Piedmont Wine Trail Maryland Travel: Get there

The Piedmont Wine Trail is a collection of wineries in Baltimore County and Harford County, Maryland, stretching across the rolling hills and horse country of the state's Piedmont Plateau north of Baltimore. The trail includes Maryland's oldest continuously operating winery (Boordy Vineyards, est. 1945), nationally awarded vineyards like Basignani, and smaller family-run estates — all within a 25- to 55-minute drive of downtown Baltimore. This guide covers the wineries on the trail, what makes this Maryland wine region distinct, how to plan a day trip, and how groups can visit multiple tasting rooms without anyone driving between stops.

What Is the Piedmont Wine Trail?

The Piedmont Wine Trail is one of several designated wine trails in Maryland's wine trail system, organized by the Maryland Wineries Association. It connects wineries, meaderies, cideries, and distilleries across Baltimore County and Harford County in the Piedmont Plateau region — the gently rolling agricultural land between the Chesapeake Bay lowlands and the Blue Ridge foothills.

Unlike a single road or linear route, the Piedmont Wine Trail is a regional collection. The wineries are spread across country roads in communities like Hydes, Sparks, Parkton, and Pylesville — small towns surrounded by farmland, horse farms, and wooded hillsides. There is no single start or end point. Visitors plan their own route based on which wineries they want to visit and how many stops they can fit into a day.

Wineries on the Piedmont Wine Trail

Boordy Vineyards — Hydes, MD

Maryland's oldest winery, established in 1945 in the Long Green Valley of northeastern Baltimore County. Boordy's tasting room occupies a restored 19th-century fieldstone barn on a 240-acre estate with vineyards, a barrel room, and a state-of-the-art winemaking facility. Hosts concerts, farmers markets, and seasonal events year-round. Boordy is the anchor of the Piedmont Wine Trail and the winery most visitors build their day around. Address: 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD 21082.

Basignani Winery — Sparks, MD

Established in 1986 in the rolling hills north of Baltimore, Basignani grows more than 15 grape varieties and has won gold medals at national competitions. The winery hosts festivals and events on most spring-through-fall weekends with a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Address: 15722 Falls Road, Sparks, MD 21152.

DeJon Vineyards — Hydes, MD

A smaller estate winery near Boordy Vineyards, producing wines from locally grown grapes. DeJon offers tastings in an intimate setting that contrasts with the larger production wineries on the trail. Address: 5300 Hydes Road, Hydes, MD 21082.

Fiore Winery — Pylesville, MD

Founded by Italian immigrant Mike Fiore, branding itself as "The Maryland Wine with an Italian Accent." The property features lush gardens, arbors, and fountains — a Mediterranean atmosphere in Harford County. Address: 2026 Whiteford Road, Pylesville, MD 21132.

Harford Vineyard & Winery — Churchville, MD

A 22-acre farm in Harford County established in 2003. Grows Vidal, Traminette, and Merlot grapes and also offers supplies and services for home winemakers — a unique feature on the trail.

Legends Vineyard & Mount Felix Vineyard

Legends, located in Churchville, offers sweeping views and estate-grown wines highlighting the agricultural character of Harford County. Mount Felix, near Havre de Grace, sits in northeastern Harford County where the Piedmont hills meet the upper Chesapeake Bay region.

Piedmont Wine Trail Wineries at a Glance

Here is how the wineries on the trail compare by location and distance from Baltimore.

Planning a Piedmont Wine Trail Day Trip

Three to four wineries is a realistic day trip. Each tasting stop takes 45 minutes to an hour when you factor in the tasting itself, browsing the property, and any food or shopping. Add 15 to 30 minutes of drive time between stops, and a four-winery day fills 5 to 6 hours comfortably without rushing.

1. Start at Boordy Vineyards when it opens. Tour the vineyards and barrel room at the anchor winery of the trail. Boordy's 240-acre estate and restored fieldstone barn set the tone for the day.
2. Drive to DeJon Vineyards for a smaller tasting. A short drive from Boordy in Hydes — intimate setting, locally grown grapes, and a different pace from the larger wineries.
3. Head west to Basignani Winery in Sparks. Gold-medal wines, 15+ grape varieties, and a casual festival atmosphere on weekends. Good mid-day stop with food options.
4. Finish at Fiore Winery in Pylesville (optional). If the group has energy, drive north into Harford County for an Italian-influenced finish with gardens, fountains, and Mediterranean atmosphere.

Wine Tour Transportation for Groups

The Piedmont Wine Trail's geography creates a practical problem for groups: wineries are 15 to 30 minutes apart on two-lane country roads with no public transit, limited ride-share availability, and no sidewalks between stops. Someone has to drive — which means someone cannot fully participate in a wine tasting day.

A chauffeured group vehicle eliminates the designated-driver problem entirely. The driver picks up the group at a single meeting point, visits 3 to 4 wineries on a prearranged route, handles timing and navigation between stops, and returns everyone to the original pickup at the end of the day. Wine purchases ride in the vehicle. For groups of 6 to 10, an SUV or Executive Sprinter van provides comfortable seating and cargo space. For larger groups, a limo party bus accommodates 12 to 20 guests.

Wine trail tours are popular for birthdays, bachelorette parties, corporate outings, and friend-group day trips. Bayside Limousines has coordinated wine tour transportation across Maryland's wine trails for over 33 years — with a fully owned fleet and W-2 chauffeurs who know the Piedmont Plateau's country roads. If you are planning a wine country trip from DC, our complete guide to Virginia wine tours covers the Loudoun County and Middleburg wine trails as well.

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