Home /
Wineries
Frederick County is home to 15 wineries, each with their own exquisite wines and one-of-a-kind backdrops. Our wineries combine their passions for farming and wine making all together to create award-winning tastes and experiences. You’ll also find fun in exploration, relaxation and the beautiful countryside of Frederick County.
The County’s unique landscape makes it an excellent choice for grape growing. Our soils and climate create the perfect environment to turn grapes into fine wines. Home to the first cidery in Maryland, Distillery Lane Ciderworks and the first Meadery in Maryland, Orchid Cellars Meadery Winery, as well as numerous award-winning wines, our wineries are setting the standard for innovation in wine making.
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
15010 Roddy Rd. Thurmont, MD 21778 240-449-0677Catoctin Breeze Vineyard is a boutique vineyard and winery operation producing small lots of fine quality Maryland wines. Offerings include a range of varietal wines, as well as a selection of award-winning honey wines, known as mead. Wine Tastings, Winery and Vineyard Tours, Picnic Area/Outdoor Seating, Entertainment/Events, Groups Welcome, Private Event Facilities, Wine Club/Special Buying
Distillery Lane Ciderworks
5533 Gapland Rd. Jefferson, MD 21755 301-834-8920The first licensed cidery in MD is located on 95 acres in Jefferson on an historic farm dating back to the Civil War.
Tastings, Tours, Outdoor Seating/Picnic Area, Groups Welcome, Cider Club/Special Buying, Gift Shop
Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard
7550 Green Valley Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-660-8735Hidden Hills is one of Frederick County’s newest wineries. Grab a glass and take a tour of the vineyard, farm and horses or bring a picnic basket and take in the beautiful countryside.
Links Bridge Vineyards
8830 Old Links Bridge Rd. Thurmont, MD 21778 301-466-2413Links Bridge Vineyards grows 13 different varieties of grapes on 11 acres and focuses on artistic, quality craftsmanship and meticulous viticulture. In 2022 it was awarded Best in Class in two categories in the Maryland Governors Cup. Links Bridge offers tastings indoors and outdoors in surrounding garden patios. An exhibit of original artwork by a local artist is presented in the tasting room which changes every month. A nature path down to the Monocacy river provides additional entertainment for dogs and children.
Wine Tastings, Picnic Area/Outdoor Seating, Art Exhibit & sales, Groups Welcome with Reservations, Private Event Facilities, Wine Club, Dog & Child Friendly, Tours Available with Reservation
New Market Plains Vineyards
11111 W. Baldwin Rd. Monrovia, MD 21770 240-674-2859A new winery located on the former estate of Nicholas Hall, Sr., the co-founder of New Market, MD. The farm has remained in the family since the 1760’s. Vineyards were replanted in 2012 with a first vintage of 2014. Planted varieties include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat Blanc, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery & Distillery
11836 Auburn Rd. Thurmont, MD 21778 301-271-0099Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery & Distillery is named for the artisan springs and limestone terrain of the area. Picturesque mountains, woodlands and scenic vistas create gracefully refined and dignified wine and spirits only a historic estate can offer.
Wine Tastings, Picnic Area/Outdoor Seating, Gift Shop, Entertainment/Events, Groups Welcome, Private Event Facilities.
Mazzaroth Vineyard – By Appointment Only
8333 Myersville Rd. Middletown, MD 21769 301-639-0333Mazzaroth Vineyard is passionate about crafting premium Maryland wines. To achieve this requires a relentless focus in the vineyard and winery as well as a profound respect for nature. We look forward to sharing the fruits of our labor with you.
Tastings, tours, Outdoor Seating. Refer to website to schedule a visit.
Six Wickets Vineyards- By Appointment Only
10819 Church Hill Rd.
Myersville, MD 21773
Six Wickets Vineyards produces 15 acres of top quality grapes to make premium wines.
Dragon Fly Farms, Vineyard & Winery – By Appointment Only
Six Wickets Vineyards produces 15 acres of top-quality grapes to make premium wines. At Six Wicket Vineyards, guests will experience a guided walk through the vines as well as a tasting of our premium wines in the beautiful setting of the Catoctin Mountains.
They have opened the vineyard to visitors by appointment only.
Dragon Fly Farms Wines is a boutique winery and supplier only for Love Happiness Sangria. You can find their sangria at events around the region.