Maryland wine region
Frederick County Wineries and Tasting Rooms
A self-guided wine trail and parts of the Catoctin and Linganore AVAs, in a county under an hour's drive from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
15+ places in Cruv · 25+ upcoming events
At a glance
- Places in Cruv
- 15+
- Upcoming events
- 25+
- Nearest city
- Under an hour's drive from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
Know before you go
- Reservations and fees
- Policies vary by winery: some take reservations or appointments, some welcome walk-ins, and some charge a tasting fee. Winery events such as dinners and workshops may be ticketed.
- Getting there
- Interstates 70 and 270, U.S. Routes 15, 40 and 340, and Maryland Scenic Byways all meet within the county.
- Best time to visit
- March is Maryland Wine Month, when wineries and retailers around the state organize releases, festivities and tastings.
- Getting around
- The Frederick Wine Trail is self-guided, so choose your stops and leave time to drive between them. Plan a designated driver or a rideshare; rideshare apps work throughout the county.
Live music, wine dinners and workshops are on winery calendars across Maryland.
Frederick County on the map
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