Last week we visited two wineries in southern Maryland. Both wineries are on the Patuxent Wine Trail. Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick offers an unusual site for wine tasting. Using an outdoor pavilion, all wine tastings are held outside during the warmer months of the year. The location is delightful with vineyards, a ceremony site and an event building in view. The large Tuscan-style facility is for special events and wine tastings during the cold winter months.

A short drive away is Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery in St. Leonard. This small boutique winery is located in a renovated house. Visitors walk from the parking area along a vineyard to reach the tasting room. The wines at Perigeaux are primarily dry.

In addition to Perigeaux Vineyards and Running Hare Vineyard, the Patuxent Wine Trail includes Cove Point Winery, Fridays Creek Winery, Port of Leonardtown Winery, Slack Winery and Solomons Island Winery. More information about these wineries is located on the Wine Trail Traveler website.

Cheers! Kathy