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At Thanksgiving Farm Vineyards & Winery, we're a family-owned and operated business dedicated to grape growing and wine making. Our journey began in 1998 when we started planting our vineyards on rolling hills historically used for growing tobacco. Today, we have 13 acres of vineyard, growing only Bordeaux red varieties - Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot - which support the annual production of our dry red Meritage wine. We received our commercial winery license in 2006, becoming the first commercial winery in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. All of our Thanksgiving Farm brand wines are made exclusively from grapes grown in our vineyards.

Our Winemaking Process

We take pride in our winemaking process, which involves small-batch fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in French oak barrels. Our winery building houses our wine processing facility, barrel aging room, and wine sales room. We're committed to sustainable practices, and our vineyards are planted to minimize soil erosion. We harvest late in the season to ensure our grapes are fully ripe, and we hand-pick our grapes, selecting only clean, ripe fruit.

Our Wines

We offer a range of wines, including dry red, dry white, and fortified dessert wines. Our dry red wines are aged in French oak barrels, resulting in complex flavors and aromas. Our dry white wine is made from the white juice of Cabernet Franc, while our fortified dessert wine is made from 100% Petit Verdot grapes. We're proud to offer a unique and diverse range of wines that cater to different tastes and preferences.

Visit Us

We invite you to visit us at our winery, located just 20 miles east of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Take a tour of our vineyards and winery, and taste our wines in our wine sales room. Due to COVID-19, we have implemented safety measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to Thanksgiving Farm Vineyards & Winery.