sugarloaf mountain vineyard

I will give Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard four stars but in reality it should be 3.5. It's a nice location for an outing. However, seating is limited and it can get crowded. You can bring your own food but you have to sit outside. The wine is OK if you aren't picky. "Stomp" is drinkable and fun but it's not going to satisfy a wine expert. They should invest in a large pavilion with a lot of seating.

This place was busy the day we arrived, they had set up a tasting area outside and the indoors was reserved for purchasing glasses of wine. I didn't find their wine amazing, but we did get a glass of the Circe and Comus. Unfortunately there were a few brief downpours the day I was there. They had live music outside which took a break for mother nature and then started right up again. They also had plenty of tents to help provide shelter from the weather. The grounds are nice, but I just found the price or perhaps the value to be a little light and the atmosphere underwhelming. It reminded me a bit more of an apple orchard than a winery.

We didn't know that "The Stomp" was going on when we arrived a couple days ago. Regardless of that we were able to do a wine tasting and they were good. Not great. If your looking for table wines and want to support the local economy then give them a try."The Stomp" apparently is an annual event with wine tasting, live music, hayrides, craft vendors, and some food vendors . $15/person. You get the etched wine glass and one fill of wine or sangria w/ the fee. We did the wine tasting, for another $10/person and hung around for awhile and checked out the band.

This vineyard and winery I conveniently located off I-270, a short drive north of the DC beltway. Because of the convenient location, beautiful vineyard, and outdoor picnic tables, this winery almost feels more like a popular bar. You can enjoy a wine tasting, the sangria bar, or buy a bottle with a plate of cheese, crackers, and olive relish. Because of the beautiful grounds, try to visit on a nice day. However, there is a smaller indoor seating area, too. This winery is different from others on the region (each of which has its own charm) so it is worth a visit especially for those who want to just enjoy a glass of wine rather than getting an education on winemaking.

After 3 visits, I feel that SMV has promise. Hiring Lucy Morton to advise on the original plantings was a big step in the right direction. Making decent wines from such young vines is no small accomplishment. When the vines, which now average less than 12 years old, begin to mature, I for one will be interested to see how the wines improve. In the interim, the wines do not disappoint, and the location is lovely, definitely worth a visit.

We were on the way out of town for the weekend and decided to give this winery a chance along the way. First of all, the views are EXCELLENT. Really a beautiful place for a nice picnic and a bottle of wine. The tasting fee was a bit high, $10 for about 7 wines, and you don't get a glass with the tasting. But we did enjoy the wines enough to purchase a glass and sit and enjoy the view. There were some bottles we contemplated purchasing, but the prices were a little steep. We do recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!

We went to Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard over the weekend to listen to music and taste some wine. Seating was outside under umbrellas and the music was enjoyable in a nice setting. We did the tasting and our favorite was The Cabernet Franc. It had the best taste of the 7 tried. The Sangria was also enjoyable. Someone at our table ordered the Chardonnay and I tasted it too and found it to be satisfying. I recommend a trip to this destination if you are in the D.C general area. Dickerson is a short distance South of Frederick and North of Gaithersburg just a short few minutes off of 270.

Went on a whim just to taste some wine and hear a little music. It's a nice scenic ride to get out there. The wine tasting was brief and probably not worth the $10, since the samples could have fit in a thimble and the pourer wasn't particularly knowledgable. The live music was cool, if a little corny. There wasn't enough seating, so we ended up at a table off in the distance. The wine selection was good, if a bit overpriced. Beyond (pricey!) cheese platters there wasn't much food available. I thought the staff was friendly, unlike many of the other reviewers. The entire trip was worth the sangria, which is freshly made and delicious. Do not go here without trying it. We bought the Stomp (good for your own homemade sangria) and Penelope (great!). The Comus wasn't very good.Overall, not the most mindblowing experience, but if you're heading to the mountain anyway, why not stop in?

After a fun hike on Sugarloaf Mountain, we relaxed with wine and cheese at the Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard. The setting is absolutely beautiful with the big red barn and a view of the mountain and the countryside and the vineyard. The wine was delicious as was the snack of delicious cheese and crackers. The service was fantastic! An absolutely lovely little find on the backroads of Maryland!

Winery is easy to find and the roads are good. We went on a cool but sunny day- I expect that in the heat of summer, you will be seeking more shade than the tented tasting room and sangria bar may be able to provide. The indoor tasting room is fairly small, so unless the weather is nice enough to be outside, you may want to go elsewhere on weekends. The wines are, as typical for Virginia and Maryland, just so-so- but the server was very upbeat and cheerful, even at the end of what must have been a long and busy day for him. We only had the tasting- $10 for 8 small, measured tastes.

Its at the foothills of Sugarloaf Mountains... so a great place to stop by and relax after a good hike.. the vineyards are right in front of the sitting area and surrounded by mountains... so a great view.. Bring your cheese(brie for me)and snacks and sip some wine on a sunny day.. Their service is gr8... we did the 10$ wine tasting thing as well.. The wine was so so... but for the location, it exceeded my expectation.Without this experience my sugarloaf mountain hike would not be so memorable. Since there isn;t much to do/see on this mountain, do include this in your itinerary.

If you feel like taking a ride to the countryside then a visit to SMV would be worthwhile. Wines were good and the service was excellent.

So nice to be out in the country enjoying a quiet bottle of wine with a light fare. I love this place. One of my all time hide away. I would hate to see it crowd up but its only right to share. you want some of the best wine tasting ever? Such a great crew clean facilities. Best location. Stop in and sit at the outdoor or indoor tables and spend an hour taking in the clean ambiance.

We went here for a wine tasting on their annual Howl o wine fund raiser for Wags for Hope. We paid $10 for a glass of wine to support Wags for Hope, an animal therapy group. They have some tasty wines, mostly red wine blends. They have large a outdoor area with several picnic tables. It was a fun day, we were able to hang out with our dog and watch the costume contest. They also charge $10 for a tasting which might be the most expensive tasting in Maryland. You don't even get to keep a souvenir glass. Our rating is high because we enjoyed the event and the setting so much. I would recommend it if you want to bring your dog, or support the charity. our wine tasting was rushed, but they were pretty crowded. The woman who poured told us a little about each wine and the naming of it, it was informative.

Two of us walked up Sugarloaf Mountain on a perfect day - just warm with low humidity. On the drive out, we stopped at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard to try their wines. Having a Sommelier certificate and worked in the wine industry, I am always interested in trying wines. I was very surprised that there was a $10 charge to try all the wines they were pouring that day; after all, this isn't some well known Napa winery with world class wines. We almost left.There was a nice selection of wines, a few whites, a rose, some reds and a dessert wine. All of them were actually quite good; a real step up from some Maryland wines I've had in the past. Much of the juice is grown on the property but some is purchased and comes from as far away as California. A small bag of crackers is provided with the tasting. There are also some limited food items available for purchase. As an aside, we could hardly hear the woman pouring because she spoke much too softly.several of the red wines approach $40 a bottle and are simply not worth the money. Some of the white wines, at nearly $20 are also of questionable value. It is clear that the owners are out for profit only and not to share the world of wine.In light of the fact that we will be doing some traveling and seeing several friends and family members this fall, we bought some wine to give as gifts. I was still thinking about the $20 total tasting fee and thought for sure that the fee would be credited toward our purchase, which was over $100, but, I presumed incorrectly. I don't think I'll be going back.