Frederick Maryland Online

I just came across a publication from The Daily Record called the Frederick County Progress Report 2008.

In it there is a mention of th Frederick Wine Trail. Since we spent a while discussing Frederick wine at the coffee shop the other night, I was glad to see there is an organization following wine made in Frederick County.
Who hasn’t been to Linganore/Berrywine Plantation (the oldest winery in the county) for one of their summer festivals?  I know the venue is a winery, but this was a frequent hang-out for us in the ’90’s when the kids were young.

Black Ankle Vineyards, also in Mt Airy, will be the newest, scheduled to open it’s doors in August ‘08.  I am looking forward to tasting what they have to offer.  A true Mom & Pop operation, with grapes grown on site.

Also in Mt Airy are Elk Run and Loew Vineyards.  I have heard good things about both of these places, but don’t think I have ever tried one of their wines.

I did have a chance to taste some Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards in Comus (eek, isn’t that Montgomery County?) wines at a reception in the FSK Hollidome last year.  Their wine was surprisingly dry and tasty, as I was expecting it to be sweeter like other local-grown wines I have tasted.   We also had a brief sampling of the Frederick Cellars wines at an Alive@Five event last year.  I only recall it was stinking hot and I was in more of a beer mood.  Liz enjoyed it, though.

So in the spirit of eating & drinking local, I encourage you all to give Frederick County wines a try!

~LizFrog~