Serpent Ridge is a boutique vineyard and winery located in Westminster, Md. We lovingly specialize in small lots of handmade wine from grapes grown in our vineyard, select Maryland vineyards, and other carefully chosen sites. The grounds and the vineyard views provide a peaceful experience for our guests and are evidence of our attention to detail.
Our small-scale winemaking, with its hands on personal attention produces a variety of award-winning wines for you to enjoy; dry reds, dry whites and those with a wisp of sweetness. Live Music, Local Food Trucks, Happy Hours/Fire Pit Nights, Yoga in the Vineyard, Wine Glass Painting, Winter Soup Nights, Local Chocolate or Cheese Pairings, Cigar Nights and more.
Our small-scale winemaking, with its hands on personal attention produces a variety of award-winning wines for you to enjoy; dry reds, dry whites and those with a wisp of sweetness. Live Music, Local Food Trucks, Happy Hours/Fire Pit Nights, Yoga in the Vineyard, Wine Glass Painting, Winter Soup Nights, Local Chocolate or Cheese Pairings, Cigar Nights and more.
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As "Corporate America" IT managers with over 65 years combined experience (in technology, marketing, human resources and a previous Navy Career), we (Karen & Hal) loved traveling to vineyards, talking to vineyard owners and winemakers, and especially the experience of enjoying wine.
In 2013, what had been only a dream, actually came to fruition by procuring Carroll County's Serpent Ridge vineyard/winery after being frequent visitors and volunteers for two years prior.A beautiful established vineyard since 2004, Serpent Ridge opened its tasting room doors to the public in the Spring of 2009.
In 2013, what had been only a dream, actually came to fruition by procuring Carroll County's Serpent Ridge vineyard/winery after being frequent visitors and volunteers for two years prior.A beautiful established vineyard since 2004, Serpent Ridge opened its tasting room doors to the public in the Spring of 2009.
Enjoy our award-winning wines from our boutique tasting room overlooking the beautiful vineyard. We look forward to your visit, sharing our story and delicious wine. We along with our staff will make you feel right at home! We offer wine flights, wine by the glass and/or bottle. Additionally we have an array of snacks including: local cheese, crackers and chocolates, sausage, honey, jellies, pretzels and more.
This limited production of our delightfully refreshing, dry ruby Cabernet Rose has notes of wild strawberry & fresh cranberry. Serving suggestions: grilled vegetables, poultry, ham or your favorite beef dish. Barrel aged in French oak for 3 years, this ruby red Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant with fresh flavors of plum & hints of cherry.
Reviews (27)
Claire H.
Nov 30, 2021
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Christina Kirkpatrick
Oct 03, 2021
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Erik B.
Sep 26, 2021
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This is a small Maryland winery and it's worth a stop if you're in the area. My wife and I did two different samplers and they were okay but over priced for the small amount of wine you get. I love wine and like to try other varietals I'm not used to but nothing at Serpent Ridge was worth buying a full bottle in my opinion. Tastes vary so you may like what they have. You can get some cheese and crackers to enjoy with your wine while seated outside next to the vines.
Tracy Glink
Jul 18, 2021
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Went here for the first time yesterday, and absolutely loved it. It's small and unassuming, which was perfect! I love that it's nestled in a sweet little wooded area. The grounds are so beautiful, it felt like a wood fairy garden. They let us walk around and I couldn't help but hold a small photo shoot with my friend. I didn't love all of the wines we sampled, but found a few I liked and bought some bottles. The staff were wonderful and I can't wait to visit again! Thank you for helping to make my birthday special!
Rene S.
Jul 18, 2021
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Christina Ewing
Jun 11, 2021
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Steffanie K.
May 23, 2021
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Go here. Plain and simple. It's such a hidden gem. The staff was very friendly, the wine was very reasonably priced, and tasted good, too! The tasting room was cozy and clean. Staff used disposable cups for the tasting, which was very Covid friendly. Loved the ambiance and quiet, scenic setting. It was a very relaxing afternoon here and I'd highly recommend it!
Alberto Lucini
Mar 21, 2021
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Bryan P.
Dec 17, 2020
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When I'm here, I feel like I'm sitting in my backyard sipping on a glass of wine by the fire. The wines here are beautifully balanced and each of them have their own unique flavors. My favorites have to be the Serpents Kiss and Slither. Both are on the sweeter side, but are delicious! Also, go try the Mulled Wine before winter is up! It is probably some of the best mulled wine I've ever had; y'all need to put this in some mason jars for us to take home!
Karen is constantly walking around and saying hey, and other members of the staff are checking in. Their tasting room is too
Karen is constantly walking around and saying hey, and other members of the staff are checking in. Their tasting room is too
Rich Young
Oct 23, 2020
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Michael Kline
Oct 09, 2020
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Brittany D.
Aug 22, 2020
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Patti Parks
Jun 24, 2020
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Christina A.
Feb 17, 2020
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If you're looking for a small and intimate Vinyard to spend a few hours at drinking delicious wine, look no further! Serpent ridge is a hidden gem tucked away in Westminster. Their tasting room area is located in a small cottage type building which is adorably decorated inside. It's definitely set up to be a more intimate setting and you will be able to relax while sipping wine, avoiding any crowds, and chatting with the owners. Their customer service is exceptional and it's very apparent that they love wine and what they do. They have a few tables both inside and outside and about
Debra W.
Jan 11, 2020
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The tasting is 6 for $8 comes with the wine glass! The owners are super friendly and full of information. This was a down to earth establishment and made you feel at home. The wines are delicious and not expensive. Would like to see more in the line of food pairing or maybe a food truck so we could sit relax eat and drink and view the beautiful scenery.
Matt Davis
Jan 04, 2020
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A fun, relaxed tasting room right here in Carroll County. We sampled their wine at the Westminster Wine Stroll and decided they were worth a visit. I would place many of their wines on par with the Keuka and Seneca wines. The tasting room is cute with enough space inside and out to both taste flights or buy a glass/bottle to enjoy. They also sell some local cheese and jams. We took our kids and there was enough for them to do to allow us an hour taste. I look forward to more visits!
Christine L.
Oct 01, 2018
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My friends and I went to five wineries in Mount Airy and Westminster on Saturday. I have to say that this was my favorite. The staff was friendly and they had a great assortment of wine. Serpent's Kiss seemed to be the favorite of the day. We also enjoyed several of their other wines. After the tasting, we each bought a glass of wine (Cabernet Rose for me!) and had our picnic on a table outside. Even Zork the cat made an appearance. This is a warm and inviting winery. I look forward to going back.
David Tomasevich
Aug 08, 2018
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Katie K.
Mar 24, 2018
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Kim P.
Feb 26, 2018
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Cute little vineyard and tasting room. One of the owners was serving up tastings and he told us all about the wine, the vineyard and how he became one of the owners! It's six tastings and a take home glass for $8, which was a great deal. Bottles were about $24, wine was sold by the glass and they did have a chocolate and wine parings, as well as cheese and crackers for sale.
Bottom line-I'd come back for a bottle of wine and to sit out on their porch to look out over the vineyard.
Bottom line-I'd come back for a bottle of wine and to sit out on their porch to look out over the vineyard.
Nikki B.
Jun 12, 2017
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Did a quick Yelp search for a vineyard while out with the ladies and stumbled upon this lovely place. Its off the beaten path but the grounds are perfectly manicured along with a cute tasting area. Our tasting guide was very knowledgeable, she explained to us the process and blends as well as the tasting notes.
The wines were a bit dry for my taste preference but the ambiance alone is worth the drive. Very relaxing experience.
The wines were a bit dry for my taste preference but the ambiance alone is worth the drive. Very relaxing experience.
Gretchen E.
May 21, 2017
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Nina R.
Jul 02, 2016
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Jim S.
Aug 10, 2015
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Accidently found this place and am very happy that we did. It is fairly well hidden and off the road, but it is worth coming too.
The nice lady behind the counter was very knowledgeable of the wines she was pouring. She was also very knowledgeable about the grapes and process involved and still managed not to be boring.
The wines themselves were very nice; leaning more towards the dry end. The pricing was very nice and you get a glass to keep with your tasting.
They have a nice schedule of events so there is more then just drinking wine going on.
The nice lady behind the counter was very knowledgeable of the wines she was pouring. She was also very knowledgeable about the grapes and process involved and still managed not to be boring.
The wines themselves were very nice; leaning more towards the dry end. The pricing was very nice and you get a glass to keep with your tasting.
They have a nice schedule of events so there is more then just drinking wine going on.
Meredith N.
May 11, 2015
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Wine, cheese, laughs...they have it all! The owner's daughter was helping out behind the tasting bar yesterday -- and she was a RIOT! She was honest, knowledgeable, and really funny! We had a blast just enjoying the wine, the weather, the company, and just taking a well-deserved timeout. We were offered ideas for restaurants and ended up buying a delicious tomato basil cheddar from a nearby farm.
All in all, we felt like guests in their home and will DEFINITELY be back for evenings in the summer. Just a delight!
All in all, we felt like guests in their home and will DEFINITELY be back for evenings in the summer. Just a delight!
Shira S.
Sep 21, 2014
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Pleasant surprise for a Maryland winery to have dry wines, but they do! When it comes to wineries, I tend to review the staff and scenery more than the wines, as wine tastes are truly subjective. I will note that I did enjoy several of their wines. The scenery is beautiful and the staff was very friendly. Additionally, they are dog friendly which is an added plus. When we were there, a duo was playing and they were quiet pleasant to listen to without being overbearing. I can definitely see myself returning here in the future.
Matt B.
Oct 27, 2011
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A great and often overlooked winery
Serpent Ridge is considerable small then some of the larger Maryland wineries like Black Ankle and Elk Run its close enough to make visit them all on the same trip.
Their wines are a cut above most other Maryland wines and with a lot less sweetness then you see in some nearby wines. My personal favorite was the Basilisk a Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon blend. There staff was knowledgeable and really very friendly. I will definitely be back there soon.
If your hitting up a Maryland wine trail this should definitely be on your List.
Serpent Ridge is considerable small then some of the larger Maryland wineries like Black Ankle and Elk Run its close enough to make visit them all on the same trip.
Their wines are a cut above most other Maryland wines and with a lot less sweetness then you see in some nearby wines. My personal favorite was the Basilisk a Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon blend. There staff was knowledgeable and really very friendly. I will definitely be back there soon.
If your hitting up a Maryland wine trail this should definitely be on your List.
