THE PATUXENT WINE TRAIL
Calvert County is known as the Pleasant Peninsula, and you will soon see why after experiencing the sublime pleasures of the Patuxent Wine Trail. Part of historic Southern Maryland, Calvert County offers stunning water vistas and beautiful rolling farmland that soothes the soul. The region's soil and climate are also a close approximation of the famed Tuscany region of Italy, and local wine makers are creating sumptuous award-winning wines to rival those anywhere.
Every aspect of the region's natural wonders is on display at the five wineries on the Patuxent Wine Trail. In Northern Calvert County, Fridays Creek Winery is situated on a working farm near the narrow reaches of the Patuxent River. Head south on the trail to Running Hare Vineyard to find rolling hillsides full of vines in tableau straight out of Europe. Farther south, at Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery, take in the scenery amidst lush woodlands between the Patuxent River and St. Leonard Creek. The southern tip of Calvert County features Cove Point Winery just south of the verdant Calvert Cliffs State Park near the Chesapeake Bay, and Solomons Island Winery on Hungerford Creek near the lower Patuxent River.
Roam through the tour and sample superb wines in a restored tobacco barn, in the folds of a gently sloping vineyard or along the banks of a pristine creek. You will be treated with warm Southern Maryland hospitality and take home a wealth of memories.
ENJOY RURAL BEAUTY AND SOPHISTICATED TASTES ALONG THE PATUXENT TRAIL
Driving Directions
Suggested Itinerary:
This north-to-south route will let you sample the beauty of Calvert County with plenty of opportunities to visit the area's bustling town centers.
Fridays Creek Winery
3485 Chaneyville Road
Owings, MD 20754
410-286-9463
www.fridayscreek.com
From Maryland Route 4, turn west at the light onto Chaneyville Road and proceed approximately two miles to the winery on the right.
Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-414-8486
www.runningharevineyard.com
Take Maryland Route 4 south and turn west onto Route 231. Proceed three miles and turn left at Adelina Road/Route 508. The winery is approximately 1/10 of a mile on the left.
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685
410-586-2710
www.perigeaux.com
Follow Route 231 east to Maryland Route 4 south. (Alternate scenic route: take Adelina Road south to Maryland Route 506/Sixes Road east; follow Sixes Road to Route 4 south) Turn west onto Parran Road. Make a left onto Mackall Road and proceed approximately two miles to the winery on the left.
Cove Point Winery
755 Cove Point Road
Lusby, MD 20657
410-326-0949
www.covepointwinery.com
Take Mackall Road and Parran Road east to Maryland Route 4 south. Turn east onto Cove Point Road. The winery is approximately 3/4 mile on the right-hand side, across the road from the Cove Point Park entrance.
Solomons Island Winery
515 Garner Lane
Lusby, MD 20657
410-394-1933
www.solomonsislandwinery.com
Follow Cove Point Road west to Maryland Route 4 south. Turn west onto Monticello Drive. Proceed 1/10 of a mile and turn left onto Garner Lane (private drive). Turn right at the winery sign and proceed to the end of the road.
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Roam through the tour and sample superb wines in a restored tobacco barn, in the folds of a gently sloping vineyard or along the banks of a pristine creek. You will be treated with warm Southern Maryland hospitality and take home wealth of memories.
Now, THAT sounds good to me! LOL I'd love the opportunity one day to see your part of the world!
Debi
I've been to Fridays Creek and it is wonderful. I enjoyed the artwork of the local artists displayed there. I think it is time for a road trip to visit the other winerys!
Hello Debi,
I love your part of the world too! We visited Colorado many years ago! Do you live near Denver? Gorgeous scenery and such nice people! You would enjoy our area for change of pace and scenery. Lots of fun places to visit and explore - plus water, water is everywhere! You would have a fabulous time taking photos too! Thanks for stopping by!
Rita
Hi Jen,
I have not been to Fridays Creek. We'll have to check that one out one day this summer. Thanks for visiting!
Rita
Rita - This is the first I've heard of wineries in Maryland. We will make it a point to visit them when we are next in the region. We live near the Amador County vineyards and enjoy our visits there. Am actually going to Oregon tomorrow and will tast wine in the Willamette Valley. Wine tasting is a fun way to learn about an area - people are usually quite nice around a winery. Nice post to tout your area.
Hello Jim,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Hope you enjoyed your trip to Oregon! Enjoy your Sunday!
Rita