Every winery, one map
More than 80 wineries across five distinct regions — each shaped by its own soil, climate, and story. No more scattered searches.
A Field Guide to Maryland Wine Country
Unlocking the art & history in every bottle.
From the rolling vineyards of Frederick County to the Eastern Shore, Bri & Ian McDaniel visited every winery in Maryland — and mapped them all into one beautiful travel guide.
Why follow the compass
Maryland makes remarkable wine.
Maryland makes remarkable wine.
We'll show you where to find it.
Notes you can trust
A CPA's eye for detail and a WSET education — honest tasting notes and visiting tips from people who've poured through the whole state.
Plan the perfect trip
Region-by-region routes, can't-miss bottles, and the events worth driving for — built for weekend explorers and gift-givers alike.
The Directory
Browse all 80+ wineries
Maryland wine country, region by region
Boordy Vineyards
NorthernMaryland's oldest winery, with a beautifully renovated tasting room and the award-winning Lost Order red.
Old Westminster
NorthernCult-favorite rosé and cabernet franc, plus intimate private greenhouse tastings among the vines.
Big Cork Vineyards
WesternAward-winning wines, a food truck on the lawn, and some of the best mountain views in the state.
The Vineyards at Dodon
SouthernVoted among the 15 best wineries in the United States — elegant, terroir-driven bottlings.
This Month's Pours
See every month's winners
Top wine picks
Lost Order 191
Boordy VineyardsPepperCedarCherryPlum
Albariño
Windridge VineyardsWhite FlowersLemonPeach
Drytown Rosé
61 VineyardStrawberryLimeBubbles
Abisso
Linganore WinecellarsPort-styleCaramelWalnut
The Guide
One book. Every Maryland winery.
Years of weekends, hundreds of tastings, and one mission: visit every winery in Maryland and bring them together in a single, beautifully organized travel guide. Inside you'll find region-by-region maps, honest tasting notes, visiting tips, and the personal stories behind the Old Line State's best vineyards.
- ✦ 80+ winery profiles, organized by region
- ✦ Tasting notes & signature bottles to seek out
- ✦ Visiting tips, events & the McDaniels' journey
A Travel Guide
The Maryland Wine Compass
Our Journey Through the Old Line State's Best Vineyards
Plan your tasting trail
From curious to corkscrew in four steps
Explore the map
Filter 80+ wineries by region and find the ones near you or your next getaway.
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Pour & share
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Listen to the story behind every bottle
Each episode, Bri & Ian open a Maryland bottle and break down the tasting notes, the winery, and the history in the glass.
Two transplants, one mission
Briana, a CPA, and Ian, working through his WSET certification, have chased Maryland wine since 2013 — and decided to map the whole state.