Great wine. Beautiful setting. Could use a better selection of food.
Mary G
Wonderful afternoon at Black Ankle today. Thank you to Stephanie for a wonderful tasting experience.
Nico Raymondi
Very nice
Ricky Lopez
TL:DR - Beautiful property and good wine, but an awful first impression and terrible service from one staff member.
We recently flew across the country to visit family in the area. This was the final stop on a Saturday evening after touring other local wineries, breweries, and restaurants. The grounds were immaculate and the vibe was energetic when we arrived. The place was busy but there was plenty of space for our small group and we were seated in a timely manner.
Unfortunately, our first impression of service was terrible. It was especially jarring after having visited many other establishments prior where were made to feel welcome and appreciated.
The hostess informed us we could order wine at an outside bar or inside. We opted to go inside to order. In hindsight, the whole negative experience could have been avoided had we simply chosen to order outside.
At the indoor bar, there was one gentleman helping another couple, so we positioned ourselves at an open portion of the bar to wait patiently. We were never acknowledged by the man behind the bar, not even to say he'd be right with us. Nothing.
After waiting for quite some time and beginning to feel impatient, the staff member behind the bar finally addressed us and was visibly annoyed when we explained we just wanted to order wine and not do a full tasting. He made a few passive and frankly, rude, comments about signage and hastily began trying to flag down other employees to help us. He then immediately went back to being friendly to other guests, creating an unwelcoming experience for us as first-time visitors who happened to look nothing like the other customers at the bar.
I won't name him here but he is featured on the winery's website.
Thankfully, Niki stepped in and did her best to turn the experience around. She was kind, apologetic, and ultimately went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We truly appreciated her efforts, as well as the hospitality from the other staff we encountered later on.
All in all, we enjoyed the wine and the rest of our visit, but that rocky start left a bad impression. I hope this feedback is helpful. Especially for welcoming new guests who are excited to patronize a local business.
LuAnn M
Visited for the first time recently. Beautiful scenery, nice music, friendly staff and great wine. The only downside was the Foraged food truck. Got the large charcuterie board for $50, thinking it would be substantial. There were 2 of us. It was way smaller and not much variety , than other wineries and restaurants that are almost half the cost. However, you are allowed to bring your own food, which we will do next time. Lesson learned.
Won Pae (Brian)
MD wineries generally do not have a great reputation for their wine making, but this place compares with some of the great ones in its sister state of Virginia. Great customer service with friendly service too boot. Highly recommended.
Queens Harvest
Amazing wines and great service make this our go to spot on weekends!
MJ Eashum
Great wine, cozy atmosphere, warm service, spacious, a stunning seating area for private events
Walid
We had a great experience here celebrating our event. The vineyard was very clean, the staff was friendly as well as accommodating, and their wines are absolutely delicious. We’ll be back for sure
fabio pepe
I had the most amazing tasting at this winery. Bryan is very knowledgeable, he has a lot of passion for wine, and gave us a rockstar experience.
This is my second time at this vineyard and the first time with a celebration and a large party with us. The experience was fantastic! Kendall at the tasting table was extraordinarily knowledgeable on all things wine and it was fascinating to hear her drop knowledge on vineyards, grapes and the work done to make good quality wine. If I were to buy a vineyard, Kendall would be my girl to run it. Her insight on wine is truly amazing! I'm hard pressed to 'love' Maryland wine compared to other locations but the wine produced here is one of the best I've had in the state. Their vineyards as well are beautiful. The staff is friendly and accommodating too. Will be coming here again and again.
Thanks Black Ankle!
Jasmine McNair
The vineyard was absolutely beautiful! The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the music created such a great vibe. We really enjoyed the scenic views and the cozy, relaxed atmosphere. A perfect spot for a laid-back afternoon — we’ll definitely be back!
Terry Linton
Great winery!
wbyoure1
This is a nice relaxing vineyard but by no means is it cheap but you are supporting local vineyard and businesses so keep that in mind. You can bring your own food but they often have a food truck and live music so its a good time.
Shreya Gada
I had the best time with my husband! Allie, who helped us, was incredibly kind and thoughtful—especially when she noticed we had a baby and offered us indoor seating since it was too sunny outside. The staff overall was so sweet. Loved the location and the whole vibe. And the Albariño wine? Absolutely divine—it totally won me over! Can’t wait to come back again and again!
Great wine. Beautiful setting. Could use a better selection of food.
Wonderful afternoon at Black Ankle today. Thank you to Stephanie for a wonderful tasting experience.
Very nice
TL:DR - Beautiful property and good wine, but an awful first impression and terrible service from one staff member.
We recently flew across the country to visit family in the area. This was the final stop on a Saturday evening after touring other local wineries, breweries, and restaurants. The grounds were immaculate and the vibe was energetic when we arrived. The place was busy but there was plenty of space for our small group and we were seated in a timely manner.
Unfortunately, our first impression of service was terrible. It was especially jarring after having visited many other establishments prior where were made to feel welcome and appreciated.
The hostess informed us we could order wine at an outside bar or inside. We opted to go inside to order. In hindsight, the whole negative experience could have been avoided had we simply chosen to order outside.
At the indoor bar, there was one gentleman helping another couple, so we positioned ourselves at an open portion of the bar to wait patiently. We were never acknowledged by the man behind the bar, not even to say he'd be right with us. Nothing.
After waiting for quite some time and beginning to feel impatient, the staff member behind the bar finally addressed us and was visibly annoyed when we explained we just wanted to order wine and not do a full tasting. He made a few passive and frankly, rude, comments about signage and hastily began trying to flag down other employees to help us. He then immediately went back to being friendly to other guests, creating an unwelcoming experience for us as first-time visitors who happened to look nothing like the other customers at the bar.
I won't name him here but he is featured on the winery's website.
Thankfully, Niki stepped in and did her best to turn the experience around. She was kind, apologetic, and ultimately went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We truly appreciated her efforts, as well as the hospitality from the other staff we encountered later on.
All in all, we enjoyed the wine and the rest of our visit, but that rocky start left a bad impression. I hope this feedback is helpful. Especially for welcoming new guests who are excited to patronize a local business.
Visited for the first time recently. Beautiful scenery, nice music, friendly staff and great wine. The only downside was the Foraged food truck. Got the large charcuterie board for $50, thinking it would be substantial. There were 2 of us. It was way smaller and not much variety , than other wineries and restaurants that are almost half the cost. However, you are allowed to bring your own food, which we will do next time. Lesson learned.
MD wineries generally do not have a great reputation for their wine making, but this place compares with some of the great ones in its sister state of Virginia. Great customer service with friendly service too boot. Highly recommended.
Amazing wines and great service make this our go to spot on weekends!
Great wine, cozy atmosphere, warm service, spacious, a stunning seating area for private events
We had a great experience here celebrating our event. The vineyard was very clean, the staff was friendly as well as accommodating, and their wines are absolutely delicious. We’ll be back for sure
I had the most amazing tasting at this winery. Bryan is very knowledgeable, he has a lot of passion for wine, and gave us a rockstar experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my second time at this vineyard and the first time with a celebration and a large party with us. The experience was fantastic!
Kendall at the tasting table was extraordinarily knowledgeable on all things wine and it was fascinating to hear her drop knowledge on vineyards, grapes and the work done to make good quality wine. If I were to buy a vineyard, Kendall would be my girl to run it. Her insight on wine is truly amazing!
I'm hard pressed to 'love' Maryland wine compared to other locations but the wine produced here is one of the best I've had in the state. Their vineyards as well are beautiful. The staff is friendly and accommodating too.
Will be coming here again and again.
Thanks Black Ankle!
The vineyard was absolutely beautiful! The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the music created such a great vibe. We really enjoyed the scenic views and the cozy, relaxed atmosphere. A perfect spot for a laid-back afternoon — we’ll definitely be back!
Great winery!
This is a nice relaxing vineyard but by no means is it cheap but you are supporting local vineyard and businesses so keep that in mind. You can bring your own food but they often have a food truck and live music so its a good time.
I had the best time with my husband! Allie, who helped us, was incredibly kind and thoughtful—especially when she noticed we had a baby and offered us indoor seating since it was too sunny outside. The staff overall was so sweet. Loved the location and the whole vibe. And the Albariño wine? Absolutely divine—it totally won me over! Can’t wait to come back again and again!
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