Wineries & Wine Bars

Wine (and winery!) lovers won’t be left wanting in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. There are multiple wine bars and tasting rooms right downtown, with a nearly endless number of whites, reds, and rosés to choose from, with many shops hosting regular tastings and events as well. There’s a full-fledged winery just minutes from downtown, Great Frogs Winery, and many more within a short drive. Each venue is as charming as the next and ready to host you for tours, tastings, wine dinners, and even outdoor movie nights. Best yet, several transportation services will take you to your destination of choice, whether near or far, to ensure a safe ride home. 

What better way to celebrate the season of thanks and togetherness than with a visit to Thanksgiving Farm Winery, in Harwood, Maryland. Doug and Maureen Heimbuch opened Thanksgiving Farm Winery in 2010 as the first commercial winery in Anne Arundel County. According to Maureen, it was her

The International Wine Review says Maryland wines are on the rise, and their quality and unique character are attracting new enthusiasts. That isn’t news to these three wineries, which have a loyal following for their wines. Here’s how to enjoy them this fall! A couple walks through...

My favorite way to dine is with a tasting menu. Done right, it lets you get a good sense of the chef’s style, introduces you to new wines, and turns dinner into an experiential night out. So I was excited to be invited to join other media at Smashing Grapes Kitchen + Wine Bar for a recent

Food and wine writers are asked to attend a variety of events, some of which are too appealing to pass up. Such was the case with an invitation last week to visit Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant at the upscale Annapolis Towne Centre, a mix of shops and restaurants that surround the...

Extraordinary? Yes, but not quite right. Classy? Yes, but not broad enough. When I was trying to find the precise word to summarize my overall experience at Annapolis’ Main Street-based Red Red Wine Bar for happy hour, I finally was able to settle on an accurate adjective:...