Elk Run
by
K. L. Sullivan
Our final stop of the day was Elk Run Vineyards. Passing a sign that warned of children in the area, we parked near a private tree house. We entered the Elk Run tasting room on the side of the parking lot. Small tables on the inside and picnic tables on the outside make a delightful spot to share a bottle of wine with friends.
We were fortunate that our wine server was one of the owners of Elk Run Vineyards. We enjoyed talking with him about the wine industry and in particular Elk Run Vineyards. He offers a wine class at a local community college. He may be offering a wine class at Elk Run in the near future. We signed up for an email newsletter so we can keep informed of any wine classes made available.
Elk Run Vineyards is a family run enterprise and makes about 10,000 gallons of wine each year. More than 80% of the grapes used in Elk Run's wines are grown by Elk Run. A variety of grapes are grown including: Chardonnay, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. For anyone interested in dry wines, Elk Run has significant more dry wines than sweet wines. A small wine tasting fee is charged.
Although, there are not enough wineries in the central Maryland area for a wine trail, within a short time there will be more wineries. Frederick County has given approval for a wine trail in the future.
The winery owner’s brick home, located across the driveway, was built in 1756. Drawings of the house, created by artists for Elk Run Vineyards, are used on wine bottle labels.
If you are looking for a leisurely, relaxing afternoon and enjoy the taste of good wine, Elk Run Vineyard may be just the place for you to visit.
Elk Run Vineyards
Mt. Airy, Maryland
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