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
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
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
A bitchin' local! One notch down from Snake dog, but great for after a bit of hard graft. — 10 years ago
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
Gift from baltimore 🍷👍 — 12 years ago
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
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
Fairly sweet, lovely complex flavor — 9 years ago
Has an amazing flavor... Little bit of spice to really finish it off — 9 years ago
This may be one of my most favorite wines EVER! — 10 years ago
Haven't found a better Chambourcin yet... — 10 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Perfect balance of crisp and clean. Delightful to drink. — 11 years ago
FLIWC double gold — 12 years ago
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
William Hughes
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