.
ESTATE BOTTLED. Our first ever varietal estate bottled Cabernet Franc. Bright fruit and spices with a soft entry and midpalate. Medium-bodied. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, this complex wine has nuances of toast, black cherry, and red licorice. A round mouthfeel ends with an enjoyable robust finish.
ESTATE BOTTLED. This light-bodied aromatic white engulfs the senses with floral notes of orange blossom and citrus fruits. Lively acidity with hints of oak and caramel
ESTATE BOTTLED. Friendly and welcoming with lightly off-dry honeysuckle and stone fruit notes and a fresh, easy finish.
A full-bodied wine that is rich, creamy, and buttery with an aromatic balance of fruit and oak. Fermented in French oak barrels, then aged six months.
The playfulness of Maryland’s state cat, the Calico, is brilliantly captured in this refreshing white wine.
A blend of Vidal Blanc, Cayuga White, and Vignoles sweetened to 0.25%, this aromatic crisp white is a perfect companion for appetizers and fish dishes.
Our Albariño Reserve has a bright floral nose that mingles with notes of pear, peach & fresh apricot, and ends with a round crispness.
ESTATE BOTTLED. Crisp citrus nose leading to a refreshing, light bodied wine with lively acidity throughout. Similar to Pinot Grigio.