43 Antietam Creek Vineyards

About 15 minutes drive away from Big Cork Vineyards, we arrived to another charming boutique winery nestled in the quiet countryside just outside Sharpsburg, Maryland, surrounded by the rolling hills and historic landscape of the Antietam Valley. 

Located only minutes from Antietam National Battlefield, the vineyard sits on land rich in Civil War history.  Today it offers a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere dedicated to wine, nature, and relaxation. The property is beautifully situated along Antietam Creek, with scenic views of farmland, wooded areas, and distant mountain ridges that change colors with the seasons.

The vineyard is family-owned and focuses on producing small-batch wines using grapes grown both on the estate and from carefully selected regional vineyards.

On the way to big we passed through Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws' Command.

On the drive from Big Cork Vineyards to Antietam Creek Vineyards took us through some historic and scenic parts of western Maryland: Antietam National Battlefield, Antietam National Cemetery, 

Leaving the Antietam Creek Vineyards, we pass through charming towns of Maryland: Boonsboro, and Sharpsburg with honors/troop banners.

On the way to Big Cork Vineyards, we passed through Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws' Command

Maj. Gen. Lafayette McLaws' Command.

Antietam Creek Vineyards

Some Countryside Scenery on the Road

Charming Small Towns of Maryland

42 Big Cork Vineyards

On June 1, 2025, my friend Randy and I embarked on a Maryland winery tour that took us to Big Cork Vineyards and Antietam Creek Vineyards. Along the way, we enjoyed beautiful countryside scenery, passed historic landmarks, and several charming small towns in Maryland.

Big Cork Vineyards is a popular winery located in Rohrersville, Maryland, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the Virginia border. Established in 2011, the vineyard sits on about 100 acres of scenic countryside, with panoramic views of rolling hills and mountains. Its location makes it an easy and rewarding day trip from Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and central Maryland.

The winery features a spacious, modern tasting room with large windows overlooking the vineyards, as well as outdoor seating areas where guests can relax and enjoy the scenery. Live music, food trucks, and special events are often held on weekends, creating a welcoming and lively atmosphere.

Big Cork Vineyards