Julie's Journeys: Forest Hill, Maryland: Harford Vineyard and Winery

I found out about Harford Vineyard and Winery through the social media coupon, Groupon. My friend Stacy, who lives out in Forest Hill, volunteered to participate in a wine tasting session. I have visited several vineyards in Maryland but this was the first time I had heard of Harford Vineyard and Winery at 1131 W. Jarretsville Road in Forest Hill. Driving past farm fields we see the vineyards roadside sign.

Harford Vineyard and Winery

Stacey drove us to a building where we see a sign marked "Tasting Room".

Having walked into the Tasting Room, we met super approachable winery owners, Kevin and Teresa Mooney. Kevin explains that originally the vineyard was a supplier of juice and grapes for other companies. Then the Mooneys decided to produce wine from their vineyard's crops.

Harford Vineyard and Winery produces both reds and white wines. The Vintage Vidal Blanc won a "Silver Medal" in the Govenor's Award Wine Competition in Maryland.

Vidal Blanc Award Winning Wine, Harford Vineyard and Winery

These days I tend to prefer whites over reds. Harford Vineyard had samples of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Teresa took the time to tell us about each wine that is selected for us to sample.

White Wines at Harford Vineyard and Winery

My friend Stacey tried pours of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Crimson Moon.

Selection of Reds at Harford Vineyard

Some of the fruity wines were quite delicious and I envisioned them to be paired with a variety of desserts. Sweet wines included Paint the Town Red, Peach Kissed Vidal and Piedmont Pleasure. It was also recommended to use the semi sweet Harford Blush in a recipe for mulled wine.