80+ winery profiles
Every winery in the state, organized into five regions — from the Frederick County hills to the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland.
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The Maryland Wine Compass Travel Guide
Our journey through the Old Line State's best vineyards — 80+ wineries mapped, tasted, and brought together in one book you'll actually want to travel with.
ISBN 979-8-259-42648-1 · by Ian & Bri McDaniel
What's inside
A complete field guide to Maryland wine
Honest tasting notes
What to order and what to expect in the glass, written with a WSET education and a CPA's eye for the details that matter.
Visiting tips & events
Hours, can't-miss bottles, live music, food trucks, and the seasonal events worth planning a weekend around.
Region-by-region routes
Build the perfect tasting trail — which wineries pair together for an unforgettable day out.
The makers' stories
The families, the history, and the personalities behind Maryland's fast-rising wine scene.
Our journey
Personal reflections from Bri & Ian's years of weekends spent chasing every Maryland pour.
Who it's for
Made for the way you explore
Weekend explorers
A ready-made tasting trail for every corner of the state.
Gift-givers
The perfect present for the Maryland wine lover who has everything.
New transplants
The fastest way to fall for your new home state, one winery at a time.
Wine clubs
A shared map for your next group outing or tasting night.
From the makers
"We moved to Maryland in 2013 and fell in love with a wine scene almost nobody was talking about. So we set out to visit every winery in the state — and write the guide we wished we'd had."
— Bri & Ian McDaniel, founders & authors
A look inside
Every page, a destination
Each profile reads like a postcard from the vineyard — where it is, what makes it special, and the bottle you shouldn't leave without trying.
Sample entries include Maryland's oldest winery, the first African-American women-owned winery in the state, mountaintop tasting rooms, Tuscan-inspired biergartens, and Governor's Cup winners.
Boordy Vineyards
NorthernMaryland's oldest winery, set on a historic farm with a newly renovated tasting room. Save room for the Lost Order 191 — our May red of the month, all pepper, cedar, cherry and plum.
Tasting RoomLive MusicAward-Winning
— a sample profile from the guide —
Get your copy
Choose how you read
Paperback
The travel-ready edition — toss it in the car for your next tasting trail.
Buy on AmazonDirect from us
A personalized, signed copy mailed straight from Bri & Ian. Great for gifts.
Request a copyFor winery shops
Stock the guide in your tasting room or store. Bulk pricing available.
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Frequently asked
How many wineries are in the guide?
More than 80 Maryland wineries across five regions, each with tasting notes, signature bottles, and visiting tips.
Where can I buy it?
The paperback is available on Amazon. You can also request a signed copy directly from Bri & Ian through the contact page.
Can I get a signed or gift copy?
Yes — reach out via the contact page and we'll arrange a personalized, signed copy, perfect for gifting.
Do you offer wholesale for tasting rooms?
Absolutely. Wineries, bookstores, and gift shops can stock the guide at bulk pricing — just get in touch.
Is the winery list kept up to date?
Maryland's wine scene grows constantly. The book captures the McDaniels' full journey, and this site's directory is updated as new wineries open.
Your next pour awaits
Take Maryland wine country with you.
Eighty wineries. Five regions. One compass. Start the journey today.