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Black Ankle Vineyards

Feldspar Frederick County Red Blend

I've now tasted this three times and I am impressed! Loads of pomegranate, red currant, sandalwood, and sleek tannins. This is a non-vintage wine with stuffing and will age well for another 5-8 years. — 8 years ago

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William Hughes

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James, if you are a fan of Black Ankle, I hope you will check out Old Westminster Winery. The Baker family is making world class wines!
Greg Ballington

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@William Hughes haven't tried them before I think @India Okoh responded to you too let me know if you got it. My email was a little delayed. What's good at Old Westminster?
James Cahill

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Roger that!

Black Ankle Vineyards

Chardonnay 2015

Greg Ballington
9.1

2015 Chardonnay Reserve
First vineyard we have ever visited or tasted from in Maryland. Came highly recommended by a coworker and we highly recommend them too!

Mel gave us a glass of this Reserve Chardonnay while we walked around the vineyard, bottling truck and private cellar. Beautiful pale yellow gold, very clear. Very refreshing from the get go, even just from the nose. Lots of white fruits, stone fruits, citrus and some honeysuckle too as it warmed up. Lovely palate, with an attack of citrus fruits and green apples. Smooth, refreshing and crisp. No hard edges and no butter. Moderate acidity (6/10) with a medium body. Long and lingering finish. Perfect for the hot day! Drink till 2020.
— 9 years ago

Stillwater Artisanal Ales

Gose Gone Wild German Style Sour Wheat Ale

More sour than other domestic Goses, but refreshing with a nice yeastiness to it. The omission or minimal use of coriander was a welcome surprise. — 9 years ago

Boordy Vineyards

Reserve Landmark Series South Mountain Vineyard Merlot 2012

Juicy, deep aromas of plum and blackberry. Juicy on the palate as well. Medium bodied with soft, drying tannins and black fruit flavors. The medium finish has dusty notes of earth. — 10 years ago

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Boordy Vineyards

Dry Rosé Blend 2014

Smoky on the nose with notes of raspberry and stone. A lush, full, dry rose with flavors of raspberry, strawberry and slate. The finish is dry with very soft tannins and just a touch of bright acidity. — 10 years ago

Kati Kiehl
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Flying Dog Brewery

Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

A bitchin' local! One notch down from Snake dog, but great for after a bit of hard graft. — 10 years ago

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Mircea Dincă

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Awesome label

Black Ankle Vineyards

Frederick County Syrah 2012

Lavender and sweet spice carry through to the palate along with fresh red fruits. The tannins are fine and the body medium lend themselves to a variety of dishes. I'm reminded of a Sonoma Coast syrah or a St. Joseph from the northern end of the AOC. — 10 years ago

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Tony Bubbles

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That's lofty praise
William Hughes

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For their basic syrah, I think they hit it out of the ballpark.

Basignani Winery

Reserve Lorenzino Red Blend 2007

This is a wine from a Maryland winery, bold yet not overstated, a good wine with a richly marinated piece of meat — 11 years ago

Old Westminster Winery

Maryland Viognier 2015

Another terrific Viognier vintage from OWW. I love the fruits that come out on the palate! Quince, white peach, apricot, and orange marmalade are finished by a dose of fresh chili pepper. Mineral nose and pleasant aromatics round this out. Drink over the next two years. — 9 years ago

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Black Ankle Vineyards

Rolling Hills Red Blend

Greg Ballington
9.0

First red from Black Ankle. Garnet red with a dark core. Slightly stinky attack on the nose followed by some dark cocoa and nutmeg. Undertones of dark fruits. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a medium body. Dark cocoa and cherries on the palate with some good acidity and backbone. Long slightly dry finish. Drink till 2019. Very interesting Label actually says 11/12/13. — 9 years ago

Elk Run

Cold Friday Vineyard Syrah

Has an amazing flavor... Little bit of spice to really finish it off — 9 years ago

Erica Ruiz
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Millstone Cellars

Farmgate Artisanal Cider

Most like a Spanish cider of and domestic producer I've had - tart, dry and a bit of funk - delicious! — 10 years ago

Matthew Bradfield
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Doctor No

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Have a bottle in the fridge, just waiting for the right hipster to stop by

Bordeleau

The Water's Edge Chambourcin

This may be one of my most favorite wines EVER! — 10 years ago

Port of Leonardtown Winery

Chambourcin 2013

Haven't found a better Chambourcin yet... — 10 years ago

Erica Ruiz
with Erica

Old Westminster Winery

Albariño 2013

John D
9.1

Wonderful nose with apricots, peach and lime. Great golden color and smooth acidity making a solid finish. Wish I had more. A great example of why Maryland wines are coming up! — 10 years ago

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Old Westminster Winery

Méthode Traditionelle Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2012

Really proud of this wine. Bright acidity, fresh apples and lots of autolytic character — 10 years ago

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Boordy Vineyards

Icons of Maryland Blue Crab Blush Rosé Blend

Definitely the best rose I've had so far. Fruity and sweet but just the right amount of each. Drank this with Elaine and Hope during dinner when Elaine came to see the house for the first time since I furnished it. — 11 years ago

Black Ankle Vineyards

Passeggiata Syrah

smells of violets, cinnamon spice, peeled twig, cranberry, licorice, some candied cherry.
this was light and smoky-tea leaf in the mouth- a little vegetal- very tasty.
— 9 years ago

Black Ankle Vineyards

Crumbling Rock Red Blend 2013

Greg Ballington
9.2

Last red from Black Ankle. Ruby red with a purplish hue. Nose had some savory notes and a little stinky. Undertones of greenery and slightly vegetal. Attack was coated with dark fruits and a savory backbone. A little bit of vegetal notes too. Moderate tannins (6/10) with a moderate body. Very complex, rounded and enjoyable. Long and lingering finish. Very hard to decide which of their reds are the best. Drink till 2024. — 9 years ago

Boordy Vineyards

Landmark Reserve South Mountain Vineyard Red Blend 2010

Deep, smoky, earthy nose. Aromas of plum, black pepper, black olive, cocoa powder, tar and dried herbs. Surprisingly young and fresh on the palate. Flavors of black cherries and plums lead to dark flavors of dusty, dried herbs, earth and a touch of tar balanced by striking acidity. The finish is long and smooth with just a hint of spice and drying tannins. Reminiscent of a wonderful Tuscan red. — 9 years ago

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Boordy Vineyards

Landmark Series Pinot Grigio 2014

Rich and grassy on the nose with hints of stone and peach. Very dry and crisp on the palate. Loads of mineral and green grass notes are balanced by big acidity. The finish is long with lots of stone. — 9 years ago

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Heavy Seas Beer

Loose Cannon American IPA

This is my new go-to. Full of flavor, robust, and just the right amount of hops. Plus brewed in MD. What more do you need?? — 10 years ago

Running Hare Vineyard

American Red Wine Sangiovese

This is quite a good bottle of wine. It is great with food. A touch of bottle nose and tart cherry on the nose with smooth French oak on the palate and an appealing acid finish key to food friendliness. — 10 years ago

DuClaw Brewing Company

Sweet Baby Jesus! Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter

I'm fan of this beer... I can cut out my peanut butter cup intake because of it.. Delicious!!! — 10 years ago

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Old Westminster Winery

Pine Grove Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Kyle Schlachter
9.3

Bright, yet still rich. Lemons. Brioche. Slight smokiness. Bake pears. Stonyness. My kind of chard. — 10 years ago

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Boordy Vineyards

Icons of Maryland Rockfish Seyval Chardonnay Vidal Blanc 2012

Perfect balance of crisp and clean. Delightful to drink. — 11 years ago

Cove Point

Orange Chocolate Port

Wow, who knew? I like port so that's a good start - but this has a nice orange chocolate background just perfect to sip for dessert without bring too sweet - love this and I'm not usually a fan of flavored vinos! — 12 years ago