At Black Ankle Vineyards, we believe that the beautiful rolling hills of Maryland are perfectly suited to yield wines of great complexity, subtlety and nuance—wines that can compare favorably with the finest Europe has to offer. A truly great wine comes only from a truly great vineyard, and we believe that our mix of soils, climate, grape varieties, viticulture, personal commitment, and a bit of magic have been the secret to creating some wonderful wines, but don't take our word for it—come out and try them for yourself.

Where did our name, Black Ankle Vineyards come from? Click here to find out.

Tasting Room

Beginning Friday, January 1, we will start our winter hours:

Friday 12-8:30

Saturday 12-5

Sunday 12-5

Other days and times by appointment.

We will be open on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18 from 12-5. We hope to see you then!

Fireside Fridays - Music & Wine all Winter
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Every Friday this fall and winter, Black Ankle invites you out to the farm to enjoy a glass of your favorite wine.  The fireplace will be roaring while you and your friends enjoy live jazz, blues, and acoustic guitar.  Great wine, friends, and fresh air are something to celebrate – and we hope you will celebrate with us every Friday evening.

*Unfortunately we are no longer able to accommodate dogs at the vineyard.  We are sorry for the inconvenience!

Tasting Fee:  We have two tasting selections for you.  You may choose either selection, or both to taste all Black Ankle has to offer!

$5 - Taste of the Day

The Taste of the Day includes a tasting of our daily selection of 4 wines

$5 - Reserve Tasting

The Premier Tasting includes a taste of our three premium wines, the 2007 Leaf Stone Syrah, the 2006 Crumbling Rock, and the 2007 Crumbling Rock

Tours:  In-depth vineyard and winery tours are conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00.  Reservations are greatly appreciated.  For more information and reservations, please contact Melissa Schulte: melissa@blackankle.com or 619-203-8230.


Food:  We have a plate of local cheeses available for purchase to compliment your tasting. If you would like to bring your own picnic, you are welcome to enjoy it on our outdoor tables.

Address:
14463 Black Ankle Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
phone: 301-829-3338
Click here for driving directions

 

Events at the Vineyard

Due to the big snowstorm, Black Ankle Vineyards will be closed this weekend, Friday, February 5 - Sunday February 7. We should be open as usual next weekend, starting with Fireside Friday live music next Friday, February 12. Happy snow days!

Wine and Chocolate:
The Perfect Match for Valentines Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, February 13-14th
12-5 pm
$25
Indulge yourself with wine and chocolate, as you sit by our fire this Valentines Day weekend. We have paired a flight of 5 Black Ankle Vineyards' wines with the perfect complement of hand-crafted Parfections chocolates for an unsurpassed Valentine's treat. A little live music will round out the weekend for what is sure to be a relaxing (and tasty!) good time.

Parfections Chocolatier Kim Rigby will be at the farm both days to fill you in on what goes into her hand crafted truffles and to help you select the perfect assortment of truffles and wine to take home to your Valentine (or hide away for yourself)!

Not feeling too Valentine's-y (is that a word?). Come by on Saturday the 13th, and leave all the mushy stuff for the crowd on Sunday. Either way, you'll be sure to have a great day.

Wine and chocolate flight: $25 (Includes a flight of five wines and five matching chocolates). Seating will be very limited and advanced reservations are required. Reservations can be made by emailing Melissa at: melissa@blackankle.com.

 
 

News

Black Ankle Vineyards wins Maryland's 2009 Green Tourism Award
Black Ankle Vineyards is honored to be the recipient of this year's Maryland Green Tourism award in recognition of our commitment to sustainable farming and our eco-friendly strawbale tasting room. We are delighted to receive this award!

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Local Pours and Events

.Friday, February 12th, 6:00-8:00
Wine Tasting

Mt. Washington Wine Company in Baltimore, MD

Come taste some delicious wines and enjoy Mt. Washington's beautiful setting in the historic Mt. Washington Mill.

Saturday, February 20th, 2:00-6:00

Wine Tasting
North Charles Fine Wine & Spirits in Baltimore, MD
Beet the February blues as you taste through a delicious selection of Black Ankle's wines at North Charles Fine Wine & Spirits.

Sunday, February 21st, 2:00-5:00

Wine Tasting
Bin 201 in Annapolis, MD
Come meet Black Ankle's winemakers and taste through our current offerings in Annapolis's fantastic new Bin 201 store.

Tuesday, February 24th, 7:00
$20

Fireside Chat
The Vineyard Wine Bar in Havre de Grace, MD

Meet Ed & Sarah and learn about the development of Black Ankle Vineyards, as you taste through our current portfolio of wines. Please contact the Vineyard Wine Bar for reservations.

Interested in volunteering for a festival?  Volunteers receive free admission to festivals, Black Ankle t-shirts and special festival discounts on wine purchases.  For more information, or to sign up, please contact Melissa Schulte: melissa@blackankle.com or 619-203-8230.