Highest-rated wineries in Maryland, according to Yelp
Napa Valley isn't the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California's wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have to travel all the way to California for a good winery experience. In fact, at this point, noteworthy wineries are available to visit in every state, if you know where to look.
As of February 2023, there are 11,691 wineries in the United States, an increase of more than 10% since 2020. A 2022 report from WineAmerica stated the wine industry generates $276 billion in total economic activity and employs over a million people.
With such a booming industry and a plethora of wineries to choose from, how does a vino-lover know if a winery is worth it? First, the location is a big reason why people choose to visit a winery; if they are tucked away next to a sprawling field of grapes for guests to explore, then the wine is likely locally sourced. The tasting experience is also key. Wineries will offer a selection of their wines by the glass, or even tastings where the customer can order smaller pours of a variety of their wines. Some wineries even offer cellar tours with glimpses into their winemaking process. Of course, the ambiance is a big draw. If it's the kind of place that makes guests want to post photos on Instagram to make their friends jealous, then that winery is probably doing something right.
So how do you know which winery to visit that includes some—if not all—of what makes a winery the best of the best? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated wineries in Maryland, according to Yelp, so you know exactly where to venture when wine o'clock hits—no trip to Napa necessary. Only businesses that had at least three reviews and are categorized as wineries on Yelp were included. Therefore, it's possible some businesses are miscategorized. Businesses that did not have a photo on Yelp were also not included.
#30. Reid's Winery Tasting Room and Cider House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Baltimore St Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Categories: Wineries, Cideries
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Urban Winery of Silver Spring
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Stewart Ave Silver Springs, MD 20910
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Dawg Gone Bees
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 15 Center Square New Oxford, PA 17350
- Categories: Specialty Food, Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 A Level Rd Havre de Grace, MD 21078
- Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Penn Oaks Winery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 14607 Riggs Meadow Dr Cooksville, MD 21723
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Black Ankle Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14463 Black Ankle Rd Mount Airy, MD 21771
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Halbrendt Vineyard & Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 1150 Evergreen Way Orrtanna, PA 17353
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Windridge Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15700 Darnestown Rd Darnestown, MD 20874
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#22. 1723 Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 5 McMaster Blvd Landenberg, PA 19350
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 790 Little Britain Rd N Quarryville, PA 17566
- Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Adams County Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 251 Peach Tree Rd Orrtanna, PA 17353
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Royal Rabbit Vineyard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1090 Jordan Sawmill Rd Parkton, MD 21120
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Loew Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14001 Liberty Rd Mount Airy, MD 21771
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Fiore Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3026 Whiteford Rd Pylesville, MD 21132
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Great Frogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3218 Harness Creek Rd Annapolis, MD 21403
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Rocklands Farm Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14531 Montevideo Rd Poolesville, MD 20837
- Categories: CSA, Venues & Event Spaces, Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Acadian Wine Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 553 S Guernsey Rd West Grove, PA 19390
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Wineries, Wine Tours
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Allegro Winery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 4069 Vineyard Rd Stewartstown, PA 17363
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Far Eastern Shore Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8370 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 21601
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Harford Vineyard & Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd Forest Hill, MD 21050
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Vineyards at Dodon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 391 Dodon Rd Davidsonville, MD 21035
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Thunder Ridge Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 932 Hill Top Dr S Spring Grove, PA 17362
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Links Bridge Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8830 Old Links Bridge Rd Thurmont, MD 21788
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7550 Green Valley Rd Frederick, MD 21701
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Wayvine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Crow Farm & Vineyard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12441 Vansants Corner Rd Kennedyville, MD 21645
- Categories: Wineries, Wine Tours
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Serpent Ridge Vineyard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2962 Nicodemus Rd Westminster, MD 21157
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Two Lions Vineyards
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12600 Croom Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
- Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Four Springs Winery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Main St Seven Valleys, PA 17360
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Galloping Goose Winery and Vineyards
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4326 Maple Grove Rd Hampstead, MD 21074
- Categories: Wineries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 35 states.
