March is Maryland Wine Month

With more than 100 wineries and vineyards, Maryland is gaining a reputation for producing high-quality wines to please every palate. Maryland Wine Month showcases the innovation, diversity and quality found in wineries throughout the state. It's a great time to learn about, taste and explore Maryland wines, as local wineries will host unique events and feature new wine releases all month long.

Maryland has 10 distinctive wine trails, including the Chesapeake Wine Trail here on the Eastern Shore. While you're staying with us at the Inn at the Canal, we encourage you to visit some of the stops along the Chesapeake Wine Trail. Meet winemakers and see how your favorite wine goes from grape to glass. We recommend these five wineries that are within a short drive of our historic inn to celebrate Maryland Wine Month.

Chateau Bu-De Vineyard & Winery (7 min)
Located on the historic 440-acre Bohemia Manor Farm, Chateau Bu-De is committed to creating balanced, mature wines with great attention to detail. In the tasting room, enjoy a wine tasting flight paired with a bite to eat. Or grab your favorite wine by the bottle and relax on the patio and lawn while you take in picturesque views of the vineyard and the Bohemia River.

Broken Spoke Winery (12 min)
This boutique winery is committed to producing wine from the best locally grown grapes. At Broken Spoke, it's all about sparking conversation and personal service in a relaxed farm experience. Visit their rustic tasting room, where your tasting will include four wine samples and a souvenir glass.

Turkey Point Vineyard (20 min)
Turkey Point Vineyard has two tasting rooms, one in downtown North East and one at their vineyard. With 7 acres of grape production, the vineyard focuses on sustainable agriculture and stewardship of the land. Taste the fruits of their labor in every bottle.

Crow Vineyard & Winery (25 min)
This 365-acre working farm dedicates 12 acres to its vineyard and grows quality grapes expressive of the soil, climate and geography. Sample Crow wines in their tasting room, which happens to be a renovated milk house. Then tour the winery to learn about Maryland grape growing practices and Crow's signature dry-style wines.

Dove Valley Vineyard (27 min)
Dove Valley Vineyard has the distinction of being the first vineyard in Cecil County. Visit their 100-acre family farm and sample their award-winning wines. Or come enjoy some of their special events, which include Food Truck Sundays, live music, wine pairing events, workshops and more.