Winery is easy to find and the roads are good. We went on a cool but sunny day- I expect that in the heat of summer, you will be seeking more shade than the tented tasting room and sangria bar may be able to provide. The indoor tasting room is fairly small, so unless the weather is nice enough to be outside, you may want to go elsewhere on weekends. The wines are, as typical for Virginia and Maryland, just so-so- but the server was very upbeat and cheerful, even at the end of what must have been a long and busy day for him. We only had the tasting- $10 for 8 small, measured tastes.
If you feel like taking a ride to the countryside then a visit to SMV would be worthwhile. Wines were good and the service was excellent.
We were on the way out of town for the weekend and decided to give this winery a chance along the way. First of all, the views are EXCELLENT. Really a beautiful place for a nice picnic and a bottle of wine. The tasting fee was a bit high, $10 for about 7 wines, and you don't get a glass with the tasting. But we did enjoy the wines enough to purchase a glass and sit and enjoy the view. There were some bottles we contemplated purchasing, but the prices were a little steep. We do recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!
Its at the foothills of Sugarloaf Mountains... so a great place to stop by and relax after a good hike.. the vineyards are right in front of the sitting area and surrounded by mountains... so a great view.. Bring your cheese(brie for me)and snacks and sip some wine on a sunny day.. Their service is gr8... we did the 10$ wine tasting thing as well.. The wine was so so... but for the location, it exceeded my expectation.Without this experience my sugarloaf mountain hike would not be so memorable. Since there isn;t much to do/see on this mountain, do include this in your itinerary.
We went here for a wine tasting on their annual Howl o wine fund raiser for Wags for Hope. We paid $10 for a glass of wine to support Wags for Hope, an animal therapy group. They have some tasty wines, mostly red wine blends. They have large a outdoor area with several picnic tables. It was a fun day, we were able to hang out with our dog and watch the costume contest. They also charge $10 for a tasting which might be the most expensive tasting in Maryland. You don't even get to keep a souvenir glass. Our rating is high because we enjoyed the event and the setting so much. I would recommend it if you want to bring your dog, or support the charity. our wine tasting was rushed, but they were pretty crowded. The woman who poured told us a little about each wine and the naming of it, it was informative.
After 3 visits, I feel that SMV has promise. Hiring Lucy Morton to advise on the original plantings was a big step in the right direction. Making decent wines from such young vines is no small accomplishment. When the vines, which now average less than 12 years old, begin to mature, I for one will be interested to see how the wines improve. In the interim, the wines do not disappoint, and the location is lovely, definitely worth a visit.
So nice to be out in the country enjoying a quiet bottle of wine with a light fare. I love this place. One of my all time hide away. I would hate to see it crowd up but its only right to share. you want some of the best wine tasting ever? Such a great crew clean facilities. Best location. Stop in and sit at the outdoor or indoor tables and spend an hour taking in the clean ambiance.
We didn't know that "The Stomp" was going on when we arrived a couple days ago. Regardless of that we were able to do a wine tasting and they were good. Not great. If your looking for table wines and want to support the local economy then give them a try."The Stomp" apparently is an annual event with wine tasting, live music, hayrides, craft vendors, and some food vendors . $15/person. You get the etched wine glass and one fill of wine or sangria w/ the fee. We did the wine tasting, for another $10/person and hung around for awhile and checked out the band.
Went on a whim just to taste some wine and hear a little music. It's a nice scenic ride to get out there. The wine tasting was brief and probably not worth the $10, since the samples could have fit in a thimble and the pourer wasn't particularly knowledgable. The live music was cool, if a little corny. There wasn't enough seating, so we ended up at a table off in the distance. The wine selection was good, if a bit overpriced. Beyond (pricey!) cheese platters there wasn't much food available. I thought the staff was friendly, unlike many of the other reviewers. The entire trip was worth the sangria, which is freshly made and delicious. Do not go here without trying it. We bought the Stomp (good for your own homemade sangria) and Penelope (great!). The Comus wasn't very good.Overall, not the most mindblowing experience, but if you're heading to the mountain anyway, why not stop in?
This place was busy the day we arrived, they had set up a tasting area outside and the indoors was reserved for purchasing glasses of wine. I didn't find their wine amazing, but we did get a glass of the Circe and Comus. Unfortunately there were a few brief downpours the day I was there. They had live music outside which took a break for mother nature and then started right up again. They also had plenty of tents to help provide shelter from the weather. The grounds are nice, but I just found the price or perhaps the value to be a little light and the atmosphere underwhelming. It reminded me a bit more of an apple orchard than a winery.