{"id":3405,"date":"2019-09-04T02:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T02:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/?p=3405"},"modified":"2019-09-04T02:00:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T02:00:22","slug":"chesapeake-wine-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/blog\/chesapeake-wine-country\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sip Your Way Through Chesapeake Wine Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard of <\/span>Chesapeake Wine Country<\/b>? The Maryland Eastern Shore has a<\/span> wine trail <\/span>that runs along the bay and is home to many wineries and vineyards. If you\u2019d like to visit some of the <\/span>wineries located<\/span> along this trail, keep reading to learn about our favorites!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re planning the rest of your trip to the Maryland Eastern Shore, be sure to utilize our <\/span>Chesapeake Bay Vacation Guide<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019s free to use and provides insider tips to help you make the most out of your vacation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the Guide<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What Makes<\/span> Chesapeake Wine Country<\/span> Unique?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The five rivers that form the head of the <\/span>Chesapeake Bay<\/span> (Susquehanna, the North East, the Elk, the Bohemia, and the Sassafras) converge at Turkey Point in Cecil County\u2019s Elk Neck. When the freshwater surges into the upper bay, it produces cooling breezes that are beneficial to grapevines.<\/span><\/p>\n

The water on the bay\u2019s eastern shore tends to be saltier than water on the western side. The Coriolis Force, a phenomenon caused by the earth\u2019s rotation, pushes water in the Northern Hemisphere to the right. So, saltier water moves up the bay and veers toward the eastern shore. This saline water plays a significant role in the harvest season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best <\/span>Chesapeake Wine Country<\/span> Wineries<\/span><\/h2>\n

Crow Vineyard and Winery<\/span><\/h3>\n

A quick and pleasant 30-minute drive from Inn at Huntingfield Creek.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Property\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Crow Vineyard and Winery<\/span><\/a> sits on a third-generation working farm which has diversified to become a thriving winery. The 365-acre farm includes a herd of Grass-fed Angus cattle, soy and corn, and other farm animals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Winemaking\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The vineyard continues to expand and supports the state-of-the-art winery, which produces <\/span>award-winning <\/span>wines that are enjoyed at our wine <\/span>tasting room<\/span> year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n

Standout Wines<\/b><\/p>\n

The delicious Crow Club Select Red Blend and Sparkling Vidal Blanc are winners of the Maryland Governor\u2019s Cup Medal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Happening at the Vineyard<\/b><\/p>\n

Crow Vineyard and Winery hosts a plethora of <\/span>exciting events<\/span><\/a> throughout the year. From festivals to 5Ks to brunch, there\u2019s always something going on at Crow!<\/span><\/p>\n

Chateau Bu-De Winery and Vineyard<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Property\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The gorgeous <\/span>Chateau Bu-Du Winery and Vineyard<\/span><\/a> sits on the historic property that once belonged to Augustine Herrman, a Bohemian explorer, merchant, and cartographer. Herrman produced a map of the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay in exchange for permission to establish a plantation. The plantation land spans over 440 acres and is now home to the Chateau Bu-De Winery and Vineyard.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Winemaking\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The winemaker, Jacques van der Vyver, produces high quality,<\/span> hand-crafted<\/span> wines using old and new world techniques in a state-of-the-art facility. Finding innovative methods to maintain the natural and pure form of the grapes enables Chateau Bu-De to make the finest Maryland wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Standout Wines<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t settle for one when you can get a flight! Seasonal wine flights cost $8-$10.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Happening at the Vineyard<\/b><\/p>\n

Chateau Bu-Du Winery and Vineyard always has <\/span>entertaining events<\/span><\/a> to attend. Some of their most popular gatherings are dog-friendly happy hours and farmers markets. This breathtaking property also makes the perfect backdrop for your special day. You can <\/span>have your wedding<\/span><\/a> or another <\/span>private event<\/span><\/a> at the Chateau.<\/span><\/p>\n

Triple Creek Winery<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Property<\/b><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Triple Creek Winery<\/span><\/a> tasting room and vineyard is in Cordova, MD, just a few miles off Route 50. When you stop in for a visit, you’ll be greeted by the Tasting Room Manager, Terri. She’ll give you intriguing descriptions of the wine and property as you sip on some of the best wine in Maryland’s<\/span>\u00a0wine country<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Winemaking\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Triple Creek belongs to the Spies family, who have been involved in agriculture on the <\/span>eastern shore<\/span> of Maryland for five generations. As a family business, everyone pitches in. From the youngest kids helping pick up pruned vines to the family coming together to bottle the newest vintage of wine, it\u2019s always a family affair here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Standout Wines<\/b><\/p>\n

You must try the Barbera Rio. It\u2019s a unique, light-bodied red wine with a touch of carbonation.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Happening at the Vineyard<\/b><\/p>\n

Triple Creek is pleased to offer their space to you for a private <\/span>wine tasting<\/span> or another special event. <\/span>Send them an email<\/span><\/a> to learn more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Trail Starts at Inn at Huntingfield Creek<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re planning your adventure to visit<\/span> Chesapeake Wine Country<\/span>,<\/span> make <\/span>Inn at Huntingfield Creek<\/span><\/a> you home away from home. We are close to the vineyards listed above, as well as other must-see attractions and<\/span> restaurants<\/span><\/a>. \"pond<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We offer five handsomely appointed <\/span>guest rooms<\/span><\/a> in our Inn as well as seven luxurious, fully furnished, <\/span>private cottages<\/span><\/a> adjacent to the Inn. Each cottage has its own beautifully themed decor, and some of them are <\/span>pet-friendly<\/span><\/a>! Our <\/span>Pond Cottage<\/span><\/a> features a stunning view of our natural pond, a cozy fireplace, and romantic artwork. No wonder it\u2019s nicknamed the \u201cthe honeymooner!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Check our <\/span>availability<\/span><\/a> and start planning your getaway to the Chesapeake Bay area today. We can\u2019t wait to meet you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Getaway to the Bay<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you heard of Chesapeake Wine Country? The Maryland Eastern Shore has a wine trail that runs along the bay and is home to many wineries and vineyards. If you\u2019d like to visit some of the wineries located along this trail, keep reading to learn about our favorites!\u00a0 When you\u2019re planning the rest of your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3406,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,44],"tags":[92,93,94,95,96,64],"class_list":["post-3405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rock-hall-md-attractions","category-rock-hall-md-food-drink","tag-chesapeake-bay-area-vineyards","tag-chesapeake-vineyards","tag-chesapeake-wine-country","tag-chesapeake-wine-trail","tag-chesapeake-wineries","tag-things-to-do-in-rock-hall"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3405"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3405\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/huntingfield.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}