Tastemakers Trail – Experiences

Join Windridge Vineyard for a tasting tour of their vineyard and winery! The tour kicks off with a celebratory sample of Sparkling Portrayal before you are guided through our vineyard and winery. The tour highlights the farming and winemaking techniques that they employ to make Windridge estate wines and concludes with a special guided tasting of three wines conducted in the winery.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Mayorga Organics roasts the finest organic coffee in the country at their roasting facility in Rockville. Learn about the company’s approach to creating a farmer-focused business model, and savor the finished product inside the café.

Join the Waredaca Farm and Brewing Company for a unique experience! Enjoy an escorted trail ride on their 230-acre farm and end with a flight of beers from their own on-farm brewery. Trail rides are offered in the spring and fall.

Join True Respite’s premier beer tasting experience. Their staff will lead you through a 5-beer guided tasting and will highlight the ingredients, tasting notes, and brewing techniques in each beer. Why should wine fans have all the tasting fun?

Twin Valley Distillers offers private whiskey tastings, tours and classes on the production and distillation of alcohol, opening and operating a distillery.

Take a class in The Urban Winery’s tasting room. Learn to unravel the complexities of wine, discover your new favorite wine, and create original food pairings. The class examines all aspects of wine and includes an open discussion with the sommelier.

Free brewery tours are available every Sunday at select times at Denizens Brewing Co. in Silver Spring. They are happy to show you the brewery any time you visit the facility.

Choose your favorite Olney Winery wine, work with our winemakers, and create a custom batch of wine complete with a customized label. You get to learn about the winemaking process and walk away with 27-29 bottles of wine.