In wineries. Black Ankle Vineyards is an amazing place to visit if you want to see a “green” winery.
Sitting there on the patio, looking up at the living roof.
Noting the solar panel, on your way down to the building. Once inside you can see the straw construction, and the reclaimed material in their counter tops, along with many other examples of how they continue to reflect their love of the land, and their dedication to sustainability.
We hadn’t been there in a while. It is one of the closest wineries to our home. One of the priciest in Maryland as well. They tend not to participate in festivals. They do a very good business with sales on site. In the past, we found very few wines available year round. They often sold out of the most popular varietals.
Friday night music, with hundreds picnicking on the patio and the lawn.
This visit, we went on a Sunday. Still, one very busy place.
They are adding a new outdoor tasting area, to handle the crowds on popular days.
We did a tasting, and rejoined their wine club.
Sat outside and enjoyed a glass of rose and of the Reserve Chardonnay. With a local cheese, from Cherry Glen. One of the two great goat cheese producers in Maryland.
Glad we took a day trip out there and reconnected. They are still making outstanding red and white wines from estate grown grapes.
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